Electronic Patient Tracking System (EPTS)
- A synthesis of wireless communication, barcode and internet technology to meet the needs of our first responders
- Collects and transmits patient information from the emergency scene
- Facilitates data sharing between agencies and departments: Triage, patient transport, hospital and EOC
EPTS Basic Features
- Utilizes a web-enabled, secure database
- Provides comprehensive patient information to all parties
- Ensures privacy of patient data
- Centralizes patient information allowing balanced resources and eliminating hospital overcrowding
- Allows hospitals access to medical status and personal records before patient arrives
- Meets new requirements for expanded coordination and information sharing across networks and organizations

Electronic Patient Tracking System in use at a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) field test on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

