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Import from CAD

Cleveland County utilizes cad software from a vendor named OSSI. CCEMS has entered into a contract for OSSI to provide the ems cad data to EMSCharts. The initial data string has been constructed and OSSI is finalizing the data string provided to emscharts.

Once the data string information is completed you will have an Import from CAD button located below the Create Blank Chart button that is currently displayed .The selection screen for cad data will look much like the current pcr program looks. Selection will be made based on date/time, unit # and location of call.

You are cautioned about making the correct selection of location of call. Once you complete/lock the call for the FTO to review the chart can not be unlocked for you to make the correct selection. This is an ongoing problem that we currently have, the fto’s send the record back for you to correct. With emscharts are required to input the correct cad data the first time or the wrong information stays with the chart and you will have to explain/correct the pcr in an addendum as to why you have the wrong times on the chart.

For the records you are doing for training you are not required to have cad data. As soon as OSSI completes the data string you will see the Import from CAD button. At that time you will be responsible for having the correct data on each pcr that you complete.