PCRs

ePCRs

Agencies considering migration to an electronc patient care reporting system (ePCR) must make notification to the Westchester Regional EMS Office and review the requirements regarding transitioning to an ePCR platform found in:
NYSDOH Policy 12-03:Electronic PCR Data Submission (http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/policy/12-03.htm)

Official correspondence outlined in the policies should be directed to the NYSDOH Bureau of EMS and Trauma Services (c/o Michael Tayler, 875 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206-1388 ) and the REMSCO (c/o Richard Blackley, 4 Dana Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595), respectively.

All correspondence referencing this matter should also provide the specific name of the vendor(s) being considered.

Verification of vendor comliance with National EMS Information Systems (NEMSIS) standards can be done by visiting: http://www.nemsis.org

A useful checklist for deciding on ePCR Software can be found from the National Association of EMS Officials at:
Deciding on ePCR Software: A Checklist for EMS Agencies

Version-5 PCRs

If using paper PCRs, the NYS DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems (BEMSATS) requires the use of the Version-5 New York State Prehospital Care Report (PCR) (DOH 3283).

Any services still in possession of earlier forms should contact the Regional Office as soon as possible to make arrangements to return these PCRs.

NYS DOH has a policy providing instructions for the completion of the Version-5 PCRs:

NYS DOH EMS Bureau Policy No. 03-03 : Instructions for completing a Version-5, NYS PCR
Attachment DOH 3283 - Sample Copy of Version 5

PCR Use & Storage

NYS PATIENT CARE REPORTS (PCRs)

Submission of Patient Care Reports as of July 1st, 2021