How to Add a New Patient Care Record (PCR)

How to Add a New Patient Care Record (PCR)

Who this is for:

Dispatchers, Data Managers, EMTs

Prerequisites:

  • Logged into Ambulensi

  • Access to the Patients module

  • Caller or patient information available

Steps


  1. In the left-hand navigation menu, click Incident List.

  2. Select an incident.

  3. Click the Create PCR button.

  1. Enter  all applicable patient care records.


  1. Submit the record.


Troubleshooting

  • Cannot save → required fields missing.

  • Duplicate patient appearing

    • Consider merging records.

    • Ensure consistent naming conventions.

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