Child Emergency Services Day is celebrated on the Wednesday of annual Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. For 2022, EMS Week occurs mid-May. This year, Child Emergency Services Day will be celebrated on May 18. National EMS Week recognizes and appreciates the contributions of all emergency medical workers and service providers. Get involved, spread awareness, and also celebrate these unsung heroes.
Child Emergency Services Day
President Gerald Ford declared the first National Emergency Medical Services Week in November 1974. Wednesday of that week was the first Child Emergency Services Day. In 2007 the month changed to May. Child Emergency Services Day’s purpose is focus on the need for high-quality and specialized emergency medical care for children. It also raises awareness on the challenges faced by medical personnel.
In addition, Child Emergency Services Day calls attention to the need for more emergency services and trained professionals. These services extend to children who may be in “acute care settings” are in need of hospitalization, and even mental-health needs.
Pursuing Claims On Behalf of Injured Children
Furthermore, it is critical to ensure hurt children have the financial support necessary to survive later in life. When another person is responsible for a child’s injury, get help filing a claim. Reports in 2017, show medical costs for injuries to children ages 19 and younger was more than $6.6 billion. The cost includes emergency transportation to the hospital and the long-term care as children age with disabilities. Thus money will pay for a child’s recovery and make a difference.
Before An Injury
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The most costly childhood injuries are falls. Falls account for more than $1.1 billion of all childhood injury costs. Protect your child and the children in your neighborhoods. For example, look for tripping and other dangers that cause falls. Next, take action to prevent falling accidents.
In addition, prevent other common causes of child injuries. These injuries include being struck by objects, poisoning, drowning, assault and burns.
The Merdes Law Firm has been helping injured Alaskans for more than 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us … We’re here if you do. ~ Ward Merdes
Sources: Child Safety Network; National Today; Ward Merdes
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