Nebraska — State Partnership

Nebraska EMSC State Partnership

Grant Number

H33MC07876

Project Overview: GOALS/OBJECTIVES: Maintain continued compliance with the federal HRSA EMSC program performance measures by assuring state rules and regulations remain in place for submission of NEMSIS compliant data, hospital recognition for pediatric trauma, and integrating EMSC priorities into Statutes or Regulations. Nebraska will work to recognize hospital’s program managers and establish a recognized system for stabilizing and managing pediatric medical emergencies. Work towards 100% compliance of national pediatric equipment guidelines on patient care units of state authorized EMS services and conduct a pediatric readiness assessment with the state hospitals concerning capabilities to treat pediatric patients.
Institution: Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health

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HECC

Western Plains

Name	Role(s)	Phone	Email
Regan Blackwell	Program Manager	(402) 326-0173	Regan.Blackwell@nebraska.gov
Prince Harrison, MD	Pediatric Medical Director/Advisor
Lisa Sherman	FAN
Tim Wilson, MBA, NRP, EMSI, CCP	Project Director	(402) 471-0124	Tim.Wilson@nebraska.gov

Title	Format	Description	Published/Revised	Availability
Emergency Guidelines for Nebraska Schools	Protocol/Guidelines	Guidelines for helping an ill or injured student when the school nurse is not available.	2019	Available Online PDF Link
What the HECC is a PECC?	Guidance/Information	Learn what a PECC is and why it is important to have one at your EMS agency.	2019	Available Online View Spark Video
Procedures for Emergency Medical Care for Children	Guidance/Information	The Pediatric Procedures for Emergency Care is a resource to provide general first aid instruction for common childhood emergencies. They … Procedures for Emergency Medical Care for Children Description The Pediatric Procedures for Emergency Care is a resource to provide general first aid instruction for common childhood emergencies. They are great for daycare centers, schools, parent classes, babysitting courses, etc. This resource is available in Spanish and English. This resource is not intended for medical professionals.	2016	Available Online PDF Link
Pediatric Reference Card	Reference Card/Guide	The Pediatric Reference Card is a reference that includes pediatric vital signs, pain-rating scale, Rule of Nines, Glasgow Coma Scale … Pediatric Reference Card Description The Pediatric Reference Card is a reference that includes pediatric vital signs, pain-rating scale, Rule of Nines, Glasgow Coma Scale and pediatric equipment sizes used by medical professionals in EMS and hospital settings.	2012	Available Online PDF Link

Title	Type	Publication/Event	Published/Presented	Identifier	Details
Virtual Pediatric Symposiums	Poster	2021 EMSC All Grantee Meeting	2021 Click to view Poster Click to view Presentation		Virtual Pediatric Symposiums Author(s)/Presenter(s) Brittney Nichols, Vicki Petersen , Corolla Lauck, Debbie Kuhn, Kjelsey Polzin, Samantha K. Harrison Abstract/Description Need/Problem: To provide low-cost pediatric continuing education to our EMS & hospital partners. Evolving/Emergent Factors: COVID-19 pandemic made most education inaccessible to EMS providers in need of continuing education. The Challenge: How to provide timely, meaningful, and cost-effective education with the isolation and limited resources available during a global pandemic. Keywords symposium