EMSC Data Center - EDC

08/19/2026

🎉Congratulations to the West Virginia Department of Health and EMSC State Partnership Program for launching a Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program in your state!

The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services has achieved the Health Resources & Service Administration's (HRSA) National Performance Measure criteria for Emergency Medical Services for Children, thereby establishing a state Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program and increasing vital awareness around appropriate pediatric emergency treatment.

“Our children are our most vulnerable population and establishing this program ensures they are receiving the best care possible in the moments that matter the most,” shared Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh. “Pivotal moves are being made across the Department of Health to transform healthcare in our state, and this is another area where we are placing immense focus. I am extremely proud of our Office of Emergency Medical Services and our Always Ready for Kids Program for their continued dedication to this cause and to pediatric care.”

Through the establishment of the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Program, West Virginia is ensuring that responders remain educated, equipped, and prepared to treat pediatric patients. Program recognition also requires the designation of a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator, a disaster plan that addresses the needs of children, and at least one formally recognized EMS agency.

“Pediatric readiness is a community effort,” added EMS for Children Coordinator Erin Timbrook. “When EMS, healthcare providers, families, schools, and community partners work together, we create a stronger system that is prepared to recognize and respond to the unique needs of children. Every connection we make today helps ensure that children receive the right care when they need it most.”

With a Hospital Pediatric Readiness Program already in place, West Virginia has become the eighth state in the nation to establish both programs. Learn more at Pediatric Readiness State Recognition Programs.

08/14/2026

PEAK: Asthma includes the EMS Emergency Care Quick Guide and other practical resources designed to support rapid assessment, evidence-based interventions, and consistent pediatric asthma care in the prehospital setting.

Be ready for your next pediatric asthma call: https://bit.ly/4uZgZ7M

08/11/2026

"For every minute of delay in administering blood, the risk of death increases by 11%". Join the EMS Focus webinar on Tuesday, August 18 at 1 PM ET for Establishing a Prehospital Blood Transfusion Program. https://www.ems.gov/resources/webinars/

08/07/2026

Asthma affects nearly 6% of U.S. children and leads to 790,000+ pediatric ED visits each year. Our new PEAK: Asthma toolkit provides evidence-based resources to help clinicians recognize, treat, and improve outcomes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uZgZ7M

07/31/2026

Asthma is one of the most common pediatric emergencies. The new PEAK: Asthma toolkit provides evidence-based guidance, clinical resources, and education for EMS and ED teams caring for children with asthma exacerbations.

Explore the toolkit and strengthen pediatric asthma care in your community here: https://bit.ly/4uZgZ7M

07/28/2026

Sign up and access NPRQIs secure and free pediatric quality improvement platform.

Collecting data is only the beginning. NPRQI helps EDs turn data into meaningful quality improvement that strengthens Pediatric Readiness and improves care for children.

To help new and prospective sites get started, we've created a library of short how-to videos covering platform setup, chart entry, data management, and reporting tools.

Explore NPRQI's resources and see how easy it is to get started: https://emscimprovement.center/pediatric-readiness/eds/nprqi/resources/

07/11/2026

Now is your chance! The newly launched PPRP Open Assessment helps EMS and fire-rescue teams continually track progress in pediatric care. You can take or retake it anytime.
Talk to your team about participating today: EMSPedsReady.org

07/09/2026

Pediatric TBI can be hard to spot in the field: many children with serious brain injury never lose consciousness, and infants may show only irritability or vomiting. PEAK: Blunt Head Injury supports EMS in making evidence-based assessments.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MAQKDV

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, take a moment to explore how the U.S. Census has helped tell America's story through the generations.

https://www.census.gov/about/freedom-250.html

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

07/02/2026

Pediatric TBI is common—and complex. Each year, ~640,000 children ≤14 are evaluated in U.S. EDs for TBI, and nearly 18,000 are hospitalized. These injuries are easy to miss. Check out resources available to help:
https://bit.ly/3MAQKDV