Rhode Island — Targeted Issue

PEDI-STAT-A Model for the Coordination of EMS for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Oct. 1, 1996 - Aug. 31, 1999

Grant Number

MCH-444002

Project Overview

Goals: (1) develop a functional model for regional emergency medical services (EMS) systems that coordinates emergency care of children with special health needs (CSHN), emphasizing communication, education, and cooperation among families, primary care and specialty physicians, local EMS providers, hospitals, and regional 911 centers; and (2) promote a family-centered approach to emergency care for CSHN by facilitating networking among parents of CSHN.

Institution

Rhode Island Department of Health

Main Contact

Peter Leary, RN, MA, EMT-C

Award Amount

$299,916

Contacts

Name	Role(s)	Phone	Email
Peter Leary, RN, MA, EMT-C	Principal Investigator