PCR
The PCR is all that stands between you and trouble when you find yourself on the witness stand
STAR Ambulance’s journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
The ZOLL emsCharts NOW app lets providers quickly capture critical patient data at the time of contact, using standard mobile devices
The ZOLL Claims Clarity data enhances EMS providers’ understanding of their markets and ability to make data-driven decisions
FAQs on owning, amending, retaining and sharing patient care report data
Simplifying the patient assessment process for every patient can reduce variability, lower your stress and improve patient care
Dr. Casey Patrick shares his ePCR pet peeves and the absolute last thing that should be included in the chart
Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Battalion Chief Mark Stahl responded to a call where an unqualified EMT reportedly performed an IO
Discover the metrics agencies should consider tracking, how to package that data to influence decision-makers and how to improve the quality of ePCR reporting
“Where does it hurt?” Test your knowledge of how to assess, localize and document pain
Use these assessment tips and terms to localize pain and guide your treatment plan
Data company ESO released its mid-year report on call volume, PPE use and patient outcomes Thursday
Wren Nealy Jr., Cypress Creek EMS chief operating officer, relates how BWCs have contributed to personnel safety, QA/QI
What I learned about professionalism, advancing EMS and the importance of attention-to-detail in a PCR during my week at jury duty
A team from the Institute of Neurological Sciences updated the GCS and developed a Structured Approach to Assessment to minimize variation in stimulation and response measurement
A national database examining five metrics in evidence-based care gives EMS a framework to improve tactics, efficiency, outcomes and resource allocation
Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won’t be called into question
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
ePCRs allow virtually limitless information extraction through automated data storage and retrieval
All members of the EMS team must commit to improving patient care documentation by expanding on the details and ensuring completion
Access to patient records through prehospital and hospital EHR integration will help paramedics improve patient outcomes
Use the chronological approach to tell a vivid story about a patient encounter, the care provided and your competence as an EMS provider
Improving ePCR systems make it easier to capture, share, monitor and analyze big data for better local and national patient care
Usability of electronic patient care reports, mobile technology applications and model for improvement discussed at EMS World Expo
Standardizing the transition of care helps improve patient safety and ensure the patient’s care is smooth and no information is lost
From eclipsing natural disasters to devastating economic downturns, how will you get back up and running quickly?
True loyalty is pushing for improvement, rather than accepting substandard patient care from your peers and co-workers
Minimize mistakes and improve billing collections by confirming every PCR is accurate and descriptive
With an Internet connection in its ambulances and iPads to fill out patient care reports, the agency cut its filing times in half
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