Kentucky EMSC

05/20/2026

EMS providers throughout Kentucky make an intentional effort to prepare for pediatric patients. They care about the children in their communities and want to provide the best possible care when it matters most. Thank you for your ongoing efforts!

04/27/2026

Don't miss today's webinar! It’s not too late to join Hidden in Plain Sight: Recognizing Child Physical Abuse in the Field with EMSC and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Gain practical guidance on recognizing non-accidental trauma and documenting concerns clearly and effectively.

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

04/23/2026

Check out the 2026 KY Pediatric Disaster Symposium. KYEMSC is excited to announce that the annual meeting of the KY Pediatric Emergency Care Coalition (KPECC) will be held in conjunction with this the KPDS, meaning we have 3 days of great content to share with our EMS and ED colleagues. A full agenda will be available soon. Whether you want to attend all 3 days, or just part of the event, follow the link for more information and register today!

Attendance is welcome to all those involved in pediatric emergency planning, including EMS, Firefighters, Police, Nurses, Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, PAs, School Nurses, Emergency Managers, Mental Health professionals, Nursing/Med/EMS students. CE credits available.

04/16/2026

KYEMSC is proud to partner with our friends at PPN/NCH to bring this webinar to you on April 20th. Register today.

03/18/2026

Our friends at Ohio EMS for Children - EMSC want a little competition. Come on Kentucky, let's keep that response rate climbing. Every ED should complete the new national benchmarking NPRP assessment!

📊 Ohio EDs—Let’s Push Our Pediatric Readiness Response Higher!

Ohio is currently at 9% participation in the National Pediatric Readiness Project national assessment. With 222 emergency departments—the 4th highest number in the country—our response rate naturally grows differently than states with fewer EDs.

But readiness matters for every child, in every community.

⭐ The NPRP assessment helps EDs understand their current level pediatric readiness and identify opportunities to strengthen emergency care for children. Each completed assessment contributes to a clearer, stronger picture of pediatric readiness. Scores are non-punitive and are not shared. You will also receive FREE tools and resources immediately following completion.

🏁 Goal: Push Our Response Rate Higher by May 31
We’re on the move — but we want as many EDs as possible to complete the assessment before the deadline.

🔥 A Little Friendly Border‑State Motivation…
Our neighboring states are on the board too:

Michigan (“that state up north”) – 18%
Kentucky – 15%
Indiana – 7%
Pennsylvania – 3%

Ohio is right in the competitive mix — and we know how much Ohioans love a good race with certain states to the north. Let’s show the region what Ohio teamwork looks like.

👇 Share this post with your ED contacts and help Ohio rise before May 31!
Work with your ED team and visit https://www.pedsready.org/ to complete the assessment today.

02/26/2026

EMS: Don't miss the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Pediatric Readiness webinar tomorrow! It's free, open to all, and approved for 1 hour of CAPCE continuing education credit. https://emscimprovement.center/education-and-resources/webinars/

02/26/2026

Do you work at a rural, community, or freestanding ED? Pediatric Readiness is achievable and critical for every ED, no matter how big or how small. Your youngest patients are depending on you. Talk to your team about taking the assessment launching March 3 at pedsready.org We are counting on you to champion improvements in pediatric emergency care for your community!

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Don’t miss this 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝟵𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿! 🚨
Dr. Peter Antevy goes 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 to break down how high-performance EMS systems engineer pediatric CPR that works under real-world pressure.🫀

From measuring what matters to designing CPR choreography, team roles, and feedback using real EMS data—this session shows how agencies move from knowing the guidelines to owning their outcomes.

🎓 𝟭 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗘 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
Save your seat today! 👉 https://ow.ly/gO1P50Y0f6a

01/21/2026

Updated recommendations AND an updated checklist are now available, just ahead of the upcoming March 3 assessment!

See what’s new: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/pediatric-readiness-project/selected-publications/