Iowa — Targeted Issue

Beyond the Barriers Project: EQUIP

March 1, 2002 - May 31, 2005

Based at:
University of Iowa

Contacts

Name Role(s)
Dianne L. Atkins, MD
  • Principal Investigator
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Overview
The overall goal of this proposal is to develop a quality improvement system of data collection, analysis, and feedback to promote effective resuscitation of pediatric cardiac arrest victims. The specific objectives are: (1) Develop a Quality Improvement Program for pediatric cardiac arrest for pre-hospital providers;
(2) Develop reporting methods to disseminate information from the quality improvement program to the Iowa Bureau of EMS and EMS providers; and
(3) Develop education methods to convey information from Objectives 1 and 2 to EMS providers; (4) Analyze impact of data analysis and instructional programs on outcomes.
Main Contact
Award Amount
$585,157