Topic:
"Car Seat Safety & Challenges"

Speaker(s):
Bridgette Watson and Leni Ulrich

Objective(s):

1. Recognize the important potential of child passenger safety to reduce the risk of death and injury for child occupants in the event of a crash.
2. Describe factors that contribute to the high prevalence of child safety seat misuse to better inform clients and families.
3. Describe the process for selecting an appropriate child safety sea.
4. Identify available resources to ensure child safety restraints are being used correctly.
5. Discuss current state of Car Seat Challenge tests across the US.
6. Provide information on how to recognize improper use in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
7. Provide local and national resources for staff and families.
8. Talk about the importance of utilizing trained staff (CPSTs).
9. Discuss current data and trends.