EPCR
The Legal Guardian answers a reader’s question about legal liability for his partner’s inaccurate and poorly written patient care narratives
A complete narrative in the patient care report that is reviewed and signed by the patient is your best protection against liability for the non-transport decision
As society becomes more and more litigious, EMS providers face greater and greater risk by not fully documenting their calls
Ambulance services cannot afford to feed the billing department incomplete, inaccurate or misrepresented information
Minimize mistakes and improve billing collections by confirming every PCR is accurate and descriptive
Use the ePCR to showcase your skills, knowledge and professionalism
The patient care report needs to clearly and consistently demonstrate that patients received good patient care
Be thorough, timely and proofread your PCRs to ensure your treatments and professionalism won’t be called into question
Use these assessment tips and terms to localize pain and guide your treatment plan
Use the chronological approach to tell a vivid story about a patient encounter, the care provided and your competence as an EMS provider
Go back to the basics with a thorough understanding of pediatric appearance, breathing and circulation warning signs, and the cardinal rule of pediatric assessment
How communities are saving lives by understanding where and when overdoses occur
Download this EMS1 ePCR buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Learn what the industry is doing about its biggest issues
How is your agency faring on these important metrics?
Simplifying the patient assessment process for every patient can reduce variability, lower your stress and improve patient care
FedRAMP authorization allows First Due to provide solutions to all federal agencies across the globe
Learn how emerging AI applications will impact dispatch, ePCR, education and revenue cycle management
There are many ways patient care documentation can be optimized, from QA/QI and software integrations to internal education programs
First Due’s comprehensive suite is designed specifically for EMS operations and includes highly configurable NEMSIS v.3.4 and 3.5 compliant ePCR software and applications for scheduling, assets, training, events, and more.
Clinicians should be aware of how ventricular-assist devices work and what distress signs to look for in patients
ImageTrend selected as the exclusive partner for Mecklenburg EMS Agency’s data management needs
The ZOLL Claims Clarity data enhances EMS providers’ understanding of their markets and ability to make data-driven decisions
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
FAQs on owning, amending, retaining and sharing patient care report data
Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting
