MARION COUNTY, W.Va. — Marion County Rescue Squad became the first EMS agency in West Virginia to be recognized through the state’s Always Ready for Kids Program, the agency announced on Facebook.
The recognition focuses on pediatric readiness and the agency’s preparation to care for children during medical emergencies.
To receive the recognition, Marion County Rescue Squad designated a pediatric emergency care coordinator, completed pediatric-focused training and continuing education, and maintained age-appropriate pediatric equipment and medication resources. The agency also developed pediatric quality improvement initiatives and policies aimed at safe and effective care for children.
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Erin Timbrook, coordinator of West Virginia’s EMS for Children program, and Dr. P.S. Martin, West Virginia State EMS Medical Director and Marion County Rescue Squad Agency Medical Director, presented the recognition to the agency.
Speakers at the presentation included Timbrook, Martin, Marion County Rescue Squad Board of Directors President Geno Guerrieri, Chief Stephanie Vandetta and Assistant Chief and Pediatric Care Coordinator Donna Wade. They addressed the importance of pediatric readiness and the agency’s work to prepare crews to treat children and support families.
Timbrook’s daughter also attended the presentation and thanked Marion County Rescue Squad, speaking about the importance of emergency preparedness for pediatric patients.
Agency leaders said the recognition reflects Marion County Rescue Squad’s commitment to pediatric emergency care and to the Marion County community.
The agency credited its providers, leadership team, medical direction, board of directors and community partners for helping achieve the recognition.
