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This suggested RFP language can be used by states that want to include CARES integration requirements when developing their Request for Proposal (RFP) for a state EMS data repository vendor. States may modify this language to align with their specific needs while maintaining the core technical requirements for successful CARES integration.

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The selected vendor shall, at no additional cost:

• Support direct submission of specified cardiac arrest data to the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) via NEMSIS-compliant web services.
• Ensure all CARES-required elements are included in the ePCR form design with appropriate validation rules in the user interface and State schematron.
• Support documentation of CARES supplemental elements as required by the State.
• Include validation against current NEMSIS XSD, NEMSIS National schematron, and CARES schematron rules prior to submission.
• Export ePCR records via web service submissions to the CARES registry using the latest NEMSIS data standard version.
• Maintain compatibility with current CARES data specifications and implement any required updates to support future versions.
• Provide technical support for CARES integration implementation and maintenance.