Montana — State Partnership

Montana EMSC State Partnership Program

Jan. 1, 1995 - Present

Grant Number

H33MC06692

Project Overview

The mission of the EMSC Program is to reduce child and youth mortality and morbidity caused by severe illness or trauma. EMS for Children aims to ensure that:
- state of the art emergency medical care is available for the ill and injured child or adolescent;
- pediatric service is well integrated into an emergency medical service system backed by optimal resources; and
- the entire spectrum of emergency services, including primary prevention of illness and injury, acute care, and rehabilitation, is provided to children and adolescents as well as adults, no matter where they live, attend school or travel.
Montana EMSC’s Program focuses on:
- Strengthening Montana’s pediatric readiness
- Increasing the number of Montana hospitals that are formally recognized as a Pediatric Prepared or a Pediatric Capable Facility.
- Increasing Montana’s emergency medical services prehospital pediatric capabilities.

Institution

Department of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health & Safety Division, EMS & Trauma Systems Program

Main Contact

Kelly Little, MHA

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Regions

HRSA

EMSC

IRECC

HPP

NASEMSO

Western Plains

Contacts

Name	Role(s)	Phone	Email
Kelly Little, MHA	Program Manager	(406) 444-0901	kelly.little@mt.gov
Terry Mullins	Project Director		terence.mullins@mt.gov
Peter Wisniewski	FAN

Products

Title	Format	Description	Published/Revised	Availability
Montana PECCs	Social Media Site	The Montana PECC's Group is a forum where Montana's Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators can share ideas, questions, events, challenges, etc.	Ongoing	Available Online Facebook Group
Pediatric Facility Recognition	Recognition Program	Montana’s voluntary certification program recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria for personnel training, equipment, and facilities that support optimal care … Pediatric Facility Recognition Description Montana’s voluntary certification program recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria for personnel training, equipment, and facilities that support optimal care for ill or injured infants, children, and adolescents. There are two levels of recognition, facilities can be Pediatric Prepared or Pediatric Capable.	October 2019	Available Online General Information Application Instructions Demographic Form Criteria
Pediatric Scenario Guidebook	Protocol/Guidelines	This resource will walk providers through a scenario containing vital signs, pertinent patient and call information, graphics, considerations and links … Pediatric Scenario Guidebook Description This resource will walk providers through a scenario containing vital signs, pertinent patient and call information, graphics, considerations and links for additional educational opportunities surrounding that call type.	August 2018	Available Online Download Guidebook
Culture of Care Toolkit	Toolkit	This Toolkit provides resources and training to facilitate the development of cultural competence and humility in one’s self, colleagues, the … Culture of Care Toolkit Description This Toolkit provides resources and training to facilitate the development of cultural competence and humility in one’s self, colleagues, the work environment and its application to practice	2020	Available Online Instructor Manual Student Manual
EMSC Connection Newsletter	Newsletter		2019-2021	Available Online Archive
MT EMSC Pediatric Prehospital EMS Voluntary Recognition Program	Handbook/Manual	This overview manual describes the levels, the steps necessary to apply for and maintain recognition status, and appendixes with the … MT EMSC Pediatric Prehospital EMS Voluntary Recognition Program Description This overview manual describes the levels, the steps necessary to apply for and maintain recognition status, and appendixes with the forms for submission.	2017	Available Online Manual
Montana Pediatric Interfacility Consultation/Transfer Guidelines	Protocol/Guidelines	These guidelines can be used by medical providers and hospitals to identify the types of critically ill or injured children … Montana Pediatric Interfacility Consultation/Transfer Guidelines Description These guidelines can be used by medical providers and hospitals to identify the types of critically ill or injured children who might benefit from consultation with critical care or trauma specialists or transfer to specialized referral centers. It is recommended that hospitals and their medical staffs develop appropriate policies, procedures and staff education programs based on these guidelines. This will help to promote consultation, minimize delays, and facilitate appropriate, rapid and efficient transport of critically ill and injured children to specialty centers, when indicated.	2017	Available Online PDF Link

Disseminations

Title	Type	Publication/Event	Published/Presented	Details
Leading an Educational Conference for PECCs	Presentation	PWDC Breakout Session	December 2021 View PPT	Leading an Educational Conference for PECCs Author(s)/Presenter(s) Jason Mahoney Abstract/Description Presentation for State Partnership Program Managers during a PWDC breakout session. Keywords education; conference
Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators in Montana's EMS Agencies	Poster	2019 EMSC All Grantee Meeting	2019 Poster	Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators in Montana's EMS Agencies Author(s)/Presenter(s) Jason Mahoney, Robin Suzor Abstract/Description Poster on Montana's experience participating in the PECC Learning Collaborative.
EMS PECCs: Tempt, Train, or Shame Your Way to Success	Presentation	2019 National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference & NACCHO 2020 Preparedness Summit	2019 Presentation	EMS PECCs: Tempt, Train, or Shame Your Way to Success Author(s)/Presenter(s) Jason Mahoney Abstract/Description By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: Identify strategies for team building and effective communication when beginning a PECC program; Identify proven incentive programs that lead to engagement and participation while also promoting program sustainability; Identify possible pitfalls and strategies to avoid “worst practices” when building a PECC program.