This list is provided for interested stakeholders to easily find the NEMSIS v3.5 resources in one location. If you have any questions, or suggestions for a resource that could be added to the list, please use the Support page to send a message.
NEMSIS v3.5.1
v3.5.1 Changes Slideshow – A presentation with each change log note and a screenshot of the highlighted data dictionary.
v3.5.1 Changes Slideshow PDF – A PDF of the presentation with each change log note and a screenshot of the highlighted data dictionary.
v3.5.1 Changes Slideshow PPT-PDF Companion List – An Excel spreadsheet with the corresponding slide numbers and v3.5.1 element information for the v3.5.1 Changes Slideshow in both PPT and PDF.
v3.5.1 Data Dictionary with Changes Highlighted – A copy of the NEMSIS Standard Data Dictionary with the v3.5.1 changes highlighted.
v3.5.1-Elements-Comparison-Summary – A spreadsheet summary of all v3.5.1 elements with additional tabs separating out state elements, national elements, new to v3.5.1 elements, StateDataSet elements, as well as a summary of changes between v3.5.0 and v3.5.1.
v3.5.1-Value-Comparison-Summary – A spreadsheet comparing the differences in values between NEMSIS v3.5.0 and NEMSIS v3.5.1 with an additional tab displaying new v3.5.0 elements with code list values.
v3.5.1 Schematron Comparison Summary – A spreadsheet comparing the differences in schematron (rule-based language for XML document validation) rules between NEMSIS v3.5.0 and NEMSIS v3.5.1.
NEMSIS v3.5.0
NEMSIS v3.5.0 Onboarding – This document provides the technical details needed for states/territories and their state vendors to successfully onboard them for submission of v3.5.0 NEMSIS documents to the National Repository at the NEMSIS TAC.
v3.5.0 Elements Summary – A spreadsheet summary of all v3.5.0 elements with additional tabs separating out state elements, national elements, new to v3.5.0 elements, StateDataSet elements, as well as a summary of changes between v3.4.0 and v3.5.0. (Updated 9-29-2023 changes to eInjury.03 and eInjury.04 to align with ACS Triage Criteria 2021)
NEMSIS Boot Camp 2021 Resource Document (PDF) – This document provides links to various resources for NEMSIS v3.5 implementation. Also contains contact information for NEMSIS TAC support staff.
National v3.4.0/v3.5.0 Schematron Rule Comparison – This document compares the differences between the rule-based language for XML document validation (Schematron) for NEMSIS v3.4 and v3.5.
Data Dictionary Sample for NEMSIS v3.5 Boot Camp – The data dictionary sample is used to demonstrate and communicate the structure and content of NEMSIS v3.5 data, and provides meaningful descriptions for individually named data objects.
Value Changes v3.4.0 to v3.5.0 – A spreadsheet comparing the differences in values between NEMSIS v3.4.0 and NEMSIS v3.5.0 with an additional tab displaying new v3.5.0 elements with code list values. (Updated 9-29-23 changes to eInjury.03 and eInjury.04 for 2021 ACS Triage Criteria Alignment with CP4)
NEMSIS Flowchart – Treat and Refer ET3 – A flowchart for v3.5 disposition values for a potential ET3 or Treat and Refer call.
NEMSIS Flowchart – Public Assist – A flowchart for v3.5 disposition values for a public assist call. Hypothetical call information is provided as a footnote for this disposition.
NEMSIS Flowchart – Pronouncement DOA with Resuscitation – A flowchart for v3.5 disposition values for an on-scene pronouncement with resuscitation. M/POLST values are documented only if relevant.
NEMSIS Flowchart – Pronouncement DOA without Resuscitation – A flowchart for v3.5 disposition values for an on-scene pronouncement without resuscitation. M/POLST values are documented only if relevant.
NEMSIS Flowchart – Patient Encounter with Ambulance Transport – A flowchart for v3.5 disposition values for a patient encounter with ambulance transport.
The following resources were created by the attributed author and generously shared for use by other EMS stakeholders:
Anne Vossbrink, MS | EMS & Trauma Data Manager | Arizona
AZ Anne Vossbrink V3.5 Agency Transition Checklist Recommendations 8-16-22
AZ Anne Vossbrink V3.5 Agency Transition Checklist Recommendations 8-16-22 (Editable Canva Link)
Cassie Longhart | Former State Data Manager |Georgia
GA Cassie Longhart 3.5 Agency email communication
GA Cassie Longhart Medic Training v3.5 Incident Disposition Changes Sharable
GA Cassie Longhart V3.5 Agency Transition Check List
Chad Pore | State Data Manager | Kansas
KS Chad Pore Full Data Dictionary – Draft 9-13-2022
KS Chad Pore Patient Evaluated Disposition Outline
KS Chad Pore StateDataSet_NemsisElements
Chip Cooper | Emergency Services Data Manager | New Hampshire
NH Chip Cooper V3.5 – Its not just about the disposition
NH Chip Cooper NEMSIS v3.4 – v3.5 Gap Analysis – A spreadsheet comparing the differences in elements and values between NEMSIS v3.4 and v3.5.
NH Chip Cooper Validations Reference for NEMSIS Resource – An example spreadsheet from New Hampshire building new rules for the state based on NEMSIS v3.5.
Beth Brouard | EMS Data Manager | Vermont
VT Beth Brouard National Definitions of NEMSIS Fields Impacted by 3.5 Changes
VT Beth Brouard SIREN Changes for the Transition to NEMSIS 3.5 High Impact Items
VT Beth Brouard SIREN Changes for the Transition to NEMSIS 3.5 Low Impact Items
VT Beth Brouard SIREN Changes for the Transition to NEMSIS 3.5 Medium Impact Items (003)
VT Beth Brouard Summary of SIREN Changes for the Transition to NEMSIS 3.5