Incident EMS Module Specification - NERIS
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NERIS Draft Specification
Note: NERIS is currently a draft specification (where this is based upon version: V0.1 - December 2023) and is subject to change.
NERIS - is a DRAFT SPECIFICATION, presented here to aid in review
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The NERIS incident EMS module specification details the emergency medical service information.
- Data Framework Overview - the data values, and their definitions.
- Data Framework Details - further details on the data.
- Data Framework Examples - examples of the data.
Data Framework
The data framework provides fields and definitions for the data.
General
- number_of_patients - The total number of patients treated
- patient_number - The specific patient number out of those treated
- provider_impression - The provider’s assessment of the medical emergency
- procedures_used - If treatment was given, the types of procedures attempted
- patient_evaulation_care - Status of patient care needs based on evaluation
- patient _improved_status - Status of the patient after FD arrival and intervention
- ems_disposition - The transport outcome of the incident
- hospital_destination - If transported by the FD, the Care Faility destination
- ems_property - If response in a structure
Fire protection (Optional)
- property_floor_of_origin - The story above or below ground of fire origin
- detector_presence - Describes whether a detector was present in the area of the fire
- detector_type - If a detector was present, describes the type of detector located
- detector_power_supply - If a detector was present, describes the power supply of the detector
Data Framework Details
General
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| number_of_patients | The total number of patients treated | NEMSIS NumberOfPatientsAtScene | Yes |
| patient_number | The specific patient number out of those treated | Yes | |
| provider_impression | The provider’s assessment of the medical emergency | See provider_impression sheet | Yes |
| procedures_used | If treatment was given, the types of procedures attempted | EMS actions taken sheet is in development | Yes |
| patient_evaulation_care | Status of patient care needs based on evaluation | NEMSIS list PatientEvaluationCare with five options | Yes |
| patient _improved_status | Status of the patient after FD arrival and intervention | NEMSIS values for Response –Improved (9916001) Unchanged (9916003), 9916005 (Worse) | Yes |
| ems_disposition | The transport outcome of the incident | Yes | |
| hospital_destination | If transported by the FD, the Care Faility destination | If not recorded in CAD / NEMSIS value HospitalDestination | Yes |
| ems_property | If response in a structure | If yes – OPTIONAL – complete ems fire protection questions | Yes |
Fire protection (Optional)
| Attribute | Definition | Comment | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| property_floor_of_origin | The story above or below ground of fire origin | Negative integer is below ground, positive is above ground. 1 is ground floor. | No |
| detector_presence | Describes whether a detector was present in the area of the fire | If yes, select from followup list. | No |
| detector_type | If a detector was present, describes the type of detector located | If yes, select from followup list. | No |
| detector_power_supply | If a detector was present, describes the power supply of the detector | If yes, select from followup list. | No |
Data Framework Examples
General
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| number_of_patients | 2 |
| patient_number | 1 |
| provider_impression | Abdominal Pain |
| procedures_used | Bleeding Control, Burn Care, etc. |
| patient_evaulation_care | patient evaluated and care provided (4228001) |
| patient _improved_status | Improved (9916001) |
| ems_disposition | FD Transport to Care Facility, Non-FD Transport, No Transport, etc. |
| hospital_destination | Washington Adventist Hospital, White Oak Medical Center, Etc. |
| ems_property | Yes OR No |
Fire protection (Optional)
| Attribute | Example |
|---|---|
| property_floor_of_origin | 1 |
| detector_presence | None Present, Present, Undetermined |
| detector_type | Smoke, Heat, Sprinkler, Carbon Monoxide, Natural Gas, Other Chemical Detector |
| detector_power_supply | Battery, Hardwire, Plug-in |
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