Release Notes - Incident Documentation - ePCR
In order to provide you with more detailed information on our updates we have broken the Release Notes down by module.
New Features
The ability to pull response times from the Responder app and apply them directly in an ePCR.
- This new feature enhances time-tracking precision and reduces dependency on external data sources, creating a more efficient documentation experience for responders.
- To streamline the documentation process and enhance data accuracy, the mobile app’s action buttons (e.g., "To Scene," "Arrived on Scene") are now directly mapped to ePCR time fields (eTimes). This feature allows for precise time documentation without reliance on external systems like NFIRS or CAD.
- Button Mapping to ePCR Fields: Each button on the mobile app now maps to its corresponding eTimes field, ensuring times are accurately recorded.
- Automatic Data Ingestion: The ePCR system directly ingests times from the responder app, providing real-time documentation of response stages.
- Flexible Data Source Selection: Added new settings to control data source priority, with options to choose between “Fire Incident,” “Dispatch Information,” and the new “Responder” source, maintaining data integrity by searching alternate sources if data is missing.
- There are three detailed options in data settings to define the primary source for time documentation:
- "(1) Fire Incident - (2) Dispatch Information"
- "(1) Dispatch Information - (2) Fire Incident"
- "(1) Responder - (2) Fire Incident" (new option)
- If data is missing from the primary source, the system will automatically check the next source to prevent data gaps.
2. Pulsara integration- This new integration will allow u to have the information managed by Pulsara available in our ePCR: demographic information, vitals, treatments, medications and 12 leads.
When this integration is enabled, a new button "import Pulsara" will be displayed:
A modal will appear that will show all the Pulsara cases that are available to import:
When a case is selected and imported, all available information will be imported into the report.
Important notes:
- Like other integrations we have that send treatments and medications, they must have the codes they will send configured in the EMS Setup page -> Code Markers Mapping section:
To access this integration, the user must have Pulsara Integration permission assigned:
To set up the integration, the client must provide their API Key for Pulsara.
Feature Enhancements
- There has been enhancement to the NFIRS Short Form by expanding the narrative box. Previously limited to a single line, the narrative section now matches the size of the more spacious narrative box used in the ePCR interface.
- In addition, the Narrative field in the Disposition & ePCR Narrative section has more width, allowing users greater flexibility for viewing and editing narrative content more comfortably.
- The "Same as CC onset" button has been repositioned and re-labeled for clarity. It now appears directly above the “Last Known Well Date/Time” field and is labeled “Last Known Well Same as Onset Date/Time”. This adjustment simplifies access and improves clarity, making it easier to accurately document patient information.
Always display full Date/Time and Name of Procedure/Medication in the grid columns.
We’ve enhanced the Procedures and Medications grids by expanding the Date/Time and Procedure/Medication Name columns, making it easier for providers to quickly review essential information during radio reports and hand-offs at receiving facilities.
- These columns now default to display, for most screen sizes, the full values, supporting faster, more accurate communication with hospital staff. Users can still scroll to view other columns and adjust the display as needed.
County Selection for Multi-County Address Matches.
This update will significantly reduce errors in county data entry, ensuring accurate and validated information across reports.
We've introduced an enhancement to improve address accuracy in the ePCR system. When an address has multiple potential county matches (e.g., "123 Main St, Jackson"), the system now keeps the county field blank and displays a list of possible counties for user selection.
This allows users to manually choose the correct county, ensuring greater data accuracy. If only one county is matched, it will auto-populate, streamlining the process while maintaining reliability.
Add Hide workflow to eDisposition.11 Number or patients transported in this EMS unit.
We are introducing Hide workflows for the field eDisposition.11 – Number of patients transported in this EMS unit. This workflow will provide flexibility by allowing the field to be shown or hidden based on the needs of the user or the context of the report.
We are adding the State EMS Licensure ID as a reference field in the system, making it available for easy access, particularly in the printed report.
Key Changes:
New Field Placement: The State EMS Licensure ID will be displayed underneath the Certification field. This will be read-only by default, ensuring it’s only available for reference.
Visibility Control: Users can hide the field if it's not needed in their form. This ensures flexibility for customers who prefer a cleaner interface without unnecessary details.
Print Report: The State EMS Licensure ID will appear in the print report for reference.
For cases where the State EMS Licensure ID is unavailable or not applicable, we will display:
“N/A” for "Not Applicable"
“N/R” for "Not Recorded"
“N/R” for "Not Reporting" These terms are interchangeable, representing the absence of the data.
Fixes
1. Export Status update to only use NOT SENT when does not meet criteria.
- We’ve identified and fixed a discrepancy in the export summary regarding the display of export statuses. Before this enhancement, incidents that do not meet send criteria were displayed with two different status messages, "FAILED" and "NOT SENT," causing confusion for both internal teams and customers.
- Update:
- The export status will now consistently show "Not Sent" when the incident does not meet the export criteria for the defined endpoint.
- The status "Failed" will only be used when the incident export was unsuccessful.
- This change will improve clarity and prevent any confusion regarding export statuses.
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