Joachim-Plattin And The SSM Special Needs Tracking And Awareness Response System
As one of the pilot ambulance districts during the development of SSM’s Special Needs Tracking and Awareness Response System (S.T.A.R.S) program, this essential system prepares our EMS providers with essential information to better equip themselves for calls involving a special needs pediatric patient. The S.T.A.R.S program serves as a database detailing the medical history, medications, common medical emergencies, and other critical points of information about each individual inputted into the system and is regularly maintained by SSM Health Systems and is updated every time your child visits their physician.
As our go-to Joachim-Plattin special needs emergency program, we encourage all local qualifying families to enroll their children in the S.T.A.R.S program. Individuals who are enrolled in the program will be assigned a S.T.A.R.S number which will need to be provided should a call to 911 need to be made.
How To Register With Our Special Needs Emergency System
To enroll in the S.T.A.R.S. program, please visit STARS (Special Needs Tracking and Awareness Response System) - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation. If needed, a paramedic from JPAD will make an appointment with you in your home to assist you with your application. If you'd like, you can also visit JPAD to connect with SSM while your S.T.A.R.S. child has the opportunity to meet our crews, explore the ambulance, and see the equipment we use. Please reach out if you believe your loved one would be a good candidate for the S.T.A.R.S. program. For more information, call our main office at 636-937-2224.