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To enhance pediatric readiness across the continuum of care

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you!

Thank you for continuing to connect with us to advance pediatric readiness across the state.

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day!

Today, we celebrate the resilience and dedication of rural communities and the healthcare professionals who serve them. To learn more about National Rural Health Day, visit powerofrural.org.

11/19/2025

Cooking for your family for the holidays?

More than half of choking incidents among children are caused by food. Set mealtimes up for success by taking the time to prepare your kid’s plates safely. Cut food into small pieces and avoid serving anything round or hard to chew. Check out these food-related choking prevention resources: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/food-related-choking

11/17/2025

We’re excited to share that AdventHealth Orlando is hosting their 7th Annual Human Trafficking Symposium happening on February 4th!

This year’s sessions will focus on healthcare and the vital role it plays in supporting victims of trafficking.

✅ Open to all AdventHealth team members and the community
📅 When: February 4, 2026 8-4:30 pm
📍Where: Werner Auditorium or Virtual
🔗 Register here: https://adventhealth.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=21979

This event will be hosted in partnership with Florida Department of Children and Families and The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families Children Advocacy Center.

Together, we can make a difference. 💙

11/14/2025

Every second counts when a child is involved in a traffic crash. Here’s what the data tells us:
🚨In 2022, EMS responded to 109,007 crashes involving a child
🚨10,077 children were seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes
🚨1,129 children died in traffic crashes — but 55% were alive when first responders arrived

What can make a difference?
📌Emergency medical dispatch using 911 protocols
📌Timely on-scene care using model EMS clinical guidelines
📌Transport to pediatric-ready EDs (linked to 66% lower mortality)
📌Pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) to advocate for the emergency care of children

Take Action:
✅Access your state’s pediatric crash data
✅Connect with the state EMS official and the state highway safety office
✅Integrate pediatric post-crash care into highway safety plans

Together, we can save lives. Learn more:https://www.ems.gov/assets/NHTSA-Pediatirc-Post-Crash-Care-Infographic-2024.pdf

NHTSA

11/13/2025

As the temps drop, skip the puffy coats when harnessing your children in their car seats. Harnesses work best when snug against your child — use blankets or jackets after they’re buckled for cozy comfort and safety.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

11/12/2025

How is your ED preparing for the 2026 NPRP Assessment?

Florida EMSC is working to identify key contacts for every ED and freestanding ED in Florida, including those who will be completing the assessment and ED nurse and physician PECCs. If you know who will be completing the assessment for your ED, email pedready@jax.ufl.edu with their contact information.
Let’s make sure Florida EDs are pediatric-ready! The assessment will launch in March.

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center, National Pediatric Readiness Project, FENA ED Pediatric Readiness Resource

11/10/2025

National Injury Prevention Day is here! The National Injury Prevention Day partners invite you to kick off this impactful day with a dynamic, multi-perspective webinar focused on the power of advocacy and education in preventing injuries and saving lives.

📅 Date: 11/12/2025
🕒 Time: 1-2 pm EST
📍 Location: Virtual

This event is packed with expert insights and actionable strategies to build a safer environment for everyone.

🔗 Register here: https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L0Ss61CyRnm5Qn9Dqz1Myw

11/07/2025

Are you a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC)? Strengthen your skills and support your ED with the new EMSC learning modules. This nine-part series includes an overview of the PECC role and its impact on ED readiness. Get started: http://bit.ly/3KMF0N9

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center, FENA ED Pediatric Readiness Resource

11/05/2025

State results for the 2024 Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) Assessment are now available! Florida received a 62% (n=131/213) response rate, with 100% of respondents identified as advanced life support (ALS). Participating agencies received a pediatric readiness score on a scale of 0-100. The state median score was 77 (n=131/213), and the state average score was 74 (n=131/213). No score is a “bad” score. Scores are helpful as general indicators but have limitations given the variation in EMS, even within licensure levels. See the 2024 ALS PPRP Florida Summary Report for more information: https://flemsc.emergency.med.jax.ufl.edu/wordpress/files/2025/10/2024-PPRP-Florida-ALS-Summary-Report_100125.pdf.

While benchmarking may be useful, agencies should focus on their individual results. To request your gap report, email pedready@jax.ufl.edu. Identify what meaningful, practical, and feasible improvement looks like for your team. Check out the PPRP Toolkit today: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/pprp-toolkit/.

EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center

Address

655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL
32209

Telephone

+19042444986

Website

http://flemsc.emergency.med.jax.ufl.edu/

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