Uses
● Allows data describe Vehicle Failures and Vehicle Crashes
● Allows data to describe the status of Response issues
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References in NHTSA Version 1
Desirable Element 56 Factors Affecting EMS Delivery of Care
Section E02 Unit/ Agency Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
TYPE OF SCENE DELAY
E02_08
Data [combo] multiple-choice National Element
Definition
The scene delays, if any, of the unit associated with the patient encounter
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) TypeOfSceneDelay
Multiple Entry Configuration Yes Accepts Null Values Yes
Required in XSD Yes
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -20 Not Recorded
-15 Not Reporting -10 Not Known
-5 Not Available 190 Crowd
195 Directions 200 Distance
205 Diversion 210 Extrication >20 min.
215 HazMat 220 Language Barrier
225 None 230 Other
235 Safety 240 Staff Delay
245 Traffic 250 Vehicle Crash
255 Vehicle Failure 260 Weather
Uses
● Allows data describe Vehicle Failures and Vehicle Crashes
● Allows data to describe the status of Scene issues
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References in NHTSA Version 1
Desirable Element 56 Factors Affecting EMS Delivery of Care
Section E02 Unit/ Agency Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
TYPE OF TRANSPORT DELAY
E02_09
Data [combo] multiple-choice National Element
Definition
The transport delays, if any, of the unit associated with the patient encounter
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) TypeOfTransportDelay
Multiple Entry Configuration Yes Accepts Null Values Yes
Required in XSD Yes
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -20 Not Recorded
-15 Not Reporting -10 Not Known
-5 Not Available 265 Crowd
270 Directions 275 Distance
280 Diversion 285 HazMat
290 None 295 Other
300 Safety 305 Staff Delay
310 Traffic 315 Vehicle Crash
320 Vehicle Failure 325 Weather
Uses
● Allows data describe Vehicle Failures and Vehicle Crashes
● Allows data to describe the status of Transport issues
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References in NHTSA Version 1
Desirable Element 56 Factors Affecting EMS Delivery of Care
Section E02 Unit/ Agency Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
TYPE OF TURN-AROUND DELAY
E02_10
Data Format [combo] multiple-choice National Element
Definition
The turn-around delays, if any, associated with the EMS unit associated with the patient encounter
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) TypeOfTurnAroundDelay
Multiple Entry Configuration Yes Accepts Null Yes
Required in XSD Yes
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -15 Not Reporting
-20 Not Recorded 330 Clean-up
335 Decontamination 340 Documentation
345 ED Overcrowding 350 Equipment Failure
355 Equipment Replenishment 360 None
365 Other 370 Staff Delay
375 Vehicle Failure
Uses
● Allows data describe ED overcrowding and Vehicle Failure
● Allows data to describe the status of call time issues
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
Section E02 Unit/ Agency Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
EMS UNIT CALL SIGN (RADIO NUMBER)
E02_12
Data Format [combo] single-choice National Element
Definition
The EMS unit number used to dispatch and communicate with the unit. This may be the same as the EMS Unit/Vehicle Number in
many agencies.
XSD Data Type xs:string XSD Domain (Simple Type) EMSUnitCallSign
Multiple Entry Configuration No Accepts Null No
Required in XSD Yes Minimum Constraint 2 Maximum Constraint 15
Field Values
● Relevant Value for Data Element & Patient Care
Additional Information
● List box created from Unit Call Sign (D04_02)
● Not Nullable. A unique value must be provided to create a unique record ID within a database
Uses
● Allows data at the vehicle level to better describe EMS vehicle usage and possibly maintenance
● Important for grouping or comparing data by Response Vehicle which also allows data to be sorted by location in many
agencies
Data Collector
● EMS agency or may be electronically provided through the 911 or dispatch center
Other Associated Elements
E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
Section E02 Unit/ Agency Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
RESPONSE MODE TO SCENE
E02_20
Data Format [combo] single-choice National Element
Definition
Indication whether or not lights and/or sirens were used on the vehicle on the way to the scene
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) ResponseModeToScene
Multiple Entry Configuration No Accepts Null No
Required in XSD Yes
Field Values
380 Initial Lights and Sirens, Downgraded to No Lights or Sirens 385 Initial No Lights or Sirens, Upgraded to Lights and Sirens 390 Lights and Sirens 395 No Lights or Sirens
Uses
● A component of the EMS Medical Record: Patient Care Report
● Allows data to be sorted by the Response Mode
● Allows data to describe the use of emergent response
Data Collector
● EMS agency or may be electronically provided through the 911 or dispatch center
Other Associated Elements
E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References in NHTSA Version 1
Essential Element 19 Lights and Sirens to Scene
Section E02 Unit/ Agency Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
Section E03
Unit/ Call Information
Section E03 Unit/ Call Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
COMPLAINT REPORTED BY DISPATCH
E03_01
Data Format [combo] single-choice National Element
Definition
The complaint dispatch reported to the responding unit.
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) ComplaintReportedByDispatch
Multiple Entry Configuration No Accepts Null Yes
Required in XSD Yes
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -15 Not Reporting
-20 Not Recorded
400 Abdominal Pain 405 Allergies
410 Animal Bite 415 Assault
420 Back Pain (Non-Traumatic) 425 Breathing Problem
430 Burns 435 CO Poisoning/Hazmat
440 Cardiac Arrest 445 Chest Pain
450 Choking 455 Convulsions/Seizure
460 Diabetic Problem 465 Drowning
470 Electrocution 475 Eye Problem
480 Fall Victim 485 Headache
490 Heart Problems 495 Heat/Cold Exposure
500 Hemorrhage/Laceration 505 Industrial Accident/Inaccessible Incident/Other Entrapments
(non-vehicle)
510 Ingestion/Poisoning 515 Pregnancy/Childbirth
520 Psychiatric Problem 525 Sick Person
530 Stab/Gunshot Wound 535 Stroke/CVA
540 Traffic/Transportation Accident 545 Traumatic Injury
550 Unconscious/Fainting 555 Unknown Problem/Man Down
560 Transfer/Interfacility/Palliative Care 565 MCI (Mass Casualty Incident)
Uses
● A component of the EMS Medical Record: Patient Care Report
● Allows data to be sorted by the Dispatch Complaint
● Allows data to describe Patient Complaint as reported by Dispatch
Data Collector
● 911 or Dispatch Center and electronically or verbally transmitted to the EMS agency
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References to Other Databases
NHTSA EMD Data Elements Chief Complaint Type
Section E03 Unit/ Call Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
EMD PERFORMED
E03_02
Data Format [combo] single-choice National Element
Definition
Indication of whether EMD was performed for this EMS event.
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) EMDPerformed
Multiple Entry Configuration No Accepts Null Yes
Required in XSD Yes
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -15 Not Reporting
-20 Not Recorded 0 No
570 Yes, With Pre-Arrival Instructions 575 Yes, Without Pre-Arrival Instructions
Uses
● Allows data to be sorted by the Dispatch Complaint
● Allows data to describe Patient Complaint as reported by Dispatch
Data Collector
● 911 or Dispatch Center and electronically or verbally transmitted to the EMS agency
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
Section E03 Unit/ Call Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
Section E04
Unit/Personnel Information
Section E04 Unit/Personnel Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
CREW MEMBER ID
E04_01
Data [text]
Definition
The State Certification/Licensure ID number assigned to the crew member
XSD Data Type xs:string XSD Domain (Simple Type) CrewMemberID
Multiple Entry Configuration Yes, via structure Accepts Null Values Yes
Required in XSD No Minimum Constraint 2 Maximum Constraint 15
XSD Structure: E04_01, E04_02, E04_03 are all members of the E04 Unit Personnel Information structure
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -20 Not Recorded
-15 Not Reporting
Additional Information
● A multiple entry configuration to allow all crew members to be entered
● Linked to State/Licensure ID Number (D07_02)
● List box created from the State/ Licensure ID Number (D07_02) which could display the Personnel’s Names as
associated with D08_01, D08_02, and D08_03 for easy data entry
Uses
● A component of the EMS Medical Record: Patient Care Report
● Associates an EMS event with specific EMS personnel
● Useful for reporting EMS personnel statistics related to EMS events and evaluation of EMS personnel performance
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
E04_02 Crew Member Role E04_03 Crew Member Level
References in NHTSA Version 1
Essential Element 26 Crew Member One Number
Essential Element 27 Crew Member Two Number
Desirable Element 28 Crew Member Three Number
Section E04 Unit/ Personnel Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
CREW MEMBER ROLE
E04_02
Data [combo] single-choice
Definition
● Driver is defined as the driver during the time of patient transport or during the response if there was not transport
required.
● Primary Patient Care Giver is defined as the individual responsible for the patient care during the transport of the patient,
or if no transport, the individual responsible for the assessment and treatment of the patient on scene.
● Secondary Patient Care Giver is defined as the individual assisting the Primary Patient Care Giver.
● Third Patient Care Giver is defined as the individual assisting in the Primary and Secondary Patient Care Givers.
XSD Data Type xs:integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) CrewMemberRole
Multiple Entry Configuration Yes, via structure Accepts Null Values Yes
Required in XSD No Minimum Constraint 2 Maximum Constraint 15
XSD Structure: E04_01, E04_02, E04_03 are all members of the E04 Unit Personnel Information structure
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -20 Not Recorded
-15 Not Reporting 580 Driver/Pilot
585 Primary Patient Caregiver 590 Secondary Patient Caregiver
595 Third Patient Caregiver 600 Other
Uses
● A component of the EMS Medical Record: Patient Care Report
● Associates an EMS event with specific EMS personnel
● Useful for reporting EMS personnel statistics related to EMS events and evaluation of EMS personnel performance
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
E04_01 Crew Member ID E04_03 Crew Member Level
Section E04 Unit/ Personnel Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
CREW MEMBER LEVEL
E04_03
Data [combo] single-choice
Definition
The functioning level of the crew member during this EMS patient encounter.
XSD Data Type xs:string/integer XSD Domain (Simple Type) CrewMemberLevel
Multiple Entry Configuration Yes, via structure Accepts Null Values Yes
Required in XSD No
XSD Structure: E04_01, E04_02, E04_03 are all members of the E04 Unit Personnel Information structure
Field Values
-25 Not Applicable -20 Not Recorded
-15 Not Reporting -10 Not Known
-5 Not Available 635 Student
640 Other Healthcare Professional 645 Other Non-Healthcare Professional
6090 EMT-Basic 6100 EMT-Intermediate
6110 EMT-Paramedic 6111 Nurse
6112 Physician 6120 First Responder
Additional Information
● Could be auto-filled using Crew Member ID (E04_01) and connecting to State/ Licensure ID Number (D07_02) to
obtain Personnel’s Highest Level of Certification/ Licensure for Agency (D07_05)
● This list can be edited by each state to account for additional certification/ licensure levels as defined in (D04_01) and
Personnel’s Highest Level of Certification/ Licensure for the Agency (D07_05)
Uses
● A component of the EMS Medical Record: Patient Care Report
● Associates an EMS event with specific EMS personnel
● Useful for reporting EMS personnel statistics related to EMS events and evaluation of EMS personnel performance
Data Collector
● EMS personnel
Other Associated Elements
E00 Common Null Values E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
E04_01 Crew Member ID E04_02 Crew Member Role
References in NHTSA Version 1
Essential Element 29 Crew Member One Type
Essential Element 30 Crew Member Two Type
Desirable Element 31 Crew Member Three Type
References to Other Databases
● NFIRS 5.0 EMS Module, Title: Highest Level of Provider on Scene by Fire Department, Pick-List: First Responder
= 1, EMT-B (Basic) = 2, EMT-I (Intermediate) = 3, EMT-P (Paramedic) = 4, Other Health Care Provider,
Include Doctors, Nurses = O, No Care Provided = N
● NFIRS 5.0 EMS Module; Title: Initial Level of FD Provider; Pick-List: First Responder = 1, EMT-B (Basic) = 2,
EMT-I (Intermediate) = 3, EMT-P (Paramedic) = 4, Other Health Care Provider, Includes Doctors,
Nurses, etc. = O, No Training = N
Section E04 Unit/ Personnel Information
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
Section E05
Times
Section E05 Times
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
INCIDENT OR ONSET DATE/TIME
E05_01
Data Format [date/time] National Element
Definition
The date/time the injury occurred, or the date/time the symptoms or problem started
XSD Data Type xs:dateTime XSD Domain (Simple Type) DateTime
Multiple Entry Configuration No Accepts Null Yes, but null value is blank or empty
Required in XSD No Minimum Constraint 1,990 Maximum Constraint 2,030
Field Values
Additional Information
● If the date/time is electronically stored within a database or transmitted via XML as a “tick”, the referenced variables
may also be used
Uses
● Important to identify when the clinical event started to better analyze EMS resource utilization and outcomes
● Provides descriptive information on the use of the EMS agency
Data Collector
● 911 or Dispatch Center and electronically or verbally transmitted to the EMS agency
Other Associated Elements
E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References in NHTSA Version 1
Desirable Element 06 Onset Date
Desirable Element 07 Onset Time
References to Other Databases
● NFIRS 5.0 Basic Module 1; Title: Incident Date; Date Field defined as YYYYMMDD or blank
Section E05 Times
MATRIS Version 1.6 (based on 2006 NHTSA Uniform PreHospital Dataset V.2.2.1)
PSAP CALL DATE/TIME
E05_02
Data Format [date/time] National Element
Definition
The date/time the phone rings (911 call to public safety answering point or other designated entity) requesting EMS services.
XSD Data Type xs:dateTime XSD Domain (Simple Type) DateTime
Multiple Entry Configuration No Accepts Null Yes, but null value is blank or empty
Required in XSD Yes Minimum Constraint 1,990 Maximum Constraint 2,030
Field Values
● Relevant Value for Data Element & Patient Care
Additional Information
● If the date/time is electronically stored within a database or transmitted via XML as a “tick”, the referenced variables may
also be used
Uses
● A component of the EMS Medical Record: Patient Care Report
● Allows data to be sorted based on Date and Time
● Allows data to describe EMS use by Date and Time, Day of the Week, etc
Data Collector
● 911 or Dispatch Center and electronically or verbally transmitted to the EMS agency
Other Associated Elements
E01_01 Patient Care Report Number
References in NHTSA Version 1
Essential Element 08 Date Incident Reported
Essential Element 09 Time Incident Reported
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