In 1994, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) obtained federal grant funding to integrate the special treatment needs of pediatric patients into the state's EMS and hospital systems. This program became the South Carolina EMS for Children (SC EMSC) program.

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The program is housed under the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). These national health agencies created specific Performance Measures to ensure optimal pediatric care is addressed and evaluated.

Currently, the program focuses on the required performance measures with an emphasis in education for pre-hospital and hospital providers on the care of the pediatric patient, pediatric medical equipment, and guidelines to promote better health care outcomes for children.

The EMSC program is advised by a committee of pediatric care experts from around the state. Each member provides insight and expertise to the program initiatives and helps to complete goals and performance measures. The advisory committee meets quarterly and is open to any interested stakeholders.

Upcoming events

• 11th Annual Pediatric Trauma Symposium
  Virtual and In-Person
  Friday, March 5, 2021
  Greenville One Center, Greenville SC
  Register at https://ghscme.ethosce.com/content/2021PedsTrauma

Pediatric Ready  EMS

Application and Guide Book

Peds Ready EMS Agencies

• Prisma Health Ambulance Service, Greenville, SC
• Piedmont Medical EMS, Rock Hill, SC
• Horry County Fire Rescue, Conway, SC  

Pediatric Ready Hospital Recognition

• Application (doc)
• Toolkit
  • FAQ (pdf)
  • Binder Table of Contents (pdf)
  • Inter-facility transfer reference (pdf)
  • Site Review Agenda (pdf)
• Basic Level Criteria (pdf)

Interested in becoming a Site Review Team Member?

• Site Review Member Qualifications (doc)

Pediatric Ready Hospitals – Basic Level

• Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, Columbia, SC
• Summerville Medical Center, Summerville, SC
• Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC

For additional information, please contact Karen Moore, EMS for Children Program Coordinator at (803) 545-4333.
 

2021 EMS for Children Advisory Council Meetings

• January 28, 2021
• April 22, 2021 (cancelled)
• July 22, 2021
• October 21, 2021

2020 Meeting Dates

• January 23, 2020
• April 23, 2020
• July 23, 2020
• October 22, 2020

EMSC Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

2020 Minutes

Jan. 23, 2020 - EMSC Advisory Committee Minutes July 23, 2020 - EMSC Advisory Committee Minutes Oct. 22, 2020 - EMSC Advisory Committee Minutes

2019 Minutes

Jan 2019 Meeting Minutes April 2019 Meeting Minutes July 2019 Meeting Minutes October 2019 Meeting Minutes

EMSC Resources

• Pediatric Imaging Statement
• Pediatric Transport Products for Ground Ambulances