Which counties will initiate the implementation of the EMS Data Systems into South Carolina?
The first year of the South Carolina EMS Data System Project will focus on implementing PreMIS within the 10 largest counties in South Carolina. According to 2006 census data, these 10 counties comprise of 50% of South Carolina’s 4,321,249 population: • Charleston • Chesterfield • Colleton • Darlington • Florence • Greenville • Horry • Lexington • Richland • Spartanburg By the end of the second year, all counties will be reporting to PreMIS. What is the Prehospital Medical Information System? PreMIS is a state mandated internet based EMS information system currently implemented in North Carolina. The PreMIS system provides a data entry and reporting capability for the evaluation of EMS patient care and system performance. PreMIS functions as an electronic medical record for Emergency Medical Services. Data collected and maintained within PreMIS provides valuable insight to identify, evaluate, and drive local and state EMS initiatives in areas such as education, operations, disaster pla
