Emergency Medical Services for Children Program

Mission Statement

Our mission is to ensure that every child and adolescent in Nevada has equal access to state-of-the art Emergency Medical Systems and medical care to prevent, treat, and mitigate the effects of severe illness and traumatic injury.

Nevada EMS-C Newsletter,The EMS-C Nugget

The EMS-C Nugget Volume 1

Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness Initiative

The National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) is a nationwide initiative designed to ensure every emergency department is prepared to care for infants, children, and adolescents. Led by the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Program in partnership with national clinical organizations, the NPRP provides hospitals with a standardized assessment that measures alignment with evidence‑based guidelines for pediatric emergency care.

The NPRP evaluates key components such as staffing, training, equipment, policies, and quality‑improvement processes. Research shows that higher pediatric readiness is directly linked to improved outcomes and reduced mortality for critically ill and injured children. By participating in the NPRP assessment, hospitals gain valuable insight into their strengths and opportunities for improvement, helping them deliver safer, more effective care for Nevada’s youngest patients.

The Nevada EMS for Children Program has identified four levels for the Nevada Pediatric Emergency and Readiness Level Initiative. – NV PEARL.
-Peds Ready
-Peds Ready +
-Peds Ready Advanced
-Peds Ready Advanced + Trauma

Emergency Department Pediatric Readiness Initiative Yale School of Medicine Research Paper

Nevada Pediatric Emergency and Readiness Level Recognition Applications

Peds Ready Application
Peds Ready Equipment and Medication List

Peds Ready + Application
Peds Ready + Equipment and Medication List

Peds Ready Advanced Application
Peds Ready Advanced Equipment and Medication List

Peds Ready Advanced + Trauma Application
Peds Ready Advanced + Trauma Equipment and Medication List

Nevada Safe Transport for Children Initiative

The Nevada EMS for Children Program has implemented a state-wide safe transport for children initiative. This project will ensure every child is safely transported in the back of Nevada ambulances. To date, the Nevada EMS-C program has provided over 400 child restraint systems to urban and rural EMS and Fire agencies.

Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) Resources

WRAP-EM develops regional pediatric disaster planning and response capabilities that effectively match resources to needs for a catastrophic incident.