Description:
NEMSIS is the national repository that will be used to potentially store EMS data from every state in the nation. Statewide EMS systems currently vary in their ability to collect patient and systems data and allow analysis at a local, state, and national level. For this reason, the NEMSIS project was developed to help states collect more standardized elements and eventually submit the data to a national EMS database.
As of 2012, there are 42 states and territories that are contributing to the dataset; however, events submitted by states do not necessarily represent all EMS events occurring within the state. Additionally, states may vary in criteria used to determine the types of EMS events submitted to the NEMSIS dataset. Currently, 2008 to 2012 public release datasets are available.
Tool Type:
Database
Sponsor/Owner:
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Published:
Availability:
NEMSIS data are available by completing a request form that is available from: National EMS Information System.
Disclaimer:
This information is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information contained herein. This information does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturer's names appear in this information only because they are considered essential to the objective of this publication.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations, and translations thereof, expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration.