Kansas — State Partnership

Kansas EMSC State Partnership

Jan. 1, 1988 - Present

Based at:
Department of Health and Environment, Bureau of Community Health Systems
Website:

Contacts

Name Role(s)
Kathy Keck
  • FAN
Brenda Kolbaba
  • Program Manager
Phyllis Larimore
  • FAN
Wendy O'Hare
  • Project Director
If you are interested in connecting with Family Advisory Network (FAN) representatives, please contact the Program Manager to obtain their email or phone number.

Overview
The first goal in the program is to enhance the emergency medical care for children by healthcare providers. The objectives to accomplish this goal includes: (1) increasing the quantity and quality of pediatric education for healthcare providers and acquire. (2) disseminate pediatric equipment to EMS agencies and hospitals. The second goal in the program is to give healthcare providers the resources needed to care for children in emergencies. The objectives to accomplish this goal includes: (1) develop materials such as: protocols, policies, and education. (2) offer multiple education formats in rural locations.