Using EMS Reporting Software to Obtain Early Awareness of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Influenza

Oct. 5, 2009 - PRLog -- PennCare Inc. is a leading name in the supply of medical products that are essential for people who are facing life threatening emergencies. For the last two decades, PennCare, Inc. has provided solutions to EMS professionals, and over the years, they have been recognized as one of the best names in delivering pre-hospital needs.

In keeping with its tradition of delivering innovative, yet practical solutions to its clients, PennCare has introduced a cutting-edge, web based EPCR (Electronic Patient Care Report) program called emsCharts. Currently in use by 2200+ services throughout the US for their patient record keeping, it has proven to be extremely adaptable. Recently, medical professionals have used it as an early alert tool to help identify and quantify the H1N1 (swine flu) influenza. This is accomplished by allowing users to easily record more specific influenza-type symptoms such as fever, abnormal temperature and vomiting during the patient assessment process. Daily reports can be automated for distribution to public health officials and others that are in need of early indicators of influenza outbreaks.  One can well imagine how important this ems software solution is in the current scenario.

This ems reporting software is comprehensive in nature and simplifies pre-hospital data collection, analysis, quality assurance and reporting. Medical professionals will find this product to be unlike any other product of its kind as the simple and intuitive nature of emsCharts makes them faster and more accurate. EMT/Paramedics need not spend months to train on this ems software solution, and with just 2-4 hours of training, they are ready for the field.

Keeping in mind the broad needs of the emergency care providers, the ems reporting software provides an agency with an Intranet, thereby improving the management of information within the agency across a common ground.

There are several other benefits of the EPCR from PennCare Inc. With a flat monthly fee, there is no outlay of capital and no additional expenses on hardware and software licenses. A number of integration techniques in the emsCharts allow you to acquire and disseminate data with external organizations and 3rd party software. You don’t need to buy or manage servers, databases, or middleware. Software upgrades are provided free of cost, and with the speed of emsCharts, you receive high returns on investment.

Undoubtedly, the PennCare ems reporting software is the most comprehensive pre-hospital data management suite available. emsCharts is not just a trip sheet program but an entire suite of products that will allow you to manage your organization, the way it should be. The EPCR is designed in a manner that will eliminate all possible errors that are common when maintaining Patient Care Record, helping medical professionals maintain pertinent, up-to-date information.

For more information on emsCharts, visit PennCare’s website at www.penncare.net  or call 1-800-392-7233.