Definition:
Type and identity of unit providing transport to the first medical facility receiving the patient.
Element Attributes:
Subfield 1: Source of Transport to First Medical Facility
Not Transported
EMS Air
EMS Ground
Law Enforcement
Other
Unknown
Subfield 2: EMS Response Agency Identifier
ID for EMS agency that responds
Subfield 3: EMS Response Run Number
Subfield 4: Name or Number of Medical Facility Receiving Patient
Rationale:
Important to trace victim from the scene of crash through the health care system. Facilitates linkage of injured crash victims with Emergency Medical Services data files.