EPCR
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
Minimize mistakes and improve billing collections by confirming every PCR is accurate and descriptive
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
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
Reduce liability, simplify supply ordering, decrease waste and prevent drug diversions with inventory control management
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act mandates pharmaceutical tracking, tracing and documentation for EMS agencies
Securing data in an EMS environment is critical to avoiding breaches of patient information and triggering mandatory reporting
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
Expect more oversight of EMS billing through post-payment audits and increased investigations, prosecution
Follow this planning process to ensure the benefits of a new EMS software application are fully realized
Not billing for EMS patient transport leaves money in the pockets of insurance companies and government programs created to pay for ambulance transport
An employee forged and copied doctors’ signatures on to Physician Certification Statements for transports that were medically necessary
Follow these important steps for a successful ePCR implementation
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
Agencies can improve productivity with flexible, accessible data
An ePCR makes patient care report data consistent, retrievable and reportable for billing, quality assurance and other improvement initiatives
A comic for EMS drawing off the real experiences of EMS
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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- Mobile companion app transforms the way medics chart patient care from the field