Emergency Child Restraints

There is no safe way to transport a pediatric patient in the back of an ambulance...or is there?

Unlike child car seats used in automobiles which must meet rigorous safety standards developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are no such requirements for child transport devices used in ambulances. Further, industry experts agree the testing criteria for child seats designed for automobiles do not apply to the patient compartment of an ambulance. It is recommended, not mandated, that EMS providers utilize devices specifically designed for child transport in ambulances.

In order to ensure safe transport of pediatric patients, CECA has decided to embark on a project to help outfit every ambulance in our state with a pediatric transport device to keep our children safe when riding in the back of an ambulance.

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Thank you so much to these donors who have made it possible for us to purchase Emergency Child Restraints for EMS agencies throughout Tennessee!

Sensory Kit Pilot Program

The Children's Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee is excited to partner with Family Voices of TN to introduce our Sensory Kit Pilot Program, aimed at improving the emergency care experience for patients with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Each sensory kit is designed to cater to the unique needs of these patients, helping to reduce stress and improve communication during emergency situations.

What's Included:

Communication Card with Marker: A simple and effective tool for non-verbal patients to express their needs and feelings.
Noise-Reducing Headphones: Designed to help minimize auditory overstimulation and create a more comfortable environment.
Sunglasses: To reduce visual overstimulation from bright lights, often found in emergency settings.
Sensory Toys: To provide a tactile outlet for stress relief and focus.

Training and Distribution:

All participating EMS agencies will receive specialized Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) training, ensuring that our teams are well-prepared to support patients with IDD effectively. Each EMS agency involved in the pilot program will receive one sensory kit.

We believe that with the right tools and training, we can make a significant difference in the care and comfort of patients with IDD during emergency situations. Join us in our mission to ensure every child receives the best possible care when they need it most.

Apply for your kit today!

Donate a Sensory Kit

Completed Projects

Thank you so much for all of your support in helping make these projects possible! Our EMS agencies and hospitals are forever grateful to generous donors like you.

Did you know that pediatric medication dosing is based on weight and not a standard dose like adults receive?

We have started a campaign to purchase pediatric scales that lock in kilograms for hospitals throughout Tennessee that need help purchasing this new equipment. Pediatric dosing errors is one of the leading medical mistakes and by having a scale that locks in kilograms, it eliminates any math or conversions when providers need to determine the correct medicine the child needs.

Medication errors is one of the leading medical errors providers make, we're working to eliminate this from occurring.

There have been 833 medication dosing tools purchased and given to EMS across the state of Tennessee. 559 EMS agencies are still waiting for their copy! One book is needed for each ambulance and this provides a resource for EMS providers when they are in the field during an emergency situation to ensure they are providing the correct amount of medication to a pediatric patient.