Indiana EMSC

Indiana EMSC EMSC focuses on improving the quality of emergency care for children, and seeks to integrate children's interests into the existing EMS system.

Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) is a federal program designed to reduce pediatric morbidity and mortality as a result of severe injury and illness. EMSC was first established in the 1980s. Housed under the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau, provides competitive grant funding for state wide initiatives and pediatric research. Between 1996 and 2005 Indiana EMSC worked with the state EMS commission to standardize and update pediatric equipment for BLS and ALS provider transport vehicles, partnered with the Kiwanis to deploy Broselow equipped bags, and provided multiple novel educational opportunities for prehospital providers. However, due to lack of funding, the program ceased to exist in 2005. In 2006 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) publishes “Growing Pains” citing pediatric patients comprising 27% of emergency visits; however, many hospitals and EMS agencies were not well equipped to handle pediatric patients. Indiana has 1,577,629 children between the ages of 0-17 years of age, comprising 25% of it’s population. IEMSC was restablished with state partnership grant funding in 2009 under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Weinstein.

Be sure to register today! Hope to see you there.
08/06/2025

Be sure to register today! Hope to see you there.

Join the next NPRQI Forum August 6th when they will discuss the importance of identifying and establishing a PECC role. ...
07/22/2025

Join the next NPRQI Forum August 6th when they will discuss the importance of identifying and establishing a PECC role. Register here https://emscimprovement.center/.../nprqi/virtual-support/

Not sure where to start with Pediatric Readiness? Prioritize establishing a pediatric emergency care coordinator (PECC) - similar to a trauma or STEMI coordinator. Find out how: https://bit.ly/49SQAPD

EMSC Day Pediatric Hero-Tom Arkins, MSHI, EMT-PChief of IT and Informatics at Indianapolis EMS, nominated by Dr. Mark Li...
05/21/2025

EMSC Day Pediatric Hero-Tom Arkins, MSHI, EMT-P
Chief of IT and Informatics at Indianapolis EMS, nominated by Dr. Mark Liao.

Tom developed PEDI-3, a web based platform for pediatric drugs, dosages, & defibrillations - significantly reducing pediatric medication errors.

Tom was inspired to find a solution that was easy, fast, visual, cost-effective, and built to provide the IEMS Standard of Care. Developing a tool that was easy to use in a critical, stressful situation. PEDI-3 has had over 30,000 visits, and in just the last 30 days, there has been 2000 visits. Tom is always searching for more ways to innovate and help those of our community, and is looking toward an even brighter future for IEMS.

Interesting tidbit about PEDI-3—the 3 is a tribute to his father, as it was his favorite number. Tom’s father inspired him to get into the intricacies of electronics and the web and is a big part of who he is today.

THANK YOU for your contribution-developing this platform, iEMSC website developer, and iEMSC Advisory Board Member!

On , the EMSC Program would like to say thank you, EMS, for caring about kids:
05/21/2025

On , the EMSC Program would like to say thank you, EMS, for caring about kids:

In emergencies, children have unique health needs. EMS for Children or EMSC Day, part of National EMS Week, will take place this year on Wednesday, May 21. T...

Indiana EMS Providers: Opportunity for virtual pediatric hours, this Thursday May 22nd.
05/20/2025

Indiana EMS Providers: Opportunity for virtual pediatric hours, this Thursday May 22nd.

05/20/2025

Thank you!
05/20/2025

Thank you!

C-Shift, Vernon Township Fire Department, Hancock County

C-Shift at Vernon Township Fire Department responded to a serious crash on June 18, 2024. A Jeep had rolled multiple times and landed more than 50 feet from the road. Crews found a 16-year-old driver with extensive head trauma and respiratory issues. With a helicopter still minutes away, paramedics Goodman and Hiser made the critical call to transport the teen directly to a trauma center. Their rapid, skilled care stabilized the patient, who has since returned to school with full neurological recovery. Their quick thinking and dedication helped save a young life.

Read more stories at emsweek.in.gov.

Thank you EMS Providers!
05/20/2025

Thank you EMS Providers!

Share with us how you are celebrating EMSC Day, May 21, 2025. Be sure to tag
05/20/2025

Share with us how you are celebrating EMSC Day, May 21, 2025. Be sure to tag

EMSC Day is one week from today! Be sure to register.
05/14/2025

EMSC Day is one week from today! Be sure to register.

EMS clinicians: Celebrate EMS for Children Day with us on May 21 through a webinar with free CE! Register here: https://bit.ly/EMSforChildrenDay.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
International Association of EMS Chiefs - IAEMSC
IAFC - International Association of Fire Chiefs
TN Chapter of the National Association of EMS Physicians
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
National Volunteer Fire Council
U. S. First Responders Association

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3930 Georgetown Rd
Indianapolis, IN
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