Ohio State University (OSU) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have released a series of videos to teach caregivers about the dangers of CR misuse. Support was provided by the National Safety Council and Evenflo.
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Ask Katrina: Can People Exit Cars With Electronic Door Buttons When the Power Is Off?
In this recurring column, SRN shares vehicle-related information from Katrina Rose, SRN collaborator and vehicle liaison for the LATCH Manual. For this issue, Katrina responds to a question posed by SRN editor Denise Donaldson in reaction to a heartbreaking news story.
Question from Denise: I just read about a 20-year-old who died last October due to being trapped inside his Tesla when it caught on fire. Reading further, I find there have tragically been over a dozen other deaths like this, in which occupants couldn’t open a vehicle’s electronic doors because a crash or fire had caused a power failure. Is this something we need to look into to support family safety?
Read More from “Ask Katrina: Can People Exit Cars With Electronic Door Buttons When the Power Is Off?”Rule Allows CPSTs’ Work to Be Billed to Medicaid
In Oregon, a new rule from the Oregon Health Authority defines when the cost of an adaptive CR is covered by Medicaid and establishes outpatient billing codes for in-person seating assessments conducted by CPSTs who also have Safe Travel for All Children (STAC) training. Billing is allowed for the initial evaluation, vehicle fit assessment, and any follow-up visits.
SKW Adds a Prenatal Vehicle Safety Endorsement to CPST Certification
In November, Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW) adopted a prenatal vehicle safety (PVS) enrichment training as one of its official endorsement programs, joining the CPS on School Buses and Safe Travel for All Children curricula. After a CPST completes the free, 1.5-hour PVS training, SKW will add Prenatal Vehicle Safety Educator as an endorsement on their CPST profile page. Attendees also earn 1.5 CEUs toward recertification.
What’s That Sticker? BSA Adds CRs to Longstanding Verification Program
From now on, don’t be surprised to see this new sticker on some CRs
In August, Baby Safety Alliance (BSA) announced it has expanded its product verification program to include CRs for the first time. Although recently renamed Baby Safety Alliance Verified, the program has operated for nearly 50 years under its former Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association name.
Read More from “What’s That Sticker? BSA Adds CRs to Longstanding Verification Program”A Crash Survivor and CPST Pays It Forward
Delightful book Francie and Fitz Booster Buddies is Harty's latest effort to promote child safety
Jenny Harty found her passion for promoting CPS the hard way: On July 1, 2002, her family was involved in a serious hit-and-run crash with a logging truck. The first responders and doctors who tended to her 5-year-old daughter, Madison, assured Harty that her daughter was alive thanks to proper booster use.
Read More from “A Crash Survivor and CPST Pays It Forward”NHTSA’s Recall List Format
Recall list options remain available from NHTSA.gov, other organizations
Readers should note a change in the format of recall information provided by NHTSA, which was brought to SRN’s attention by Sixtus Dominguez, CPST Proxy of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board Inc. (AAIHB) and Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (AASTEC) Tribal Injury Prevention Program (TIPP).
Read More from “NHTSA’s Recall List Format”Ask Katrina: Do Vehicle Manuals State If a CR Lock-Off May Be Used?
In this recurring column, SRN shares vehicle-related information from Katrina Rose, SRN collaborator and vehicle liaison for the LATCH Manual. For this issue, Katrina responds to a question inspired by a flow chart in the 2024 CPST Certification Training technician guide.
Read More from “Ask Katrina: Do Vehicle Manuals State If a CR Lock-Off May Be Used?”FAA Updates Webpage on Flying With Children
Site now has guidance that aligns with CPS best practice, helps normalize CR use
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made significant updates to its webpage that supports caregivers flying with children.
Read More from “FAA Updates Webpage on Flying With Children”SRN Editorial: Take Time to Promote CPS on Aircraft
News stories about recent plane crashes present a prime opportunity for CPSTs to promote safety when flying with children, including the importance of using a CR on aircraft.
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