(a) The local EMS agency shall implement a standardized data collection and reporting process for EMSC program.
(1) The EMSC program shall include the collection of both prehospital and hospital patient care data, as determined by the local EMS agency.
(2) The prehospital EMSC patient care elements selected by the local EMS agency shall be compliant with the most current version of the CEMSIS and the NEMSIS databases.
(b) All PedRCs shall participate in the local EMS agency data collection process in accordance with local EMS agency policies and procedures.
(c) Following approval of the EMSC program, PedRCs shall submit data to the local EMS agency which shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Baseline data from pediatric ambulance transports, including, but not limited to:
(A) Arrival time/date to the emergency department.
(2) Basic outcomes for EMS quality improvement activities, including but not limited to:
(A) Admitting hospital name if applicable.
(B) Discharge or transfer diagnosis.
(C) Time and date of discharge or transfer from the Emergency Department.
(D) Disposition from the Emergency Department.
(E) External cause of injury.
(d) Pediatric data shall be integrated into the local EMS agency and the EMS Authority data management systems through data submission on no less than a quarterly basis.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107 and 1799.204, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1799.204, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 4 (sections 100450.223-100450.224) and section filed 4-23-2019; operative 7-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 17).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 100450.223, 22 CA ADC § 100450.223
