Data Collection and Management Flashcards
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FISDAP's data is used by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) and program accreditation bodies primarily for what purpose?
Answer: To provide evidence of clinical experience and competency attainment for accreditation and certification eligibility
FISDAP data serves as documented evidence that students met required clinical experience thresholds needed for NREMT certification eligibility and CoAEMSP accreditation.
A student documents a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score in FISDAP. Which three components must be recorded to calculate a valid GCS?
Answer: Eye opening, verbal response, and motor response
GCS is calculated from eye opening (E), verbal response (V), and motor response (M), with a total score ranging from 3 to 15.
When a student performs a skill under direct supervision versus indirect supervision in FISDAP, why is this distinction important?
Answer: It reflects the level of independence and competency development achieved by the student
Tracking supervision level shows program directors how students are progressing toward independent performance, which is a key competency milestone.
A preceptor reviewing a student's FISDAP entry sees that the student documented a 12-lead ECG interpretation but did not log the rhythm identified. What is the issue with this entry?
Answer: The entry is incomplete because rhythm findings are essential clinical data tied to the intervention
ECG interpretation without documenting the rhythm finding creates an incomplete clinical record that does not demonstrate the student's assessment competency.
In FISDAP, which data element would help a coordinator determine whether a student is gaining experience across diverse patient populations?
Answer: Patient demographics including age, sex, and chief complaint variety
Patient demographics and chief complaint variety reveal whether a student's caseload is diverse enough to meet broad competency requirements across different patient types.
Which of the following would be considered a HIPAA violation risk when a student submits data in FISDAP?
Answer: Including the patient's full name and date of birth in a narrative field
Including directly identifiable information such as full name and date of birth in FISDAP narratives violates HIPAA minimum necessary standards for EMS education records.
A student's FISDAP data shows 200 clinical hours but only 15 advanced airway attempts. According to typical EMS program benchmarks, this pattern suggests:
Answer: The student may have inadequate exposure to airway management calls and needs focused remediation
A low airway attempt count relative to total hours signals that the student may not be encountering or being allowed to perform airway management, requiring a targeted remediation plan.