Dipti Patel
EMS Data Manager
Phone: (470) 543-0924
E-mail: dipti.patel@dph.ga.gov
Address:
Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma
Division of Health Protection
Georgia Department of Public Health
1680 Phoenix Blvd, Ste 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30349-5576
E-mail: gemsis@dph.ga.gov
Michael Johnson
Director of the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma
Phone: (470) 898-6172
E-mail: michael.johnson@dph.ga.gov
Health Website: Georgie Department of Public Health
EMS Website: Georgia Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Support Website:
Support Phone:
Show implementation tools for NEMSIS version:
Standard Implementation Tools
Additional Implementation Tools
- Resources
- GA_ChangeLog.docx 2/14/2023
- GA_Facilities.xlsx 2/14/2023
- Schematron
- GA__ValidityRuleExport.xlsx 10/29/2021
Implementation Tool Update History
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2/14/2023 | GA facilities list was updated. See the change log for details. |
| 8/30/2022 | Moved Data Dictionary from Resources to Data Dictionary folder |
| 7/8/2022 | Updated State EMS Schematron and State Dataset GA facilities list was updated. See change log for details. |
| 2/3/2022 | State Dataset updated to map eCrew.02 – Crew Member Level – Cardiac Technician to NEMSIS Code: 9925001 |
| 10/29/2021 | Schematron updated to fix issues associated with Rules 3011 and 3018 related to “Ground Ambulance Transports Require a minimum of 2 medics (eCrew.02)” |
Standard Implementation Tools
Additional Implementation Tools
- Resources
- EMS 3rd Party ePCR Vendor Compliance Policy.pdf 4/19/2023
- GA Test Case 1 - Cardiac Arrest with ROSC.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 2 - STEMI-MI.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 3 -Stroke with Positive Stroke Screen.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 4 - Multi-System Trauma.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 5 - Medical.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 6A - Interfacility.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 6B - Medical Transport.pdf 8/1/2023
- GA Test Case 7 - Non-Transport (DOA).pdf 8/1/2023
- GA ePCR Vendor Compliance Testing Application.pdf 6/27/2023
- GA v3.5.0 Change Log.docx 2/24/2025
- GA_Facilities.xlsx 2/24/2025
- GA_v3.5.0_Validation_Rules.xlsx 2/24/2025
Implementation Tool Update History
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 2/26/2025 | Updated to include new defined list code for Procedures, added new custom data element of itExam.088 and added new custom value of it3330.104 under eVitals.30. |
| 2/24/2025 | Updated v3.5.0 EMS Schematron with Changelog Updated GA Validation Rules Export Updated GA Facilities List Updated Change Log - all details listed within the change log |
| 11/13/2024 | Updated GA Facilities spreadsheet |
| 9/14/2024 | Cause of Injury (eInjury.01) ICD-10 Code: V29.91XA – Electric Bike ICD-10 Code: V00.84 – Electric scooters/boards/skates Medications Administered (eMedications.02) RxNorm Code: 1819 – Buprenorphine Procedures (eProcedures.03) ICD-10 Code: 34475007 – Cardi |
| 8/27/2024 | Updated v3.5.0 EMS Schematron with Changelog. Included Updated Facilities List. Included Updated Validation Rules List. |
Information regarding the state transition to and implementation of the v3 Data Standard was last updated on July 25, 2023.
- Planned time frame for Version 3.5 to "Go Live": We have already implemented v3.5.0
- Planned time frame transitioning of all provider EMS agencies to v3.5.0 data: Q4 of 2023
- Planned closure date for no longer accepting v3.4 data: Our Department goal is to stop excepting v3.4 data by November 1st.
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Additional Information on the transition timeline:
Beginning with GEMSIS v3.5 data reporting, all current ePCR software vendors being utilized in Georgia must be approved by the Department by successfully completing the GEMSIS Validation (Compatibility) Process no later than September 1, 2023.
Submission to the Version 3 National EMS Database:
Information regarding submission to the Version 3 National EMS Database was last updated on April 8, 2021.
- Date of First V3.5.0 Data Submission:
- Month and Year of First Record(s) in the V3.5.0 Database (Unit Notified by Dispatch Date):
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