About
An agency-designated liaison who champions pediatric emergency care in the prehospital setting. A prehospital PECC can be an EMS chief, training officer, EMT, paramedic, or medical director. Their responsibilities can include the following:
- Ensures that the pediatric perspective is included in the development of EMS protocols
- Ensures that EMS providers from their agency follow pediatric clinical practice guidelines
- Promotes pediatric training opportunities
- Ensures the availability and correct use of pediatric medications, equipment, and supplies per agency protocols
- Promotes agency participation in pediatric prevention programs
- Works to incorporate pediatrics into disaster plans and training
- Collaborates with local hospital PECC(s)
- Promotes family-centered care
- Works to include the needs of children with special healthcare needs in agency protocols, procedures, or guidelines
Resources
EMSC Innovation and improvement center
What is a PECC?
Learn more about the role of a PECC, sample job descriptions, and fast facts
EMSC INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT CENTER
PECC Webpage
Learn about the role of a PECC, why it is important, and explore resources to establish a PECC in your agency
EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
PECC Workforce Development Collaborative
Explore the roles, responsibilities, and skill set of an effective PECC and identify strategies to strengthen the role within your agency
EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
The Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator: Where Emergency Care for Kids Begins
The role and impact of the PECC in the prehospital setting
Challenge Coin
A challenge coin was developed to recognize individuals championing pediatric emergency care in the prehospital setting in Florida. The challenge coin is intended to enhance engagement in pediatric readiness efforts and increase the number of PECCs throughout the state. If you are a new prehospital PECC, email pedready@jax.ufl.edu to request your challenge coin.
