Emergency Medical Services for Children Data Center Funding Extension
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This law extends funding for the Emergency Medical Services for Children program at the University of Utah by one year. The additional $1.6 million will ensure ongoing national data collection on pediatric readiness in emergency departments and prehospital EMS services. This affects hospitals and EMS agencies nationwide by promoting better emergency care for children.
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Key Changes
- Extension of funding period for one year
- Additional funding of $1.6 million provided
- Continued data collection on pediatric readiness
Obligations
What this law requires
University of Utah must continue national data collection on pediatric readiness in hospital emergency departments and prehospital EMS services during the extension period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
University of Utah must maintain continuity of operations supporting pediatric readiness national data collection activities throughout the country
University of Utah must conduct data collection efforts in accordance with HRSA-22-087 Notice of Funding Opportunity requirements
University of Utah must collect and report performance measure data that align with the combined efforts of EMSC State Partnership and EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center
University of Utah must assess expansion of prehospital and hospital pediatric readiness initiatives through nationally representative data collection