EMNet Health Services Research (HSR) Core
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What services does the EMNet HSR Core provide?
Examples of services include:
- Providing a compilation of all U.S. emergency departments (ED), with multiple variables included
- Providing a compilation of a subset of U.S. EDs, with potential linkage to other datasets
- Completing a survey of a sample of U.S. EDs
- Analyzing National ED Inventory (NEDI)-USA Data
- Providing specific summary statistics
- Generating a dataset with new linkage to other data
2. How do I request services?
Please contact us with details about your requested service.
3. What data are included in NEDI-USA?
NEDI-USA is a comprehensive database of all non-federal, non-specialty U.S. EDs.
Examples of data included are: ED visit volumes, ED type (hospital-based versus satellite freestanding versus autonomous freestanding), specialty capabilities (e.g., stroke, trauma, and burn center), Critical Access Hospital and academic status, pediatric characteristics (e.g., presence of a pediatric emergency care coordinator), and use of telehealth. Please contact us for more information.
4. I want to use NEDI-USA data, but don’t see the service I need listed. What are the next steps?
Please contact us with details about your requested service. We will review your request for feasibility.