When must ePCRs be marked as complete and submitted to the County Data System?

The requirement to mark electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCRs) as complete and submit them to the County Data System within 24 hours is crucial for several reasons. Timeliness in submitting these reports ensures that data is recorded accurately and promptly, facilitating better patient care, quicker operational decision-making, and efficient resource management.

Submitting data within this timeframe helps maintain the integrity of records and supports compliance with county regulations, which are typically designed to ensure that the information is available for post-incident reviews, quality assurance, and any necessary follow-up medical needs for patients. Additionally, having data submitted in a timely manner allows for the aggregation of information that can lead to improvements in service delivery and informs future training needs or policy changes.

Delays beyond this stipulated timeframe can result in gaps in patient care documentation, hinder operational insights, and may lead to complications in reporting and analyses required by the county or health authorities. This makes adherence to the 24-hour submission requirement especially critical in the context of ensuring public health and safety.