EMSC Advisory Committee

Committee Chairperson: Justin Sales, MD | jusales@lhs.org

Committee Chairperson Elect: Christa Schulz, MD | cgschulz@stcharleshealthcare.org

Family Representatives: Tamara Bakewell | bakewell@ohsu.edu & Alicia Riddle | riddleal@ohsu.edu

EMSC Advisory Committee

• Support the regionalization and improvement of pediatric emergency medical services.
  
• Designate, using nationally recognized classifications where possible, emergency medical services centers for the provision of care for time-sensitive pediatric medical emergencies.
  
• Provide advice to the OHA EMS Program on:
  
• Voluntary categorization of emergency medical services agencies and hospital emergency departments that meet requirements for pediatric readiness.
  
• Necessary pediatric patient care equipment for prehospital and pediatric critical care.
  
• Development of guidelines for referral of pediatric patients to appropriate levels of care and an interfacility transfer system for critically ill or injured pediatric patients.
  
• Analyze statewide pediatric prehospital, critical care, and trauma care data for quality improvement.

Members

EMSC Advisory Committee Members

2026 Meeting Schedule

Key Resources

• Rules and Statutes
• Boards and Committees
• EMS Provider License Verification
• EMSC Advisory Committee Bylaws