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.

Indiana's response rate is at 73.5%. Only 4 more days. EDs receive: A Pediatric Readiness Score on a 100-point scale. B...
05/27/2026

Indiana's response rate is at 73.5%. Only 4 more days. EDs receive: A Pediatric Readiness Score on a 100-point scale. Benchmarking against EDs with similar pediatric volume.
A customized gap report.
• Find out where your ED is excelling and where improvements are needed.
• Use individualized reports to help you advocate for pediatric resources in your ED.
• Contribute to nationwide efforts to improve care.

What gets measured gets improved — but only if it’s measured.

The Pediatric Readiness Assessment provides a critical snapshot of how prepared EDs are to care for children. Without your participation, that picture is incomplete.

Talk to your team about participating before the May 31 deadline. Learn more: https://pedsready.org/

05/20/2026

How ready is your ED to care for children? The National Pediatric Readiness Assessment gives your ED an individualized score, benchmarking data, and gap report so you know exactly where you stand.

Coordinate with your team and get started at: https://pedsready.org/

Great education opportunity of EMSC Day!
05/18/2026

Great education opportunity of EMSC Day!

EMS for Children Day is almost here. As part of National on May 20, join us for a focused webinar on managing C-spine injuries in the prehospital setting. Free CAPCE credit is available.

Register now and save your spot: https://emscimprovement.center/domains/prehospital-care/ems-week/

05/13/2026

EDs: Once every five years, we need 30 minutes of your time to help save kids' lives. Participate now at: https://pedsready.org/

Indiana's response rate is 31%. EDs-please complete this important assessment soon.
04/27/2026

Indiana's response rate is 31%. EDs-please complete this important assessment soon.

Nationwide Pediatric Readiness Assessments typically occur once every 5 years. NOW is your ED’s chance to be heard and contribute to improving emergency care for children across the country. Talk to your ED leadership about participating at https://pedsready.org/

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3930 Georgetown Road
Indianapolis, IN
46254

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