Congratulations! Bozeman Health has successfully renewed its pediatric-prepared facility recognition.
Bozeman Health has successfully renewed its recognition as a pediatric-prepared facility through the Montana EMSC program. The pediatric readiness recognition program ensures that hospitals meet specific criteria regarding training, equipment, and supplies essential for delivering optimal pediatric care.
This recognition confirms that Bozeman Health is well-equipped to handle most pediatric medical emergencies, adhering to guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other professional organizations.
Please join us in congratulating Bozeman Health for being pediatric-ready and keeping our kids safe!
For more information on the EMSC Recognition Programs, please call Kelly Little at 444-0901 or go to https://dphhs.mt.gov/publichealth/EMSTS/EMS/EMSC.
Congratulations! A-1 Ambulance Inc. is formally recognized by MT EMSC as a Level III/Gold Pediatric EMS Service
The Gold Recognition indicates that A-1 Ambulance Inc. meets the following criteria:
- The Agency has a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) and
- Completed the 2024 PPRP assessment.
- Each ambulance carries the required equipment and resources sized for children’s care.
- The Agency provides staff with at least 4 hours of pediatric education annually.
- The Agency provides annual community outreach including participation in National Night Out, Hands-only CPR presentations, and community EMS events
Please join us in congratulating A-1 Ambulance Inc. for being pediatric-ready and keeping our kids safe!
Education and Training
2024/Spring 2025 PEARS Information & Registration
The AHA’s PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) Course uses a systematic approach to quickly assess, recognize the cause, and stabilize a pediatric patient in an emergency. PEARS is for healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill infants and children.
The remaining course regions/dates are:
- Billings--November 13-14, 2024
- Cut Bank--February 18-19, 2025
- Glasgow--March 4-5, 2025
- Lewistown--date not confirmed
Who should take this course?
The AHA’s PEARS Course is designed for healthcare providers and others who might encounter pediatric emergency situations during their work.
Register Here for Courses
The EMSC program will purchase the AHA provider course completion cards and the 10-1052 PEARS Provider Manual for students.
Please contact Jason Mahoney, Pediatric Liaison @ jason@373consulting.com for more information.
Child Ready Pediatric Trauma ECHO session
Fri. 15 Nov 2024 | 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM MST (Mountain Standard Time)
Topic: Uncomplicating Concussions: A Quick, Safe, and Evidence-Based Guide
Course Description:
This session will cover the latest advancements in evidence-based concussion care, provide hands-on training on how to administer an objective measure in an acute or sideline setting, and discuss other measurement tools to help improve your overall confidence in diagnosing this injury.
Learning Objectives:
1) Summarize concussion as an injury and common sideline presentation
2) Review recovery trajectories and expected outcomes
3) Review sideline assessments and their scientific support
4) Evaluate case examples demonstrating the utility of diagnostic tools and complete hands-on practice with the tools.
Virtual session through iECHO › [iecho.org]
EMS and ED providers: Time is of the essence when treating kids with multisystem trauma. EMSC has resources to help you navigate these urgent cases: https://bit.ly/3YKBRT5 #PEAKTrauma
DPHHS Encourages Montanans to Prepare for Respiratory Illness this Fall and Winter
As Montana gears up to enter colder weather and another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is encouraging Montanans to take precautions to help protect against COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.
Data on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV activity in Montana can be accessed through two DPHHS dashboards that are updated weekly.
Read the full article here: https://dphhs.mt.gov/News/2024/October/RespiratoryIllness
Webinar: Equipping Systems to Support American Indian and Alaska Native Families Affected by Substance Use
Thursday, November 7, 2024, 1–2:30 p.m. ET
This webinar is tailored for systems that serve American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) families affected by substance use. It provides specific strategies and tools to equip the workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services for AI/AN families.
Attendees will:
- Receive information on the history of policies and practices that separated AI/AN families.
- Learn about legislation, such as the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), developed in response to those policies and practices.
- Gain access to newly developed tools focused on improving outcomes for AI/AN families affected by substance use.
Registration is free. Register Now
Upcoming Montana Child Passenger Safety Certification Courses
- December 3-6, 2024: Public CPST Cert Course in Bozeman
- Lead Instructor: Scott Mueller
- Email: SMueller@bozeman.net
- Phone: (406) 582-2353
For any questions, please contact Tracie Kiesel, Montana CPS Training Coordinator at (406) 439-0085 or tkiesel@helenaschools.org.
In the News
The Pediatric EMS Podcast: How to Approach Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
This episode is brought to you by Stryker Medical Corporation with its commitment to improving medical education. In this episode, we discuss the priorities of pediatric head and cervical spine imaging with the experts in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Neurosurgery. Learn from those who know about how to manage your next pediatric patient with traumatic brain injury or cervical spine injury. With TBI a major cause of pediatric death, you don't want to miss this episode with all you need to know.
All episodes including the current can be found here: https://sites.libsyn.com/414020
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