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QI Science

The EIIC is focused on improving outcomes for children in emergency situations by using improvement science as the basis for our efforts to address known gaps in the US healthcare system. Our aim is to …

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Prehospital Quality Improvement

The EIIC is focused on improving outcomes for children in emergency situations by using improvement …

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EMSC Day & EMS Week

Thank you for joining us in celebrating EMS for Children Day! A recording of the webinar and recap coverage will be available in the coming days. Each year, National EMS Week recognizes the work of …

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Prehospital State Partnerships

Thank you for joining us in celebrating EMS for Children Day! A recording of the …

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EMGuidewire: Pediatric Pain Management

Join the EMGuidewire team and Drs. Allen and Fox from Carolinas Medical Center as they discuss tips for mitigating anxiety and pain in the pediatric patient.

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Join the EMGuidewire team and Drs. Allen and Fox from Carolinas Medical Center as they …

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EM Pulse Podcast: Please Don't Hurt Me!

Kids, pain, and the emergency department can be a set up for disaster. In this podcast, three pediatric specialists get into why that is and how we can all be better at treating kids in …

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Kids, pain, and the emergency department can be a set up for disaster. In this …

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PediaCast CME Podcast: Pain Management from the Family Perspective

Dr. Mike Patrick, Dr DJ Scherzer, and child life specialist, Courtney Hall discuss pediatric pain from the family perspective. Acute pain not only impacts children; it also affects the entire family. Learn why and how …

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Clinicians Nurses Patients & Families Prehospital Practitioners

Dr. Mike Patrick, Dr DJ Scherzer, and child life specialist, Courtney Hall discuss pediatric pain …

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PAMI®: Virtual Reality for Pain Management How-To Video

Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) has created this video guide to simplify use of our virtual reality viewer to help ease pain and anxiety for pediatric and adult patients. Virtual reality has proven to …

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Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) has created this video guide to simplify use of …

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PAMI®: Virtual Reality Viewer Brochure

Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI®) developed brochure on use of cardboard VR with a listing of suggested free applications to accompany use with smartphones.

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Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI®) developed brochure on use of cardboard VR with a …

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Well Being Trust - A Mother's Perspective: New Guide Gives Families Info to Become More Informed about Mental Health Care Coverage Video

From Well Being Trust and a mother with lived experience, Carmen Bombeke, released a guide that will help parents navigate the difficult terrain of mental health insurance coverage.

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From Well Being Trust and a mother with lived experience, Carmen Bombeke, released a guide …

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The Columbia Lighthouse Project Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

The Columbia Protocol is a series of simple, plain-language questions that support suicide risk assessments by prehospital practitioners, clinicians, nurses, patients and families and researchers.

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Clinicians Nurses Patients & Families Prehospital Practitioners

The Columbia Protocol is a series of simple, plain-language questions that support suicide risk assessments …

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NIMH Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Suicide Risk Screening Tool

A rapid, psychometrically sound 4-item screening tool for all pediatric and adult patients presenting to the emergency department, inpatient units, & primary care facilities.

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A rapid, psychometrically sound 4-item screening tool for all pediatric and adult patients presenting to …

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Pediatric Suicidal Ideation, Behavior, and Self-Harm Screening Tools

Collection of evidence-based suicidal ideation, behavior, and self-harm screening tools from HRSA' Critical Crossroads' Toolkit

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Collection of evidence-based suicidal ideation, behavior, and self-harm screening tools from HRSA' Critical Crossroads' Toolkit

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NPR How A Hospital And A School District Teamed Up To Help Kids In Emotional Crisis Podcast

NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee and Christine Herman highlight a partnership between Cohen's Children's Hospital and local school districts to better connect students in emotional crisis to mental health care.

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NPR's Rhitu Chatterjee and Christine Herman highlight a partnership between Cohen's Children's Hospital and local …

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NAMI Ask the Expert: The AAP and AFSP Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention Webinar

Suicide and suicidal behavior among youth and young adults is a major public health crisis. Clinicians, adults working with youth in school and community settings, families and peers can play a critical role in identifying …

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Suicide and suicidal behavior among youth and young adults is a major public health crisis. …

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Seizure First Aid - Tagalog

From the Epilepsy Foundation

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From the Epilepsy Foundation

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Seizures & Epilepsy in Children

Seizures are the most common brain disorder seen in children. However, learning that you child suffers from seizures can be overwhelming. Here you will find a link to an episode on Seizures and Epilepsy in …

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Knowledge Management

Seizures are the most common brain disorder seen in children. However, learning that you child …

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Epilepsy Foundation Seizure First Aid Infographic - multiple languages

Infographics from the Epilepsy Foundation on seizure first aid. Version in multiple languages available for download

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Infographics from the Epilepsy Foundation on seizure first aid. Version in multiple languages available for …

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