Self Reports
Self Reporting Process
Why is self-reporting important?
Paramedic self-reporting is a valuable tool that supports the well-being of paramedics, improves patient care, and drives continuous improvement. By encouraging open and honest communication, fostering a culture of trust, and promoting self-reflection, self-reporting empowers paramedics to contribute to their own professional growth, while positively impacting the practice of pre-hospital and transport medicine. This process fosters a proactive approach to quality assurance and mitigating risk, leading to enhanced patient care and overall system performance.
Self Reporting Process
Self Reporting Process
Self Reporting Process
What information is needed to complete a self-report?
Please have the following information available prior to completing a self-report:
- Paramedic Name
- Paramedic Oasis Number
- Paramedic Service and Email
- Call Date
- Run Number
Please also provide a description of the event and any self-remediation that has taken place.
Indicate if you require a response regarding your self-report, this will be completed by a pre-hospital care specialist or a local medical director.
Self Reporting Process
What can be self-reported?
Self-reports may include, but are not limited to:
- Medical directive variances
- Documentation omissions
- Patch failures
- Critical incidents
- Near-miss events
Self-reports also may also be submitted for any challenge a paramedic may have encountered during a call that they would like to articulate further.
The self-report portal is also utilized for service leads, base hospital physicians, and external stakeholders that may request a review of a specified call.
Self Reporting Process
Self Reporting Process
Self Reporting Process
How to submit a self-report:
The primary method to submit a self-report is through the online communication form (found below), this allows you to quickly and securely send information regarding the call details. When this method is utilized, you can expect a confirmation email acknowledging your self-report has been received.
When the primary method is not available or accessible, please proceed to our Secondary Method through the SWORBHP hotline (1-888-997-6718). All of the relevant details listed above are still required and should be communicated when leaving a message.
Please allow time for our quality assurance team to review your call and self-report details. If a response has been requested, our team will reach out to you in a timely manner.
Self Reporting Process
Self Reporting Process
What will happen following a self-report submission?
You will receive an acknowledgment that the call has been successfully received, this will be found in the email provided on the communication form.
The self-report will then be peer-reviewed by one of our quality assurance specialists and the local medical director. If there are no further concerns and the paramedic has not requested a response, the case will be closed.
If the peer review finds further concerns related to the call that have not been addressed within the self-report, you may be asked to participate in providing further feedback, education, or self-remediation.
If you have requested a response, our team will reach out with any additional information requested or with points of consideration related to the call for your review.
