STARS: Special Needs Tracking & Awareness Response System
The Special Needs Tracking and Awareness Response System, or "STARS," is a one-of-a-kind program designed to improve emergency care for children with medical complexities. Through the creation of personalized, emergency care plans that are written specifically for EMS and emergency department staff, intensive training and the development of a centralized web-based system that integrates with 911 dispatching systems, our goal is to make emergency care safer for our most fragile children.
STARS is a single program developed and maintained by multiple pediatric hospitals and used by many emergency and EMS agencies throughout Missouri and Illinois. STARS allows medical professionals to access important patient information and care instructions before they even arrive at the patient's side. This way, they can provide faster, more skillful care for better patient outcomes.
Implement STARS in Your District
For ambulance districts, fire departments or community hospitals interested in implementing STARS in their community should contact:
Nicholas Salzman, EMT-P, FP-C, BA | STARS Program Coordinator
314-678-3055
Melanie Biver, RT, BA | STARS STARS Program Liaison
314-678-3054
Resources for Families
Parents, teachers and other caregivers can also help promote the safest, happiest environment possible for children. Check out some resources here:
Resources for Health Care Providers
First responders, physicians, nurses and allied health professional can benefit from and ultimately better serve their patients with the following resources:
STARS FAQs
Our web-based system was built with expansion in mind. Any pediatric hospital who chooses to sign on to be a part of STARS will have full administrative access to the STARS database, training links and other resources.