History of EMSC In New Mexico

Since its inception, the New Mexico EMSC project
has been instrumental in several projects including:

• Organization and oversight of the EMSC Advisory Committee
• Development of the Childhood Updated Medical Summary (ChUMS) booklet.
• Disbursement of subcontract funds to EMS services around the state to conduct community injury prevention projects.
• Establishment of the first and only Pediatric Emergency Department in New Mexico.
• Development of a pediatric curriculum for all levels of EMT (Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic)
• Training of EMS personnel as injury prevention advocates.
• Conducted a statewide hospital needs assessment of pediatric care.
• Development of an EMS for School Nurses curriculum.
• Appointment of a statewide EMSC Medical Director.
• Provision of the PEPP course to field responders.
• Participation in Regional and National planning meetings on EMSC issues.
• Provision of equipment to services in rural, underserved areas.