Description of the change
Effective Monday, July 1, 2024, Maine EMS will activate a MEFIRS validation rule requiring EMS clinicians to document the Incident Facility Name (eScene.10) when the incident location type (eScene.09) is equal to "Hospital" or "Nursing Home."
Reason for the change
While most EMS clinicians already document the facility name in the corresponding circumstances, there remains a 20% occurrence rate where the field is left blank. The validation rule for Incident Facility Name (eScene.10) serves as crucial documentation for Maine EMS and EMS agencies to provide insight into the state of interfacility transport in Maine.
Effect on users
When the incident location type is equal to "Hospital or "Nursing Home," you will also be prompted to select the Scene Facility name (code) from the drop-down list.
If you have any questions about this change notice, please get in touch with Jason Oko at jason.a.oko@maine.gov or call 207-626-3863.
Change Notice Validation Rule for Incident Facility Name (PDF) (6/25/24)