RWJBH Mobile Health Medical Director, Bill Wang, MD, FACEP (middle), stands alongside Clinical Team members, Hudson Region Clinical Manager, Jamie Baker (left) and Northern Region Clinical Coordinator, Michael Copeland (right) with their certifications for the Always Ready for Children Program.
(West Orange, NJ)—The New Jersey Department of Health and EMS for Children recently presented the Always Ready for Children Award to RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health. This recognition is part of a national initiative aimed at reducing pediatric death and disability both in the prehospital settings and within hospitals.
“We are proud to be the first health system in New Jersey to receive this award across our entire Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) divisions. It underscores our commitment to caring for children across all settings,” states Fernando (Ferd) Ferrer, MD, FACS, FAAP, Chief Pediatric Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. “As the largest provider of mobile health services in New Jersey and one of the largest in the United States, achieving this award reinforces our commitment to pediatric emergency care,” states Jim Smith, Senior Vice President, Mobile Health.
Pictured are the RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health team members after receiving the Always Ready for Children Award from the New Jersey Department of Health and EMS for Children.
The Always Ready for Children program is presented to organizations that demonstrate excellence in pediatric readiness including specialized training, equipment and protocols. “This recognition prioritizes the unique needs of children and families during emergencies. We are honored to be recognized for this work,” states Steven A. Cohen, MBA, NRP, FACPE, Senior Director of Clinical Quality, Mobile Health.
This award underscores the importance of specialized approaches for children and our commitment to meet those needs. Being “Always Ready” means continuous improvement. “We are incredibly proud of our team for setting and maintaining these rigorous standards,” continues Mr. Smith. RWJBH Mobile Health remains committed to advancing pediatric emergency preparedness through continued education, innovation and partnership with healthcare providers across New Jersey.
For more information about RWJBarnabas Health Mobile Health Services, please visit, rwjbh.org/mobilehealth.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 45,000 employees, contributing more than $7 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org.
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