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Walk Safe Program Gillian Hotz, Ph.D Director, Neurotrauma Outcome Research Associate Research Professor University of Miami /Jackson Memorial Medical Center Slide 2 Sponsored by the Ryder Trauma Center at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Funding for this program provided by grants from: The Florida Department of Transportation The Childrens Trust FedEx Support Slide 3 Walk Safe Research Team Walk Safe Research Team Program Manager: Program Manager: Andrea Castelblanco, MD Andrea Castelblanco, MD Program Assistants: Program Assistants: Sherika Colston Sherika Colston Amberly Reynolds Amberly Reynolds Stella Elberg Stella Elberg Emily Rizzo Emily Rizzo Slide 4 IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS FOR LIVES TO CHANGE FOREVER IT ONLY TAKES SECONDS FOR LIVES TO CHANGE FOREVER Slide 5 Slide 6 National Problem 1. Approximately 25,000 children are struck by motor vehicles each year in the United States. 2. Pedestrian vs. motor vehicle crashes represents 22% of total injury by this population (NHTSA 2000). 3. More school aged pedestrians are killed in the afternoon than the morning with 42% of the fatalities occurring in crashes between 3 and 4 pm (USDOT 1999). Slide 7 Miami-Dade County 1. 2003: Florida has the 2 nd highest pedestrian fatality rates in the nation (NCSA, 2002). 2. 2003: Miami-Dade county is ranked #1 in the State for pedestrian fatalities and injuries (FDOT). 3. The mortality rate of pedestrian trauma in this county (3.9 per 100,000) is higher than the national average (2.3 per 100,000) (McCann & DeLillie,2000). Slide 8 Miami-Dade County Year / Age 0-45-910-14Total 2001InjuriesFatalities50193115002932 2002InjuriesFatalities2003InjuriesFatalities521360104110131161120127232574 Miami-Dade MPO Pedestrian Crash Data Base Slide 9 Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities M-D County All Ages 2000 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 PHBC Fatalities 81 71827464 PHBC Injuries 1643 1717157114731405 Slide 10 Ryder Trauma Center Ryder Trauma Center Slide 11 M-D County Trauma Center Data M-D County Trauma Center Data Year(10/01-9/30) Ryder Trauma Center Liberty City Miami Children's Hospital Totals 2002-2003 47 479 51 5198 2003-2004 30 305 38 3868 2004-2005 20 205 27 2752 2005-2006 Slide 12 Walk Safe Task Force established in 2001 Slide 13 Literature Review 1. 1. Child education programs are the most effective approach to prevention. 2. 2. Widely acceptance of teaching pedestrian safety skills by using knowledge-base approaches and practical training exercises in a real traffic environment (Zeedyk eta l., 2002). 3. 3. The United States many years and millions of dollars researching pedestrian and bicycle safety; however, few comprehensive interventions designed to reduce pedestrian injuries in children have been evaluated. Slide 14 USA Needs a Program In Canada and the United Kingdom pedestrian/bicycle safety is taught nationwide for all school- aged children. In Canada and the United Kingdom pedestrian/bicycle safety is taught nationwide for all school- aged children. There have been many attempts to teach this information, however, it is now recommended that the best place for it to be learned is in the classroom. There have been many attempts to teach this information, however, it is now recommended that the best place for it to be learned is in the classroom. Slide 15 Injury Prevention Model The Four Es Education Engineering Enforcement Encouragement Slide 16 Walk Safe Can . Reduce pediatric pedestrian injury and fatalities by providing the Walk Safe Program, a school-based safety education program for elementary school age children Reduce pediatric pedestrian injury and fatalities by providing the Walk Safe Program, a school-based safety education program for elementary school age children Slide 17 Community-Based Partnership The Ryder Trauma Center Miami Dade County Public Schools Miami Dade Police Department Metro-Dade Public Works Department MiamiDade School Board Police Dept. Beber Silverstein Group Funded by Florida Department of Transportation Funded by Florida Department of Transportation Slide 18 Study Phases Study Phases Phase I: Review of the literature and Retrospective data review and develop Prospective Surveillance System (2001) Phase II: Develop PPT Study & Partnerships (2001/2002) Phase III: Pilot Project in 4 schools in 2 high risk districts (2/02) Phase IV: WalkSafe:16 schools in LC (2/03) Phase V: WalkSafe:203 schools MD(10/03) Phase VI: Sustaining WalkSafe and (10/04) Expansion Expansion Slide 19 But can it work In the highest risk area in Miami-Dade County? The primary aim of Phase IV was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Walk Safe program, an elementary school based pedestrian safety program in a single high-risk district in Miami-Dade County. Slide 20 WALKSAFE PROGRAM PPT Study: 16 Elementary Schools in Liberty City Slide 21 Liberty City Pedestrian Crashes Before and After Walk Safe Program Year / Age 0-45-910-14Total 20017131939 20022003 (WS 2/03) 14410815133925 Slide 22 The Intervention Making Communities Safer Slide 23 Program Objectives 1. Implementation of a formal educational school based program for elementary school children ( K -5) 2. Development of a comprehensive multidisciplinary community oriented partnership program, involving: education, engineering and enforcement. 3. Implementation of the Walk Safe Program on a yearly basis. Slide 24 Goals 1. To lower the incidence of Pediatric Pedestrian Trauma (PPT). 2. Increase school age childrens knowledge about pedestrian safety. 3. Develop street crossing skills. 4. Change pedestrian behavior. 5. Create a more pedestrian friendly environment around schools. 6. Collect data to measure program outcomes. Slide 25 Walk Safe Program Curriculum The program will be held daily for half hour sessions on three consecutive days. The program will be held daily for half hour sessions on three consecutive days. Three separate curricula will be presented: Three separate curricula will be presented: - Kindergarten and Grade 1 - Grades 2 and 3 - Grades 4 and 5 Each curriculum has three lesson plans. Each curriculum has three lesson plans. Slide 26 Intervention Schedule October5October6October11 WednesdayThursdayTuesday Walk to school day Classroom Education & Video Outside Simulation Poster Contest The program curricula will be taught this year to coincide with the International Walk to School Day. Slide 27 International Walk to School Week International Walk to School Week: International Walk to School Week: October 3 7, 2005 October 3 7, 2005 International Walk to School Day: International Walk to School Day: Wednesday October 5, 2005 Wednesday October 5, 2005 Information: www.walktoschool.org Information: www.walktoschool.orgwww.walktoschool.org call Brian Hannigan, RN @ 305-666-6511 call Brian Hannigan, RN @ 305-666-6511 ext. 2516 ext. 2516 Slide 28 International Walk to School Day, 2003 Devon Aire Elementary Slide 29 Slide 30 Walk Safe Outline 1. Objective 2. Materials 3. Agenda and Activities 4. Surveys 5. Dissemination Slide 31 Educational Videos All videos for the Walk Safe Program will be available on Teachers Choice. In order to schedule the videos for your class you need to call 786- 275- 0800 and then follow the menu. All videos for the Walk Safe Program will be available on Teachers Choice. In order to schedule the videos for your class you need to call 786- 275- 0800 and then follow the menu. Name of the video Grade Level Code Stop and Look with Willy Whistle K 3rd 1070 A Surprise for Otto K 3rd 1073 Walking with your eyes 4 5th 1069 Slide 32 Walk Safe Websites 1. http://www.pedibrain.org http://www.pedibrain.org 2. http://divisionoflifeskills.dadeschools.net/ FLASH/index.html and http://divisionoflifeskills.dadeschools.net/ FLASH/index.html and http://divisionoflifeskills.dadeschools.net/ FLASH/index.html and 3. http://www.cure.fau.edu/pedcenter/ http://www.cure.fau.edu/pedcenter/ These websites have all the materials needed for the Walk Safe program. For any further information, contact the Neurotrauma Research Office at 305-243-8115. Slide 33 Walk Safe Program Curriculum Kindergarten and Grade 1 Day 1: Classroom Education & Video 1. Thought provoking questions (pay special attention to their answers). 2. Videos: Stop and Look with Willy Whistle, A Surprise for Otto 3. Students will answer questions about the video. 4. Complete workbook activities. Slide 34 WalkSafe Program Curriculum Kindergarten and Grade 1 Day 2: Outside Simulation 1. A brief review. 2. Street crossing activity: Using a pretend road (set-up on school grounds), students will be asked to react to different scenarios. 3. Red & green circles will be needed. 4. If time permits, students should complete workbook activities. Slide 35 Outside Simulation Car on the street Cones Curb/edge Spot for teacher, Conducting the simulation Students Slide 36 An open space and creativity are needed to recreate your pretend road Slide 37 Slide 38 Stop and look L-R-L Slide 39 At the front of a car Stop and look L-R-L Slide 40 Throw out a ball and see if the child follows the safety rules Slide 41 WalkSafe Program Curriculum Kindergarten and Grade 1 Day 3: Poster Contest 1. 1. Review key concepts learned during the week. 2. 2. Students will create a poster about how to cross the street safely. 3. 3. Each child will receive a Walk Safe certificate. Slide 42 WalkSafe Program Curriculum Grades 2 and 3 1. 1. Same basic layout as K- curriculum. 2. 2. Use of the same videos. 3. 3. Introduce the word pedestrian. 4. 4. Outside activities are the same. 5. 5. Poster contest on day 3. Slide 43 WalkSafe Program Curriculum Grades 4 and 5 Day1 1. 1. Short video: Walking With Your Eyes. Days 2 1. 1. A brief review. 2. 2. Using a pretend road (set-up on school grounds), students will play a game that requires them to use their knowledge of pedestrian safety. Slide 44 WalkSafe Program Curriculum Grades 4 and 5 Day 3 1. 1. Review key concepts learned during the week. 2. 2. Students will create a poster about how to cross the street safely. 3. 3. Each child will receive a WALKSAFE certificate. Slide 45 Engineering Component for Liberty City Schools The following environmental recommendations for pedestrian were safety submitted: New street signage for pedestrians (16/16) Repaint pavement markings (16/16) New flashing signals (3/16) Relocation of speed and loading zones (5/16) Increase maintenance of the street (2/16) Relocation of signals and crosswalks (4/16) Request for additional crossing guards (2/16) A total of 32 orders were approved by the Department to be corrected during the year 2003. Slide 46 Enforcement Enforcement For the month of October we encourage the participation of the M-D Police Dept and M-D School Board Police and City of Miami Gardens Police Dept. to increase radar, ticketing and enforce traffic laws around the elementary schools. Slide 47 Checklist Program available on line. Copy of the curriculum and program materials. Schedule a training session using the Walk Safe PowerPoint presentation for all of your teachers at your school. Work on time and scheduling for the program on the designated days. Check resources available at your school. Slide 48 Teachers Survey Make sure your teachers complete the Walk Safe Program Survey available online and submit it back to your schools office at the end of the program. Your feedback is very important to us Slide 49 You can help our kids Walk Safe! Ayude a nuestros ninos a dar pasos seguros !!