Post on 24-Nov-2021
October 13, 2021
6PM to 7PM
CE Credits
EMS: 1 EMS Operations
I/C: 1 Education
Administration
Geoff
LassersAAS, Paramedic I/C
John TheutMS, Paramedic I/C
“The Value of EMS
ePCR data”
Introduction
Geoff LassersAAS, Paramedic I/C
Qi@ocmca.org
FF/Paramedic,
West Bloomfield Fire
Department (2004)
EMS System Manager,
Oakland County Medical
Control (2015)
Host / Executive Producer,
EMS on AIR Podcast (2020)
EMS Continuing Education
Coordinator,
Introduction
Director of Education,
American CME(2009 - 2021)Geoff Lassers
AAS, Paramedic I/C
Qi@ocmca.org
Introduction
John TheutMS, Paramedic I/C
Qi@ocmca.org
Shift Commander/Paramedic,
Ferndale Fire Department (1995-2021)
Quality Improvement
Coordinator,
Oakland County Medical
Control (2020)
Appreciate the value of a high-
quality EMS ePCR and its role in
system-wide improvement.
Learning Objectives
Describe the intent, purpose of
NEMSIS and MIEMSIS and how they
impact the practice of an EMS
provider, as well as their agency and
system.
Learning Objectives
List and describe applicable State
EMS protocols associated with EMS
ePCR submission compliance.
Learning Objectives
List and describe education and
other supporting resources
designed for EMS providers, ICs
and LSAs.
Learning Objectives
• Electronic patient care record (ePCR)
The role and value of EMS ePCRs
The value of a
high-quality EMS
ePCRs
• Electronic patient care record (ePCR)
The role and value of EMS ePCRs
The only record of each
individual patient contact,
treatment, transportation,
or cancellation of services
within each EMS service.
Medical Control Authority (MCA)
Michigan Public
Act 368 of 1978
as amendedThe law that governs EMS in Michigan, including the
completion of ePCRs
Medical Control Authority (MCA)
• Specific to
Michigan
• Quasi -
governmental
body
• Hospital funded
• Coordinates the EMS system
• Establish EMS protocols
• Educate the system
Medical Control Authority (MCA)
Oakland County Medical Control Authority
(OCMCA)
• 3,000 EMS providers
• 50 EMS agencies
• 15 hospitals
• 250,000+ annual 911
calls
250,000+ ePCRs annually
Oakland County Medical Control Authority
(OCMCA)
• 3,000 EMS providers
• 50 EMS agencies
• 15 hospitals
• 250,000+ annual 911
calls
250,000+ ePCRs annually
That’s a LOT of data
National EMS Information System
The role and value of NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS
NEMSIS.org
National EMS ePCRs data
repository• Nationwide framework for
collecting, storing, and sharing standardized EMS data
Michigan EMS Information System
The role and value of NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS
Michigan’s EMS ePCRs
data repository• Michigan specific additions to NEMSIS requirements
• Shapes EMS
protocols
• Validates
performance
measures and
benchmarks
• Determines
effectiveness of
treatments,
procedures and
CURRENT benefits of NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
How can I assure my LSA is compliant?
• Know your protocols
• Maintain an ongoing quality assurance and
improvement processes
• Ensure that incidents are being uploaded to
MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Know your protocols
• Michigan EMS Protocol 8-29
Electronic Records and EMS Information System
• All agencies must transfer data at least monthly
into MI-EMSIS
• Uploaded by the 15th of the month following
• Agencies that perform invasive skills must transfer
data at least daily
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Maintain ongoing QA/QI programs
• Review ePCRs and related data for
standardization
• Provide ongoing feedback
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• CURRENT Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 1:
The Value of EMS Patient Care Reports
Module 2:
EMS PCRs - The Rules of the Game
Module 3:
EMS PCRs - Data Elements and Requirements
Module 4:
EMS Patient Care Report
Narratives
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• FUTURE Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 1: How do I know my LSA
ePCRs are being uploaded to
MIEMSIS successfully?
How to access your LSA ePCR data to
determine “failures” and “warnings.”
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• FUTURE Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 2: Identifying ePCRs that
failed to upload
How to identify and locate problems that
prevent ePCR upload to MIEMSIS
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• FUTURE Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 3: Identify and categorize
ePCR failures
How to correct ePCRs so they may
upload to MIEMSIS
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• FUTURE Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 4: Preventing MIEMSIS
upload failures
Empower LSAs to implement strategies
and corrective actions to eliminate
reoccurring problems
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• FUTURE Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 5: Providing ePCR
feedback to EMS
How to address failures and warnings
via education with their EMS personnel
NEMSIS and MI-EMSIS compliance
Ensure ePCRs upload to MIEMSIS and NEMSIS
• FUTURE Education for LSAs and
EMSModule 6: How do I know if my
strategies and interventions are
working
Empower LSAs to evaluate their
strategies and interventions for
effectiveness