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.