Prepared by the Division of Emergency Medical Services Refresher Course Medical Incident Report Form Education Module for 2010 Prepared by the Division of Emergency Medical Services

Education Module Goals Refresh EMS personnel on why the Medical Incident Report Form (MIRF) is important Update EMS personnel on changes to the 2010 MIRF

Education Module Contents Basic information & general instructions Aftercare Instructions Highlight 2010 MIRF changes

Basic Information & General Instructions

Why the MIRF is Important Medical –The entire MIRF (both electronic form and paper form) is part of the patient’s medical file. –The paper MIRF transfers information between patient care providers. Legal –Confidentiality –Patient Refusal –MIRF Signature

Why is the MIRF is Important (continued) Quality Review –Agency and system-wide Planning/Funding –Medic unit placement, levy funding Research –Resuscitation Outcome Consortium (ROC) –Aftercare Instructions Pilot Project

Components of a Good Report Completeness –All available information regarding the incident or patient care should be recorded. Accuracy –Describe exactly what happened. Correct spelling Legibility (on paper forms)

Components of a Good Report (continued) Narrative: use S.O.A.P format: –Subjective –Objective –Assessment –Plan

Basic Instructions An electronic record is created by CAD/Dispatch for every call/incident. When completing the paper (short) form in the field, use a ball point pen and press hard enough to mark through all copies. Complete the electronic record, verifying that the CAD information has been received, and augmenting this information where appropriate. Refer to your agency protocols regarding exceptions to completing the paper (short) form. ******* Agencies using the paper (long) form should complete a form for every call/incident.

Paper MIRF Pages Agency copy EMS copy Medical Review copy Patient copy Aftercare Instructions: The backer provides health information to patients.

Completing the MIRF The person who provided primary care should: Sign your name Print your name Write your EMS number

Follow the instructions on the back of the MIRF. Fill in patient’s name, and the date. Read the statement slowly & clearly to the patient. Ask if they understand what it says. Have the patient/guardian sign in the appropriate spots. If patient/guardian refuses or you are unable to obtain a signature, make a note to that effect. Obtain a signature from a witness and note their EMS agency affiliation or address. Patient Refusal

Aftercare Instructions Highlight

The backer is to be given to ALL patients. Aftercare instructions are located on the back of last page of the MIRF (both short and long form) for a variety of health conditions. CHECK ALL APPLICABLE boxes: Patient was Not Transported / Transported Low Blood Sugar Information High Blood Pressure Information Community Resources Information ******** Heart Attack Warning Signs and Stroke Warning Signs provide additional health information.

Aftercare Instructions Highlight (cont.) Not Transported Patient left at scene or transported by a private occupancy vehicle. Transported Patient transported by BLS, ALS, or a private ambulance.

Aftercare Instructions Highlight (cont.) Low Blood Sugar Patient was treated for hypoglycemia and not transported. High Blood Pressure Patient with a systolic ≥ 160 OR diastolic ≥ 100.

Aftercare Instructions Highlight (cont.) Community Resources – Can be offered to any patient in need of social services including: Caregiver & Disability Resources Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Financial Assistance for Rent or Utilities Food & Clothing Health Care & Support Groups Legal Help

Aftercare Instructions Highlight (cont.) Once the appropriate boxes on the backer have been checked, tear the sheet at the perforation and give to the patient. Be sure to enter the same information into your record management system (for electronic agencies).

2010 MIRF Changes

Incident Type (NFIRS)

AC – Accident (non-motor vehicle) For motor vehicle accident, continue to use MV EX – Explosives FI – Fireworks Patient Mechanism Codes

The following mechanism code is no longer in use: HZ – Hazardous Patient Mechanism Codes (cont.)

Patient Parent or Guardian Patient Parent or Legal Guardian information replaces the Nearest Relative information.

Suspected MI - STEMI Suspected MI - Other Suspected MI now differentiates between STEMI and Other Suspected MI. Patient Type Codes

Hypoglycemia, caused by insulin Hyperglycemia (>300), patient is diabetic Hyperglycemia (>300), patient is not diabetic or unknown Dialysis problem Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Insulin Reaction are now coded using the new type codes. Patient Type Codes (cont.)

Suspected CVA Suspected TIA CVA/TIA now differentiates between CVA and TIA. Patient Type Codes (cont.)

The following type codes are no longer in use: 601 – XX – Hazardous materials 999 – XX – Unknown mechanism of injury Patient Type Codes (cont.)

The following procedures are no longer in use: 33 – Low Blood Sugar Alert 34 – High Blood Sugar Alert 35 – High Blood Pressure Alert Procedures

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