Wednesday, May 20, 2020

May 20 - National Emergency Medical Services For Children™ Day


Happy Emergency Medical Services For Children Day! On this day, the Federal EMSC Program partners each year with the American College of Emergency Physicians to honor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. 
  
To learn more about EMS Week, please visit the website below: 
  
  
As part of the week, Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (also known as EMSC Day) is celebrated on Wednesday. EMS providers respond to the needs of millions of Americans every year. 
  
The day raises awareness of the need for improved and expanded specialized care for children.  
  
Emergency care often comes from parents, caregivers, trained EMS providers, and hospital personnel. Together, they strive to meet the unique needs of critically ill or injured pediatric patients. 
  
HOW TO OBSERVE 
  
Support EMS personnel and first responders in bringing quality EMS services to children no matter the setting they are in. 

  • EMS personnel attend webinars and review fact sheets and fliers 

  • • Review the latest information and resources regarding the specialized needs of children 

  • • Advocate for federal action and contact your Congress members regarding support of the EMSC program 


Use #EMSForChildrenDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

National EMSC Day was founded by the federal EMSC Program and partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Emergency Nurses Association to raise awareness concerning the need for improved care for children in prehospital and acute care settings. 

#EMSForChildrenDay 
@EMSWorldFans
@AmerAcadPeds 
@ACEPFan
@ENAorg
@emscimprovement
@OUEMSC 
@nichecinema 

DATES 
May 19, 2021 
May 18, 2022 
May 17, 2023 
May 22, 2024 
May 23, 2025 
May 20, 2026 
May 19, 2027 
May 17, 2028 
May 23, 2029 
May 22, 2030 

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