In emergency services, where time, resources, and decision-making are critical, having structured and actionable data can improve efficiency, optimise response times, and enhance patient care. 
Why accurate data entry matters
Emergency services generate vast amounts of data—from medical records to operational response times. However, data alone is not enough. To drive real improvements, data must be accurately registered, structured, and turned into actionable insights. Errors in input can lead to misleading insights. When registered correctly, data becomes a powerful tool for optimising emergency response, improving resource allocation, and enhancing patient outcomes.
By analysing patterns and trends, emergency services can move beyond reactive decision-making and start predicting needs, adjusting resources, and improving workflows. Instead of only looking at past incidents, structured data can highlight areas for proactive change—whether that means optimising ambulance placements, refining triage processes, or identifying training gaps among personnel.
At Bliksund, Analytics Team Lead Maren Elise Rønneseth transforms complex emergency data into insights that drive action. Her vision for predictive emergency response shapes the team's approach. 
"Emergency response isn't just about reacting anymore," Rønneseth explains. "When we uncover patterns in our data, we can anticipate needs before they become critical. This shift from reactive to predictive analysis empowers emergency teams to prepare proactively, ultimately saving more lives."
How data transforms emergency response in real life
Accurate data registration is already making a difference in emergency services. By tracking patterns and identifying inefficiencies, emergency teams can improve their response times and overall patient care.
Data could play a crucial role in identifying training needs among emergency personnel. By analysing the use of critical equipment like CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, a type of breathing support), services can identify responders who would benefit from additional hands-on experience and offer targeted refresher courses to strengthen essential skills and confidence.
It could also improve workload distribution between ambulance stations. By analysing historical response data, services can better anticipate demand when transferring missions, allowing receiving ambulance stations to allocate staff and resources more efficiently.
Additionally, data analysis could refine triage accuracy. By reviewing cases where emergencies were initially over- or under-prioritized, dispatch centers could enhance their assessment processes, reducing strain on resources and ensuring critical cases receive timely care.
Maren Elise Rønneseth presenting about data and insight in Healthcare services
Turning data into actionable insight
Bliksund Analytics plays a key role in helping emergency services translate data into actionable insights. A structured approach to data ensures that decisions are not made on assumptions but on real-world evidence. The ability to track patterns in response times, evaluate the effectiveness of prehospital interventions, and identify inefficiencies is what turns raw data into actionable insight.
With a long track record in working with data and analytics, Maren knows how insights can bring valuable support. She concludes:
“With a data-driven approach, emergency services can allocate resources where they are needed most, strengthen operational workflows, and ultimately improve patient care. By focusing on accurate data registration, structured insights, and practical implementation, emergency response teams are better equipped to meet future challenges and deliver the highest quality care when it matters most”
