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.
Goals
- To reduce Morbidity and mortality of Wyoming children;
- To implement effective pediatric medical training programs for health practitioners;
- To establish formal childhood injury initiatives.
Latest News
On March 28th, the Wyoming EMSC program received notification from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration of program funding for the next four years.
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/
First Responder Autism Kits
- First Responder Autism Kits are designed to assist in comforting pediatric patients with special needs in crisis. The kits contain noise-canceling ear muffs, sunglasses, weighted blanket, sensory toys, and fidget devices to help provide a calming situation for 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 word!
Continuing Projects
On March 28th, the Wyoming EMSC program received notification from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration of program funding for the next four years.
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/