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The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment launches in May for EMS and fire-rescue agencies! Learn more and access a preview here.

First learning module kicks off PECC series


The presence of pediatric emergency care coordinators (PECCs) is widely considered the most effective strategy for improving pediatric emergency care. Learn about a new educational series to support nurse and physician PECCs. Read more.

PECARN Pearls: Pneumonia diagnosis in febrile infants


Treating febrile babies under 60 days old is challenging. Learn about a new study aimed at improving how providers diagnose and treat pneumonia in these young infants. Read more.

Pediatric ready? Check!


Pediatric checklists for emergency departments and EMS/fire-rescue agencies provide an easy, informal way to gauge readiness to care for children. These checklists, developed by the National Pediatric Readiness Project and National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP), have been updated with a new look and format. Access the redesigned checklist for EDs here and the checklist for EMS/fire-rescue agencies here


The checklists are especially helpful for preparing for national assessments, such as the PPRP Assessment launching in May.

Celebrating 28 years with EMSC - meet Debbie Kuhn!


As Debbie Kuhn, the long-standing Program Manager for Nebraska, prepares for retirement, we take a trip back to 1996 – the era of Spice Girls and Beanie Babies – to discover her remarkable journey with EMSC. Read more.

Improving Pediatric Mental Health: New Toolkit & Collaborative


A new toolkit has launched to guide pediatric primary care and other providers in enhancing pediatric mental health care in emergency situations; additionally, the initiative welcomes new teams to the ED Expansion QI Collaborative. Read more.

New learning module on agitation for EMS!


Access a self-paced learning module on managing agitated pediatric patients in prehospital settings. Get started.

FAN work in the field


Featuring members of EMSC’s

Family Advisory Network (FAN).


Name: Arnold Payne, AEMT

State/Territory: Virgin Islands


Learn about Arnold Payne, AEMT, a former Chief of Aircraft Rescue Fire Services, who dedicated himself to pediatric emergency care after navigating the challenges of caring for his granddaughter with cerebral palsy. Read more.

Resources Round-Up:

Featured resources: Did you know that this week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 26–March 1)? Check out these resources from around the web to help.


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EMSC grantees: are you presenting at a conference this spring?

Send your presentation details – and photos – to communications@emscimprovement.center!

Other Opportunities:


  • The AAP and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) have partnered to develop an ECHO program that focuses on clinical strategies described in the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention. Register now for the program kickoff on March 5.
  • NOFO: 2024 Rural EMS Training Grants from the Substance Abuse Webinar: Coaching the Champions for Pediatric Readiness and Mental Health Services Administration. Apply by March 20.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has extended the deadline for public comment regarding the upcoming revision of the 2000 EMS Education Agenda for the Future: A Systems Approach. Submit comments here through March 31.

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Articles with an asterisk (*) reference work related to EMSC and its grantees

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