The Importance of Electronic PCR Data
Significance of electronic PCR data in emergency medical services and how it impacts patient care, quality improvement, legal documentation, and professional growth. Learn about the role of different agencies in managing ePCR data and its implications.
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April 13, 2025 1 Electronic PCR Data: Why You Should Care! A Collaboration Between Hudson Valley REMSCO, Westchester REMSCO and NYS DOH BEMSATS
April 13, 2025 2 Presentation Objectives Introduction and History of ePCR Data What is an ePCR? What happens to my ePCR? What does my Region do with my ePCR? What does NYS do with my ePCR? Why should I (an EMT/AEMT/CCT/Paramedic) care? Why should I (an agency leader / QI Coordinator) care? NEMSIS V2.2.1 V3.4.0 Transition
April 13, 2025 3 Introduction and History of ePCR Data National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) NEMSIS (2.2.1 3.4.0) NEMSIS TAC (Technical Assistance Center) Data Flow Provider Documents on ePCR NYS Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma Systems NEMSIS TAC
4/13/2025 4 April 13, 2025 4 What is a PCR or an ePCR? Essential part of prehospital medical care which must include key components Necessary for continued care at a hospital Should be completed each time an EMS agency is dispatched for any type response May be utilized in a legal proceeding
April 13, 2025 5 What Happens to my ePCR EMT ePCR Documentation Completed ePCR data or fax sent to receiving hospital ePCR data transmitted to NYS State Bridge System Analysis / Quality Improvement ePCR quality improvement (QI) review by agency ePCR quality improvement study by REMSCO
April 13, 2025 6 What Does My RESMCO Do With My ePCR (DATA) Timely Submission Checks Validation Score Checks Quality Improvement (QI) Studies System Analysis Public Health Initiatives
April 13, 2025 7 What does NYS Do With my ePCR (DATA) Validation Score Checks (Software Vendor) Skills Utilization Reporting (Collaborative Protocols) Naloxone Administration Encounter Reporting
April 13, 2025 8 Why Should I (You) (an EMT/AEMT/CCT/Paramedic) Care? Continuity of Patient Care Legal Record Quality Improvement Personal and Professional Growth
April 13, 2025 9 Why Should I (You) (an Agency Leader / QI Coordinator) Care? Compliance with 12-02 and 12-03 Billing Capabilities / Revenue Recovery Quality Improvement Good Data Informed Decision Making System Analysis
April 13, 2025 10 NEMSIS National EMS Information System 2.2.1 3.4.0 More mandatory fields (data failures) Earlier Submission (faster access to data) National Standard / Comparable Data Fields
April 13, 2025 11 NEMSIS Transition Software Vendor Timeline Small Number of Agencies Transition When Software Vendor and EMS Agency are Prepared EMS Agency and Staff Availability Problem Resolutions Historical Data Submission Current Data Submission Data and Compliance Monitoring
April 13, 2025 12 Resources NEMSIS Data Dictionary NEMSIS V3.4.0 Qualified and Tested Platforms NYS V3.4.0 Supplemental Data Dictionary REMSCO Staff NYS DOH BEMSATS (Informatics, Data, PCRs) Peter L. Brodie, EMS Data Coordinator Michael Tayler, Health Systems Specialist 3
April 13, 2025 13 Acknowledgements Jeffrey Crutcher ~ Hudson Valley REMSCO Richard Blackley ~ Westchester REMSCO Nancy Benedetto ~ New York City REMSCO Joseph Raneri ~ New York City REMSCO
