National EMSC Data Analysis Resource Center
National EMSC Data Analysis Resource Center
NEDARC is Your Resource
One of the biggest challenges to data system development is getting consensus among stakeholders and developing a formal plan. A NEDARC site visit can be an effective method for collaboration and strategic planning and can help states get their data systems moving forward!
NEDARC can provide your state with a standardized or customizable site visit in accordance with your needs. We offer the following expertise at site visits:
NEDARC has developed a process called Data System Development 
and Improvement Planning. Using professional group-process techniques, NEDARC staff facilitate discussion with stakeholders to identify:
All of these techniques are associated with the development and improvement of the EMS data system in your state. This process also includes formulating data-system goals and objectives.
The process begins with contacting your NEDARC liaison. We will discuss your data system needs and construct a site visit agenda that will help you meet your goals.
For some of our offerings, we have already created structured programs. These range from the Data System Development and Improvement Planning program to presentations on the NEMSIS/NHTSA standard. Any of these programs can be customized to fit your needs.
For unique programs, we will adapt new and existing materials to best suit your request. We will work with you during the development of the program to make sure you receive the best results. We will make every attempt to help you reach your goal.
Site visits are available at no cost for state grantees and state EMS offices.
Want a second opinion? Read what some participants have said, located in the column to the right.
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"The Data System Improvement Planning presentation was exactly what was needed to help define our committee's goals and future direction.”
—Chair of an EMS QI Committee
NEDARC Site Visit Suggested Agenda
View the most current version of our suggested agenda for a site visit.
What others are saying:
“I would like to thank you for helping us focus the energies of both of our workgroups. You made a difficult job look easy and folks are excited to proceed.”
—State EMSC Coordinator
“I'm not certain I can express how much this process helped, not only in its intended planning goals, but in the team building that went on as a result. I think that the people who were there came away with a much better understanding of the importance of the system and their role in its existence.”
—State EMS Data Manager
