Milwaukee County OEM Data Insights Implementation

This document is a technical report detailing the strategies employed by the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to enhance their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) through data standardization and analytics. The report outlines the transition from multiple independently configured systems to a single standardized Elite Rescue environment, which facilitates uniform documentation practices across 15 EMS agencies. It explains how the integration of advanced analytics and continuous monitoring has improved operational efficiency and data comparability. The OEM has implemented various tools, including the Continuum monitoring system and the External Data Mart, to streamline data analysis and reporting. The report also highlights specific implementations, such as the reduction of documentation options and the use of AI Assist to enhance data entry speed. Furthermore, it discusses the impact of these changes on community health initiatives, including overdose prevention and disaster response, while emphasizing the importance of interoperability with healthcare partners for improved patient care outcomes.