The purpose of the Florida Emergency Medical Services (EMSC) for Children’s state partnership program is to expand and improve emergency medical services for ill and injured children across the continuum of care.
Florida EMSC partners with emergency departments, EMS agencies, disaster preparedness organizations, state organizations, and families to enhance pediatric readiness across the state.
Florida EMSC is administered by the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville’s Department of Emergency Medicine.
The Florida’s EMSC State Partnership Program is a collaboration between the Florida Department of Health, University of Florida, Florida EMSC Advisory Committee, Florida EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC), and Florida EMSC Family Advisory Network. The EMSC program is partially supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a state EMSC partnership program award.
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Florida EMSC Advisory Committee
Established in section 401.245(5), Florida Statutes, to advise DOH on matters concerning preventative, prehospital, hospital, rehabilitative, and other post medical care for children.
National Pediatric Readiness Project
Empowers emergency departments across the country to improve their ability to provide high-quality care or capability to care for acutely ill and injured children.
National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project
Led by the federal EMSC program, along with more than 30 national organizations and stakeholders, pediatric readiness works to improve prehospital care for acutely ill and injured children.
Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition
Recognizes EMS and fire-rescue agencies who demonstrate a strong commitment to enhancing pediatric emergency care, education, and disaster preparedness.
National EMSC Programs
Resources
- Communication Cards (available in English/Spanish and English/Haitian Creole)
- Modified JumpSTART and START Badge Buddy
- Pediatric Emergency ABCs and More
- Pediatric Pain and Fever Dosing Guide (available as a magnet)
- Ready Wrigley Prepares for Hurricanes Educational Activity Book (available in English and Spanish)
To request Florida EMSC educational materials or to submit your name as a prehospital or ED pediatric emergency care coordinator/champion (PECC) for your facility, email  PEDReady@jax.ufl.edu.
Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery
- DCF Disaster Plan helps prepare for emergencies or disasters which are difficult for most families, but for those with special needs, the ability to manage can become more difficult. Planning is critical in minimizing the effects of disasters and emergencies.
- California Pediatric Surge Pocket Guide is a clinical checklist, guides, and just-in-time references to manage a surge of pediatric patients.
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Federal EMS for Children Program
- EMS for Children National Resource Center
- National Emergency Medical Services for Children Data Analysis Resource Center