FLORIDA NEONATAL PEDIATRIC
TRANSPORT NETWORK INC.
FNPTNA
Mission
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Provide a mechanism of networking
information to Florida neonatal transport
programs.
Establish an organization dedicated to
neonatal ground and air transport services
on a state and national level.
Establish protocols and benchmarking in the
State of Florida for neonatal transport.
FNPTNA
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Dedicated toward the networking of health
care professionals involved in the transport
of critically ill infants and children.
Incorporation
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Incorporated as a not-for profit
organization in 1992.
Pediatrics
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1991 – Initially focused on the transport of
neonatal patients.
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1999 – Expanded to include the transport of
pediatrics patients.
Mission Continued
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Make recommendations to the Florida
Bureau of EMS on neonatal transport
legislation.
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Enhance the safety standards for neonatal
transport in the State of Florida.
Starting The Organization
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The FNPTNA was started in 1991 by a group
of Transport Directors from All Children’s
Hospital, Miami Children’s Hospital,
ShandsCair at the University of Florida, and
Sacred Heart Hospital.
Membership
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Membership in the FNPTNA is open to
physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists,
and emergency service personnel who are
involved or interested in the transport of
newborns and children.
Meetings
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Quarterly
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In conjunction with the State of Florida
Bureau of EMS and other constituency
groups.
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Locations around the State of Florida.
Highlights
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Obtained a State Matching EMS Grant
Networking with transport programs
throughout the State of Florida
Working with the State of Florida Bureau of
EMS
Legislative changes
Providing education: NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E.,
Neonatal Airway Management.