The grant goal is to implement and maintain the Federal EMSC PMs, and continue to enhance the pediatric readiness of our state’s EMS System, by: 1. Developing processes to assure compliance with PMs 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, and 08. 2. Continuing to maintain achievement in all other performance measures. 3. Increasing state average score in National Pediatric Readiness Assessment by 10 points. 4. Participating in at least one quality improvement collaborative as defined by the EIIC.
Institution
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (collaboration with Department of Public Health, Division of EMS)
Caring for Children During Disasters: Decontamination
Education Module(s)/Curriculum
The purpose this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist providers in identifying the needs of …
Caring for Children During Disasters: Decontamination
Description
The purpose this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist providers in identifying the needs of pediatric patients before, during, and after decontamination. This course is designed to build on existing knowledge regarding general decontamination procedures and outline specific pediatric components that should be incorporated into an organization’s decontamination plans in order to address the of children. Topics include: Risk Factors; Safety and Security; Children with Special Health Care Needs/Children with Functional and Access Needs; Communication; Prevention of Injury; EMS Needs & Challenges; Assistive Devices & Service Animals
Caring for Children During Disasters: Identifying, Tracking, and Reunifying Unaccompanied Minors
Education Module(s)/Curriculum
The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist providers in identifying the needs …
Caring for Children During Disasters: Identifying, Tracking, and Reunifying Unaccompanied Minors
Description
The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist providers in identifying the needs of unaccompanied pediatric patients during a disaster. This course is designed to build on existing knowledge regarding and outline specific pediatric components that should be incorporated into an organization’s disaster plans in order to address the needs of children. Topics include: Challenges when caring for children in disasters; Identifying unaccompanied minors; Child safe areas/pediatric safe areas; Family information and support centers; Tracking unaccompanied minors; Verification of relationship; Reunification of unaccompanied minors.
Caring for Children During Disasters: Incorporating Children in Disaster Exercises
Education Module(s)/Curriculum
The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist organizations in integrating children into …
Caring for Children During Disasters: Incorporating Children in Disaster Exercises
Description
The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can assist organizations in integrating children into drills and exercises. This course is designed to build on existing knowledge regarding and outline specific pediatric components that should be incorporated into an organization’s disaster plans in order to address the needs of children. Topics include: Reviewing why children are more vulnerable during disasters; Identify challenges with including children in drills and exercises; Reviewing the types of drills and exercises according to the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP); How to test disaster plans; Considerations for including children in drills and exercises; Strategies and tactics to incorporate children; Components for drills and exercises to address the needs of children.
This presentation was developed as part of a train-the-trainer workshop series created by Illinois EMSC to assist hospitals in developing …
Create Your Own Mock Code Program
Description
This presentation was developed as part of a train-the-trainer workshop series created by Illinois EMSC to assist hospitals in developing their pediatric mock code programs, and to review basic mock code facilitation and debriefing skills.
Disaster Mental Health Response for Children (3rd Edition)
Education Module(s)/Curriculum
The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can be used as just-in-time training to …
Disaster Mental Health Response for Children (3rd Edition)
Description
The purpose of this educational module is to provide education and resources that can be used as just-in-time training to prepare providers to identify the needs of pediatric survivors so that they may provide support in a way that helps these children return to pre-disaster levels of functioning. Topics include: Common Reactions to Disasters; Childhood Grief and Childhood Grief in Disasters; Severe Reactions to Disasters: Stress, Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Risk Factors for Developing PTSD; When to Seek Help; Helping Children; Psychological First Aid; Talking to Kids About Disaster.
Pediatric Hyperglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (5th Edition)
Education Module(s)/Curriculum
The purpose of the Pediatric Hyperglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Educational Module is to enhance the emergency care of pediatric …
Pediatric Hyperglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (5th Edition)
Description
The purpose of the Pediatric Hyperglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Educational Module is to enhance the emergency care of pediatric patients who present with hyperglycemia and/or DKA. Topics include: Assessment; Management; Prevention of Complications; Disposition; Patient & Parent/Caregiver Education.
The purpose of this educational module is to enhance the emergency care of pediatric patients who present with seizure activity. …
Pediatric Seizures (4th Edition)
Description
The purpose of this educational module is to enhance the emergency care of pediatric patients who present with seizure activity. Topics include: Assessment; Management; Prevention of Complications; Disposition; Patient & Parent/Caregiver Education.