NEMSIS and EMSTARS

ImageTrend uses two standards for data collection:

NEMSIS: NEMSIS stands for the National Emergency Medical Services Information System. NEMSIS is the national repository that will be used to store EMS data from every state in the nation. Such a database is useful in developing nationwide EMS training curricula; evaluating patient and EMS system outcomes; facilitating research efforts; determining national fee schedules and reimbursement rates; addressing resources for disaster and domestic preparedness; and providing valuable information on other issues or areas of need related to EMS care.

EMSTARS: EMSTARS is the repository of Florida EMS prehospital incident level data from licensed EMS agencies in the state. The Florida Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) implemented this program in July 2008 to enable the collection of a set of data elements (Florida EMS Dataset) that will provide specific, useful, actionable information to facilitate the continued improvements in EMS service and patient care statewide.