Rapid Intervention Tools

Rapid Intervention Tools

Purpose Statement

Rapid Intervention Tools are designed to streamline emergency response documentation by allowing EMS personnel to simultaneously capture critical patient care data—including procedures, medications, vital signs, and airway management—during active incidents. This feature reduces documentation time and improves accuracy in high-pressure emergency situations.

Background Information

The Rapid Intervention Tools feature addresses the challenge of documenting multiple, simultaneous interventions during emergency calls. Traditional sequential documentation can slow workflows and increase the risk of missing critical information when several procedures occur at once.
Rapid Intervention Tools use preconfigured templates that can be quickly activated during incidents, allowing providers to document care efficiently while maintaining focus on patient treatment. This feature is especially valuable for:
  • Complex medical emergencies
  • Multi-patient incidents
  • High-acuity calls requiring rapid intervention protocols

Required Permissions

To configure Rapid Intervention Tools, users must have:
  • EMS Setup permissions
  • Incident Documentation module access
  • Administrative privileges to create and edit intervention tools
  • Field modification permissions for shared fields and default values

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Navigate to Rapid Intervention Tools
  • Navigate to Incident Documentation
  • Click EMS Setup
  • Select Rapid Intervention





2. Create or Edit a Rapid Intervention Tool
  • Click + Add Rapid Intervention Tool to create a new tool
  • To edit an existing tool:
    • Click the Pencil icon in the Actions column





3. Configure Tool Details
  • In the modal:
    • Enter a Tool Name (required)
    • Add an Icon (optional)
    • Select which Active Tools to enable
    • Select Shared Fields to apply across tools

From the Modal we can began to add or edit a Rapid Intervention Tool.



4. Add an Icon
  • Click the Pencil icon in the Icon box

To add an Icon select on the pencil located in the Icon box.



5. Select and Save Icon
  • Choose an icon that represents the tool
  • Click Save

A new modal will appear for you to select an icon that will represent this tool, once selected click on Save.



6. Enable Active Tools
  • Toggle On the Active Tools you want to include (e.g., Procedures, Medications, Airway, Vitals)


To enable Active Tools select on the toggle located next to them.



7. Select Shared Fields
  • Use the Shared Fields dropdown to select fields shared across all enabled tools

You are now able to select shared fields for all enabled Active Tools by using the dropdown.



8. Set Default Values for Shared Fields
  • Select a shared field
  • Use the dropdown to assign a Default Value

Once share fields are selected you can then set default values by selecting the field then using the dropdown to select what default value to be displayed.



9. Configure Individual Active Tools
  • Select an Active Tool
  • Click + Add (this reflects the active tool, such as Procedures)
  • Choose available fields from the dropdown
  • Info:
    • Procedures and Medications support up to 3 entries
    • Airway and Vitals are limited to 1 entry





10. Set Default Values for Tool-Specific Fields
  • Select each configured field
  • Use the dropdown to assign default values

From the available fields chosen you are now able to set default values by selecting which field and using the dropdown to set the value.



11. Save or Create the Tool
  • Click Add to create a new Rapid Intervention Tool
  • If editing an existing tool:
    • Click Save

Once all active tools have been managed click on Add to create the new Rapid Intervention Tool.

Best Practices

Tool Design
  • Create tools tailored to common emergency scenarios (e.g., cardiac arrest, trauma, respiratory distress)
  • Use descriptive names that clearly indicate purpose
  • Choose icons that are easily recognizable under stress
Field Configuration
  • Configure shared fields for data commonly used across interventions
  • Set realistic default values aligned with department protocols
  • Limit fields to essential data to preserve speed and usability
Active Tool Selection
  • Enable only tools relevant to the intended intervention
  • Consider typical provider workflow when selecting tool combinations
  • Test configurations with field personnel before deployment

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: Can I modify a Rapid Intervention Tool after creation?
  • Yes. Click the Pencil icon in the Actions column to edit an existing tool.
Q: What is the maximum number of procedures or medications I can configure?
  • Procedures and Medications: up to 3 entries
  • Airway and Vitals: 1 entry each
Q: Why don’t I see a Save button?
  • The Add button appears when creating new tools
  • The Save button appears only when editing existing tools
Q: Can shared fields be changed after creation?
  • Yes. Shared fields and default values can be updated by editing the tool.
Q: How can I ensure consistent documentation across providers?
  • Use shared fields and default values to standardize key data points across all Rapid Intervention Tools.
  1. Completing an ePCR - Assessment
  2. Completing an ePCR - General Assessment
  3. Completing an ePCR - Vital Signs
  4. Completing an ePCR - Treatments
  5. Documenting Rapid Interventions

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