Oregon EMS for Children

Peds Ready EMS

Program Application


Welcome to the application for Oregon's Peds Ready EMS program. Peds Ready EMS sets the standard for EMS transport agency pediatric readiness. Completing the steps necessary to participate in Peds Ready EMS will improve agency readiness to treat pediatric emergency medical and trauma patients. This is a voluntary recognition program, and there is no fee to participate.


If you have questions about this program, please read the Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions documents, visit the Oregon EMS for Children (EMSC) Program website, or contact the Oregon EMSC Program Manager, Rachel Ford, at rachel.l.ford@oha.oregon.gov or 971-673-0564. If you encounter technical issues when submitting this form, please contact Nicole Perkins at nicole.m.perkins@oha.oregon.gov or 971-469-2899.


Demographic and Contact Information

Please write the name in full, without abbreviations.

Select the region(s) in which the EMS agency operates.


References: Map, county and zip code list

Select the county or counties included in the EMS agency's service area.

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Recognition Requirements

For the verification sections, type your initials into the textbox following the statement.

I verify that the EMS agency is in compliance with Oregon EMS statutes and rules, including but not limited to:

  • Agencies must carry all required pediatric patient care and pediatric safe transport equipment for their licensed vehicle type(s).
  • Agencies must submit complete patient care reports that include data points in the NEMSIS data dictionary.
  • Agencies must submit patient care reports that meet specifications of all NEMSQA pediatric measures and other NEMSQA measures under review by the Oregon EMSC Program.
  • If applicable, upload all current waivers in the File Upload section at the end of this form.


For references, see the Peds Ready EMS Application Guide.


Initial below to verify.

Enter the name of the agency's Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator or Pediatric Champion, designated during annual EMS agency license renewal.

I verify that all EMS providers on agency roster have completed required pediatric education for their provider license type.


For references, see the Peds Ready EMS Application Guide.


Initial below to verify.

Describe the agency's community outreach and education activities. For examples of relevant event types, see the Peds Ready EMS Application Guide.


Initial application: For agencies submitting an initial application to the Peds Ready EMS Program, describe at least one outreach activity completed in the previous year.


Renewal application: For agencies renewing their Peds Ready EMS recognition, describe outreach completed in the previous two years.


If available, upload supporting documentation in the File Upload section at the end of this form. Examples of documentation: event flyers, communications with staff or volunteers, photographs from the event, etc.

I verify that the agency has signed up for the Oregon Registries for EMS app and enrolled all providers on agency roster.


Initial below to verify.

I verify that the agency encourages all providers to access HERO Kids Registry information, by using the app or confidential provider hotline, when treating patients ages 0-26.


Initial below to verify.

I verify that the agency has knowledge of city, county, district, regional, and/or state disaster plans that include considerations for the unique needs of children.


Initial below to verify.

I verify that the agency has developed a SOG, SOP, and/or MOU that describes agency utilization of city, county, district, regional, and/or state disaster plan requirements. Participation in multi-agency development of plans (e.g., a county ambulance service plan) also qualifies.


Upload supporting documentation in the File Upload section at the end of this form.


Initial below to verify.

I verify that the agency participates in disaster exercises occurring within the agency's service area.


Initial below to verify.

I verify that the agency has completed and will continue to complete the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project assessment as requested by the Oregon EMSC Program.


Initial below to verify.

What has the agency identified as the primary areas for growth or improvement of its pediatric readiness? Provide at least two examples. How is the agency working to address these gaps?


Note: Refer to the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project assessment gap report.

Upload supporting documentation of:

  1. All current agency waivers, if applicable;
  2. Documentation of community outreach and education activities, if available; and
  3. SOG, SOP, and/or MOU that describes agency utilization of city, county, district, regional, and/or state disaster plan requirements.
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