Budget
$875,000.00
Description
The primary mission of Tennessee's EMSC program is to enhance our capability as a state to care for childhood emergencies. During an assessment of current pediatric transport trends in TN, it became evident that most EMS agencies did not have safe transport devices for pediatric patients. Car seats were not designed, and are not encouraged, to be used in the back of an ambulance since they have not been safety tested for this use (NASEMSO, 2017). It is even less safe to be held by an adult during transport. Therefore, having a pediatric safety transport device will allow a provider to safely secure a patient over 4 pounds onto any stretcher. Having a safety transport device will allow the provider to use both hands to care for the child during long commutes. Children's Emergency Care Alliance has undergone a project to outfit every ambulance in Tennessee with a pediatric safety transport device.
Program Successes
Each EMS person is trained on the proper usage of a pediatric transport safety device and it is utilized for every patient that does not fit properly with the stretcher's straps.
Beneficiaries
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
Every ambulance in TN will have a pediatric safety transport device and EMS personnel are fully trained on how to use the device.
Short-term Success
We have currently secured 260 out of 1,392 safety transport devices.
Program Success Monitored By
Tracking of the number of ambulances in TN and which have a pediatric safety transport device and scheduled training for EMS personnel on proper usage of the device.
Program Areas Served
Tennessee

Budget
$20,000.00
Description
The majority of care administered by emergency departments and ambulances is given to adults. Medical care for children requires special training and equipment. Emergency care providers need to be aware of and trained on these differences.
Program Successes
Each agency has a training program implemented that includes a hands-on check off on the usage of pediatric specific emergency equipment.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
That all EMS personnel are trained on pediatric specific emergency equipment.
Short-term Success
EMS training officers qualified on teaching proper usage of pediatric emergency equipment.
Program Success Monitored By
EMS personnel going through hands-on verification on their knowledge of pediatric emergency equipment.
Program Areas Served
Tennessee

Budget
$60,000.00
Description
Ambulance services in Tennessee respond every year to over 1 million 911 calls. The EMS Star of Life Awards Program honors the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services on the medical 'front line' in Tennessee. The program presents the life saving scenarios and reunites the EMS caregivers with the individuals they saved from eight EMS regions across the state. This event promotes best practice delivery of emergency medicine. The criteria for the nominations states that the EMS provider must follow best practice protocol and the patient must be neurologically intact.
Program Successes
Having enough sponsors and attendees to ensure the success of the event.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Long-term Success
That the Star of Life Award Ceremony is held every year to recognize the efforts and successes of EMS across Tennessee.
Short-term Success
That we get nominations from each of the eight EMS regions for this year's award ceremony.
Program Success Monitored By
Program success is monitored by increased participation by the community, attendees and nominees.
Program Areas Served
Tennessee

Budget
$61,000.00
Description
The Annual Update in Acute & Emergency Care Pediatrics Conference is sponsored by Tennessee Emergency Medical Services for Children Foundation and the four Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Centers (CRPCs) across Tennessee. The mission of the conference is to promote pediatric emergency care to physicians, nurses, emergency medical services, and the community through outreach. This conference, routinely attended by more than 200 healthcare providers, is the only conference of its kind in the state of Tennessee. It brings together physicians, nurses, pre-hospital providers, and administrative decision makers from across the state to focus on acute and emergency care needs of children. Evaluation of our conference is measured through a number of tracking methods including: demographic information, attendee program evaluations, and speaker evaluations. 90% of participants will report increased learning from each workshop.
Program Successes
There were 140 participants in the most recent conference who over 95% responded having learned new knowledge regarding pediatric emergency care.
Category
Health Care  -  
Beneficiaries
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Long-term Success
That the conference is able to be held every year with an increased attendance rate every year, ensuring all emergency health care providers are well trained in pediatric emergency care.
Short-term Success
Increasing attendance by 10% for both participants and exhibitors.
Program Success Monitored By
Program success is monitored by participant evaluations ensuring that the topics presented are beneficial for attendees.
Program Areas Served
Tennessee