C N H | K E Y C L U B | Presented by: Updated by: Member Relations Committee California-Nevada-Hawaii District | Key Club International August 2013 CNH Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP)

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Unintentional injury is the #1 killer of children age 14 and under in the U.S. Unintentional injury kills more children every year than any other cause - including disease, homicide and suicide! 90% of these unintentional injuries can be prevented However … These injuries CAN be prevented! Facts

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Accidental injury is the leading cause of death (40%) among children under the age of 15 As much as 90% of these injuries can be easily prevented Common reasons for severe injuries include biking accidents, faulty car booster seats, domestic dangers, playground injuries, and drowning accidents What is PTP? These accidents result from a lack of proper equipment; devices designed for children do not necessarily work for children Lack of education about child safety in both the affected children and adult professionals make the treatment more difficult

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Participating Foundations Recognizing the need to decrease the chances of accidental deaths among children, the Kiwanis Cali-Nev-Ha Foundation created the PTP Program in 1994 PTP pairs up with hospitals around our district to facilitate relations between the Kiwanis Family and the medical field Children's Hospital and Health Center San Diego Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland Children's Hospital Central California

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Programs and Projects Purchase much needed pediatric medical equipment such as immobilization boards, incubators and blood pressure gauges To create or expand community outreach programs that teach the community about the importance of seat belts, helmets, and playground safety etc PTP creates and funds programs to: Train pediatric doctors, nurses and first responders to specialize in child care

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Donations for PTP are spent in 3 major areas: Grants to our partner hospitals-used to fund and create programs to teach staff to specialize in child care Grants to Kiwanis and Service Leadership Program clubs-used to fund Key Club PTP service projects PTP safety items- to buy safety items such as helmets, electric outlet covers, and child ID kits; these safety items are then sold by the Kiwanis Family at a subsidized cost Financial Distribution

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Sample Events Key Club can help prevent unintentional injuries by sponsoring a service project on topics such as: Bicycle Safety Booster Seats Child Abuse Prevention Child Safety Children's Miracle Network Fire Prevention First Aid and CPR Home Safety Immunizations Injury Prevention Playground Safety Poison Prevention, Shaken Baby Syndrome Smoking Awareness Water Safety Car washes Restaurant fundraisers Talent Shows Awake-A-Thons Bake Sales Dances Movie Nights What are some other ideas?

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Established to assist SLP clubs in financing PTP service projects on a start up basis PTP grants are for new PTP projects only Grant funding is limited to 50% of the total project cost, up to $250 per grant Grants for PTP

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Complete the SLP - PTP grant application and include the following: –An estimate of service hours committed to the project –Date when funds are required –A copy of the club’s current year Community Service Budget (if available) – A project budget including club funds committed, “in-kind” donations, and other sources of outside funding How to Apply

Training Topic: Pediatric Trauma Program CNH Key Club District| Key Club International | CNH Questions? Comments? Concerns?