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Section[ 4 - ED Arrival & First Assessment Data

Title[ 4.04

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

      TRANSPORTED ED PATIENT

Definition

Identifier for EMS agency that transported patient to ED.

Uses

This data element can be used to link with other EMS data and construct reports that are specific to an EMS agency.

Discussion

The agency identifier is usually designated by a state EMS authority.

Data Type (and Field Length)

CX — extended composite ID with check digit (60).

Repetition

No.

4.04

Field Values

Component 1 is the identifier.

Component 4 is the authority that assigns the identifier.

Components 2–3 and 5–6 are not used unless needed for local purposes. For example, a 5-character agency identifier assigned to the Noteworthy Ambulance Service by a Montana EMS authority, would be entered as follows:

Component 1 = A0025

Component 4 = MT

If none or unknown is applicable, then enter "" or Unknown in Component 1,  and do not make entries in Component 4.

Data Standards or Guidelines

None.

Other References

Uniform Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services Data Conference Final Report

(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1994).

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