EPCR
FAQs on owning, amending, retaining and sharing patient care report data
Steve Whitehead and Nick Nudell debate the importance of MOR reporting
Sometimes people will only judge you or your agency by the quality of your report, so take the time to do it right, and check your work!
Look for tampered packaging, excessive use and false documentation to identify a drug diversion in your EMS agency
Our co-hosts sit down with Dr. James Woodson, founder and CEO of Pulsara, who discusses the importance of communication and documentation when it comes to patient care
Everyone has a breaking point; it’s important to understand the reasons why some EMS providers may decide to leave, and how to turn a potential problem into a solution
Cradlepoint’s all-in-one mobile routers improved connectivity to support faster and more efficient emergency response
The Legal Guardian answers a reader’s question about legal liability for his partner’s inaccurate and poorly written patient care narratives
The shift to electronic documentation demands a shift in ePCR documentation practices
Provide subjective data and objective costs to illustrate the impact factor your organization has and justify additional resources
Submitting false EMS transport claims to Medicare for reimbursement is a violation of the False Claims Act
Struggling with a documentation system that left providers with incomplete data, one EMS leader found a solution that works for both her team and her hospital
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
Look for these features when choosing an electronic patient care reporting program
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
This issue features articles on the challenges of and lessons learned from several important innovations
The journey to Mission: Lifeline recognition for Paramedics Plus improved the STEMI system of care through better data capture, communication and trust
Use the chronological approach to tell a vivid story about a patient encounter, the care provided and your competence as an EMS provider
What ePCR phrases or terms do you use to describe everyday events, injury or illness while you are off-duty?
NAEMT survey finds type of ePCR training and social media experience as predictors for ePCR software usability
The survey details how EMS providers interface with software systems that they use on a day-to-day basis to collect and store patient information
Improving ePCR systems make it easier to capture, share, monitor and analyze big data for better local and national patient care
A study on EMS documentation accuracy using body-worn cameras discussed at EMS World Expo
Usability of electronic patient care reports, mobile technology applications and model for improvement discussed at EMS World Expo
If you’re considering ePCR for the first time or replacing a legacy system, start with these six key questions
Look for these six features when adding technology to incident management, especially for large-scale incidents
Here are the five EMS documentation mistakes that deny patients coverage they deserve and EMS agencies fair compensation for their services
Standardizing the transition of care helps improve patient safety and ensure the patient’s care is smooth and no information is lost
