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Cole County approves EMS distribution of infant ‘safe-sleep’ kits as pilot program
Summary
County health department staff and EMS described a pilot where EMS crews will carry safe-sleep kits (sleep sack, fitted sheet, pacifier, education) for infants found in unsafe home-sleep situations; the kits are funded through existing safe-crib and maternal-child health contracts.
County health officials and EMS on April 7 described a new pilot to equip emergency crews with safe-sleep kits for infants found in unsafe home environments.
Health department staff said the kits include a wearable sleep sack, a fitted sheet and educational information and will be distributed by EMS when crews encounter an infant who lacks a safe separate sleep space.…
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