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.

The National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI) continues to support EDs nationwide in strengthening Pediatr...
08/21/2026

The National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative (NPRQI) continues to support EDs nationwide in strengthening Pediatric Readiness through clinical quality measures and data-driven quality improvements. Currently, nearly 200 EDs representing rural, community, critical access, and children’s hospitals are participating in NPRQI. Together, these sites have submitted more than 33,000 pediatric patient encounters, using the National Pediatric Readiness Project Clinical Quality Measures for benchmarking and performance tracking.

A recent publication in NEJM Catalyst highlights how NPRQI is advancing pediatric emergency care. The newly released 2025 NPRQI Annual Report also highlights key accomplishments from 2025 and shares how NPRQI continues to evolve through the launch of the upgraded NPRQI platform, along with new participation opportunities for 2026. https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/webinars/

To learn more about how your ED can benefit from NPRQI, register for the Sept. 9 webinar, Discover NPRQI: Why Your ED Should Join.

The mission of the EIIC is to optimize outcomes for children across the emergency care continuum by leveraging quality improvement science and multidisciplinary, multisystem collaboration.

Make sure to register to attend tomorrow's lunch and learn.
08/19/2026

Make sure to register to attend tomorrow's lunch and learn.

Indiana, like many other states, continues to face challenges related to obstetric care deserts and limited access to timely maternity care.

Join Erin Cleary, MD, and Lindsey Haut, MD, for a timely discussion examining the current state of obstetric care in Indiana and the path forward. Dr. Cleary will assess “Where are we now?” and provide an overview of Obstetric Emergency Readiness initiatives supported by the Indiana Department of Health Rural Health Transformation grant.

Register now: https://ow.ly/loo250Zwk06

08/10/2026

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

08/10/2026

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

08/10/2026

Every EMS call involving a child is unique, and preparation makes all the difference. Pediatric Readiness helps EMS agencies build the knowledge, equipment, protocols, and quality improvement processes needed to provide safe, effective care for children in every community. Explore free Pediatric Readiness resources designed for EMS professionals. https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/prehospital-pediatric-readiness/

08/10/2026

Children with traumatic injuries have unique transfusion needs, and timely access to whole blood and blood products can play a critical role in their care. Join us for the next Pediatric Readiness Education Series webinar as we explore current practices, emerging evidence, and key considerations for pediatric trauma.

📅 August 20 | 10–11 am CT

Free webinar with Joint Accreditation CE available for physicians and nurses

Register today: https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/webinars/pediatric-readiness-education-series/

Lunch and Learn-Navigating the Obstetric Desert in Indiana: Now & Coming SoonDate: August 20, 2026Time: 12:00 p.m. ESTIn...
08/05/2026

Lunch and Learn-Navigating the Obstetric Desert in Indiana: Now & Coming Soon
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Indiana, like many other states, continues to face challenges related to obstetric care deserts and limited access to timely maternity care. Join us for a timely discussion examining the current state of obstetric care in Indiana and the path forward. This session will assess “Where are we now?” and provide an overview of Obstetric Emergency Readiness initiatives supported by the Indiana Department of Health Rural Health Transformation grant. Register via

Indiana, like many other states, continues to face challenges related to obstetric care deserts and limited access to timely maternity care.

07/24/2026

Your NPRP Gap Report identifies opportunities for improvement—but who helps drive that work forward?

PECCs are key leaders in advancing Pediatric Readiness. Our free ED PECC learning modules are designed to help new and existing PECCs build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to support meaningful change in their ED.

Explore the modules: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/pecc/pecc-module-ed/

07/12/2026

How prepared is your ED to care for children during a disaster?

Join us next week for Pediatric Disaster Preparedness, part of the Pediatric Readiness Education Series. Learn practical strategies to strengthen planning, improve response efforts, and ensure pediatric needs are incorporated into disaster preparedness activities. Joint Accreditation CE available for physicians and nurses.

📅 July 16 | 10 AM CT

Register today: https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/webinars/pediatric-readiness-education-series/

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