Background
Since 1985, Congress has approved funding to the U.S Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB and the National Traffic Safety Administration for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) projects.
Mission Statement
To reduce child and youth mortality and morbidity resulting from severe illness or trauma.
Current Projects
Wyoming Hospital Pediatric Readiness Project
- Children have unique physiological, emotional, and developmental characteristics that require specialized emergency care. The Wyoming Hospital Pediatric Ready Project assists hospital emergency departments in acquiring needed equipment, training, and resources to provide care to children in emergencies as well as assisting in developing pediatric care policies
- For information on the National Pediatric Readiness Project please see the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center website at https://emscimprovement.center/domains/pediatric-readiness-project/
- Wyoming Hospital Pediatric Readiness Project – Wyoming Hospital Recognition Booklet
| Emergency Departments Recognized as Pediatric Ready | ||
| Hospital | City | Date Recognized |
| Community Hospital | Torrington | 8/1/2019 |
| Johnson County Health | Buffalo | 9/27/2021 |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette | 7/7/2021 |
| Weston County Health | Newcastle | 7/22/2021 |
| Crook County Health | Sundance | 5/5/2022 |
| Sheridan Memorial Hospital | Sheridan | 10/27/2022 |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 1/13/2023 |
| North Big Horn Hospital | Lovell | 10/12/2023 |
| Star Valley Health | Afton | 11/7/2023 |
| South Lincoln Medical Center | Kemmerer | 5/22/2024 |
First Responder Autism Kits
- First Responder Autism Kits are designed to comfort pediatric patients with special needs in crisis. The kits contain noise-canceling ear muffs, sunglasses, a weighted blanket, sensory toys, and fidget devices to help calm these children.
WY Field Delivery Recognition Program – STORK
- This program is designed to recognize individuals who have the special honor of helping to bring a new life into this world!
Continuing Projects
The Wyoming Responders Safe Transport Initiative (WYRESTRAIN)
- This project aims that children transported in ambulances in Wyoming are restrained in the safest manner practically possible; with no child being transported in a caregiver’s arms or on the bench seat of an ambulance.
Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)
- PEPP prepares prehospital professionals for the unique demands of emergency pediatric care. From infant modifications to critical diagnoses to interacting with caregivers, this acclaimed course provides what is needed to confidently serve children.
Future Projects
Prehospital Pediatric Readiness
- The Wyoming Prehospital Pediatric Ready Project will assist emergency medical services agencies in acquiring needed equipment, training, and resources and assist in developing pediatric care policies.
- For information on the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project please see the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center website at https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/
The Wyoming EMSC Program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $190,650 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.