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This introductory module helps families, home health nurses, and EMS providers build confidence in caring for children with medical complexity (CMC) especially during emergencies and disasters. Through real stories and practical guidance, learners will explore how to prepare the home, coordinate care, and respond effectively as a team.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the difference between CYSHCN and CMC and why it matters in home care
- Hear real-world experiences from families, nurses, and EMS to uncover what’s needed for successful at-home care
- Build confidence in emergency readiness—at home, on shift, or in transit—so children receive safe, compassionate care when it matters most
Acknowledgements
A Collaboration of
MO-EMSC
The Missouri EMSC is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) State Partnership grant program, Grant No. H33MC31623
and
Pediatric Pandemic Network
The Pediatric Pandemic Network is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of cooperative agreements U1IMC43532 and U1IMC45814 with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. The content presented here is that of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, visit HRSA.gov.
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The content of this module is released under CC BY-NC-ND, which does not include any stock imagery or footage used. You are free to download and share this work for noncommercial purposes, as long as you credit the EMSC-MO, EMSC and the Pediatric Pandemic Network for the original creation.
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This introductory module helps families, home health nurses, and EMS providers build confidence in caring for children with medical complexity (CMC) especially during emergencies and disasters. Through real stories and practical guidance, learners will explore how to prepare the home, coordinate care, and respond effectively as a team.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the difference between CYSHCN and CMC and why it matters in home care
- Hear real-world experiences from families, nurses, and EMS to uncover what’s needed for successful at-home care
- Build confidence in emergency readiness—at home, on shift, or in transit—so children receive safe, compassionate care when it matters most
- Duration:15 minutes
- Available Credit:None
- Focus Area:Everyday Emergency, Pediatric Readiness
- Target Audience:EMS Clinicians, Families & Children, Nurses
- Emergency Management Phase:Preparedness, Response
- Institution:Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center, Pediatric Pandemic Network
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SCORM packages