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Welcome to the official website of the
Intermountain Regional EMS for Children Coordinating Council
Background Update
Children in the intermountain west are at greater risk of premature death and disability from injury compared to the nation as a whole. Limited health care resources and the rural nature of the region may contribute to these higher rates of death. Recognizing the need for a focused approach, the Intermountain Regional Emergency Medical Services for Children Coordinating Council, Inc. (IRECC) was formed in 1992 as an alliance of eight states conducting EMSC activities. IRECC is now a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with elected officials, formalized bylaws, and fiscal responsibility dedicated to supporting an interstate approach to data collection, collaboration, and interventions. The organization currently operates under a regional continuing education grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and other revenue sources.
Cooperation and Collaboration
The eight states have established strong interstate and regional collaboration. Many IRECC activities have focused on training for prehospital and hospital personnel. A standard curriculum has evolved and been improved upon as it has passed from one state to the next. The IRECC states have shared training personnel and technology across their boundaries. Cooperative ventures with universities, the IHS tribal EMS agencies and other pediatric focused organizations have resulted in research into preventable trauma deaths; the development of specialty training and resources for children who are technologically dependent; and comparisons of traditional and non-traditional training delivery methods.
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