Data System Hardware and Software. 9 The AGENCY is developing a tracking process for collecting data as it relates to IFTs. 10 The AGENCY will notify the CONTRACTOR 30 days prior to implementation. Once the 11 implementation date is effective the CONTRACTOR must adhere to the following:
13 A. CONTRACTOR will submit required data elements in an electronic format 14 acceptable to the AGENCY.
16 B. CONTRACTOR shall provide Patient Care Record (PCR) information for each call 17 that requires the generation of a PCR per AGENCY policy, on a daily basis. The 18 daily submission of electronic PCR information shall include data not later than three 19 (3) calendar days following the date of the call (excluding weekends and holidays). 20 Submission of PCR information shall continue monthly until such time AGENCY and 21 CONTRACTOR are compatible and capable of daily transmission and; final 22 protocols are established for transmission including addendums and corrections. 23 Electronic PCRs shall utilize data elements outlined in EMD Provider 24 AGENCY/Ambulance Data Requirements Policy and any other data elements 25 requested by the AGENCY.
27 1. Once process has been put in place the following will be applicable:
Data System Hardware and Software. A. Contractor will submit required data elements in an electronic format acceptable to the County.
B. Contractor will provide the EMS Agency with access to and training in the MEDS electronic prehospital care report system, allowing for the receipt of the completed patient care record (PCR) which has been transmitted from the field using a secure connection.
Data System Hardware and Software. 16 The AGENCY is developing a tracking process for collecting data as it relates to IFTs. 17 The AGENCY will notify the CONTRACTOR 30 days prior to implementation. Once the 18 implementation date is effective the CONTRACTOR must adhere to the following: 20 A. CONTRACTOR will submit required data elements in an electronic format 21 acceptable to the AGENCY.
Data System Hardware and Software. A. Contractor will submit required data elements in an electronic format acceptable to the Agency.
B. Contractor will provide the Agency with access to and training in their electronic pre- hospital care report system, allowing for the receipt of the completed patient care record (PCR) which has been transmitted from the field using a secure connection.
C. Contractor shall provide PCR information for each call that requires the generation of a PCR per Agency policy, on a daily basis. The daily submission of electronic PCR information shall include data not later than three (3) calendar days following the date of the call (excluding weekends and holidays). Electronic PCRs shall be NEMSIS 3.0 or subsequent upgrade compliant.
1. Failure to provide data in compliance with this requirement will result in a fine (Exhibit B) payable by Contractor to Agency each calendar day until the data is received by Agency. Nothing herein shall be construed to require Contractor to violate any applicable state or federal law governing patient confidentiality and, in the event of any conflict between this Agreement and any such law, applicable law shall control.
D. PCRs on patients requiring transport by an ALS Ground Ambulance, shall be delivered to the receiving facility in compliance with Agency policy.
E. Contractor shall provide additional information and reports as the Agency may require for monitoring the performance of the Contractor under this Agreement.
Data System Hardware and Software. 34 A. CONTRACTOR will submit required data elements in an electronic format acceptable to the 35 AGENCY.
Data System Hardware and Software. Contractor shall utilize a patient care reporting form or system as approved by the State of Montana.
Data System Hardware and Software. 6 A. CONTRACTOR will submit required data elements in an electronic format 7 acceptable to the AGENCY.
9 B. CONTRACTOR shall provide Patient Care Record (PCR) information for each call 10 that requires the generation of a PCR per AGENCY policy, on a daily basis. The 11 daily submission of electronic PCR information shall include data not later than three 12 (3) calendar days following the date of the call (excluding weekends and holidays). 13 Submission of PCR information shall continue monthly until such time AGENCY and 14 CONTRACTOR are compatible and capable of daily transmission and; final 15 protocols are established for transmission including addendums and corrections. 16 Electronic PCRs shall utilize data elements outlined in Provider Agency Data 17 Requirements Policy and any other data elements requested by the AGENCY. 18 Reporting shall occur on insurance related data elements if the CONTRACTOR 19 implements a fee for service.
21 C. Changes to an ePCR platform can cause unforeseen technical issues, disruption of 22 system monitoring capabilities, inability to report to system stakeholders, and 23 additional financial costs. In order to mitigate these potential disruptions in data flow 24 due diligence must be made in evaluating all the implications of a software platform 25 change previous to AGENCY approval. The CONTRACTOR shall notify AGENCY 26 in writing no later than 180 days prior to the proposed change. 28 CONTRACTOR shall collaborate with AGENCY to identify all ramifications to the 29 platform change previous to any software change and AGENCY approval. 31 This written notice shall include but not be limited to:
1 1. Name of CONTRACTOR
2 2. CONTRACTOR Point of Contact and contact information
3 3. Intended date of software platform implementation pending AGENCY approval
4 4. Proposed ePCR vendor
5 5. Proposed ePCR Platfrom Name and Revision
6 6. Verification of NEMSIS Compliance (as identified on XXXXXX.xxx website)
7 7. Software Provider Technical Point of Contact and contact information
8 8. Identified Funding Source if additional financial resources are necessary to 9 implement the change; AGENCY is NOT responsible for funding the ePCR change. 10 The CONTRACTOR is responsible for all additional, incremental, and on-going financial 11 support of the new software platform.
