MNSTAR Elite
MNSTAR Elite is Minnesota’s system for submitting and reviewing electronic patient care reports (ePCRs) for pre-hospital emergency medical services. MNSTAR Elite supports EMS reporting, quality improvement, and system-level oversight. Ambulance services are required to submit ePCRs to MNSTAR Elite within 24 hours of call completion. Authorized hospital users may access submitted patient care reports through the OEMS Hospital Hub.
Access MNSTAR Elite
Use MNSTAR Elite to submit and review ambulance service run reports and related data.
If MNSTAR Elite is unavailable or cannot be accessed, ambulance services may use the MNSTAR Field Run Form as a backup submission option.
Guidance & Documentation
The following resources provide guidance on MNSTAR Elite reporting requirements, documentation standards, and common reporting scenarios.
PCR Data Quick Guide (NEMSIS & PWW)
The PCR Data Quick Guide is a reference document developed by NEMSIS that explains key data elements and documentation standards used in electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCRs). It provides practical guidance on how to correctly record patient care information according to the NEMSIS v3.5 standard and supports consistent, high-quality documentation across EMS agencies.
Use this guide to:
- Understand the purpose and proper use of common ePCR data elements
- Clarify how patient care and event data should be documented
- Support training and quality improvement efforts for data entry
- Improve consistency and accuracy in MNSTAR ePCR submissions
Who it’s for: Ambulance service data managers, quality improvement staff, educators, and anyone responsible for ePCR documentation.
Minnesota EMS Quick Report (Paper Form)
This paper form is intended for use when electronic documentation is not available, such as during computer or system outages. The form is used to provide patient care information to the receiving facility at the time of patient transfer and must be left with the receiving facility before the crew departs.
This form does not replace the requirement to submit an electronic patient care report (ePCR) and does not capture all Minnesota-required data elements. Ambulance services must submit an ePCR to MNSTAR Elite within 24 hours of call completion. Hospitals may access completed patient care reports through the OEMS Hospital Hub.
Reporting Guidance & Clarifications
Low Acuity Dispositions – Non-Transport
Guidance on documentation and reporting expectations for low-acuity and non-transport EMS encounters.No Patient Contact – NEMSIS 3.5
Clarification on appropriate use of the “No Patient Contact” disposition under NEMSIS 3.5.
References
Extended Data Definitions – NEMSIS v3.5
Technical reference document for detailed NEMSIS data definitions.
Ambulance Service Director & Manager Contact List
This reference spreadsheet contains contact information for licensed Minnesota ambulance service directors and managers. The information is intended to support operational communication and coordination related to EMS system activities. Contact information is subject to change and may not reflect real-time updates.
Related Systems
Access for authorized hospital users to view patient care reports submitted through MNSTAR.
EMS analytics and data visualization tools used for system-level analysis.
Contact Us
Email: OEMS@state.mn.us