Which of the following is not typically included in the pre-arrival radio report?

• A. Patient's social security number
• B. The agency name, unit number, receiving facility name, paramedic/EMT name, triage category, and estimated time of arrival
• C. The estimated time of arrival
• D. The receiving facility name

Answer: (A)

Pre-arrival radio reports are all about quickly conveying essential operational and medical details so the receiving facility can prepare and the transport team can coordinate. The information typically shared includes who is calling (agency and unit), who will receive the report (receiving facility name), who is on the crew (paramedic/EMT name), the patient’s triage category if known, and when to expect the patient (estimated time of arrival). These elements help the hospital line up the right staff and bed space, and they let the team coordinate the handoff smoothly before the patient arrives. The estimated time of arrival is particularly important for timing and readiness.

The item that is not typically included is the patient’s social security number. That kind of sensitive identifying information isn’t needed for transport or initial triage and poses unnecessary privacy and security risks, so it’s not transmitted in pre-arrival radio reports.