American College of Emergency PhysiciansObservation Medicine Science and Solutions
Join us for the 2025 ACEP Observation Medicine Conference, an essential event for emergency medicine professionals looking to deepen their expertise in managing observation units (OUs).
With breakout sessions tailored to beginners and experienced practitioners, this event will equip you with the tools to start or expand an observation unit, ensuring you stay at the forefront of emergency care. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow professionals and refine your skills in delivering high-quality observation care.
Approved Accreditation Statements
The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Emergency Physicians has approved this activity for a maximum of 11.25 hours of ACEP Category I credit.
Schedule
Schedule/faculty below subject to change
January 18, 2025
Time
Course/Faculty
8:00 - 8:05 am
Introductions
Meredith Busman, MD; George Bassett-Hughes, MD; Margarita Pena, MD, FACEP
8:05 - 9:00 am
Keynote Address: Beyond the Abstract – A Call For Advancing Edou Research (Virtual Presenter)
Rebecca Goodwin, MD
9:00 - 9:45 am
Review Of the Observation Literature
Matthew Wheatley MD, FACEP; Anwar Osborne MD, MPM, FACEP
9:45 - 10:15 am
Safe Discharge Of Moderate Risk Chest Pain Patients
10:15 - 10:30 am
Move Over Lexiscan! Updates On Cardiovascular Testing
Meredith Busman, MD
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - Noon
Panel Part 1: Addressing Social Determinants Of Health In the Edou – Tobacco Cessation, Lipid Screening For Chest Pain Patients, Etc.
Anthony Rosania, MD, FACEP; Ann Marie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN; Megan Donohue, MD, MPH
Noon - 1:30 pm
Lunch - On Your Own or with the ACEP Meal Plan
1:30 - 2:00 pm
Panel Part 2: Addressing Social Determinants Of Health In the EDOU – Care For Vulnerable Populations, Geriatric Care, Etc.
Matthew Wheatley MD, FACEP; Pawan Suri, MD; Megan Donohue, MD, MPH; Ginny Hood, BSN, RN
2:00 - 2:45 pm
Breakout Session A: Starting An OU - Fundamentals Of Protocol Design And Implementation
Margarita Pena, MD, FACEP
OR
Breakout Session B: Expanding An OU - Advanced Protocols And Pathways - Toxicology, Minor Tbi, Dka
David Meguerdichian, MD, FACEP
2:45 - 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 - 3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions A: Starting An OU - Essential Protocols And Pathways, Part 1 – Cardiovascular Complaints – Tia, Chf
Ashima Vohra, MD
OR
Breakout Session B: Expanding An OU - Special Populations, Special Considerations – Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Behavioral
Anwar Osborne MD, MPM, FACEP
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Breakout Session A: Starting An OU - Essential Protocols And Pathways, Part 2 – Copd/Asthma, Infectious Disease
Ashima Vohra, MD
OR
Breakout Session B: Expanding An OU - Sud In the EDOU
Anthony Rosania, MD, FACEP
January 19, 2025
Time
Course/Faculty
8:00 - 8:30 am
EDOU Accreditation Update
Margarita Pena, MD, FACEP
8:30 - 9:15 am
Leveraging Nursing Services For EDOU Success
Ann Marie Papa, DNP, RN, CEN
9:15 - 10:30 am
Reimbursement, Billing And Coding Updates
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 - 11:15 am
Breakout Session A: Starting An OU - Staffing Principals And Models
George Bassett-Hughes, MD
OR
Breakout Session B: Expanding An OU - EDOU Disaster Medicine
Mike Ross MD, FACEP, FACC
11:15 - 11:45 am
Breakout Session A: Starting An OU - Dashboards And Capturing Metrics For Success
David Meguerdichian, MD, FACEP
OR
Breakout Session B: Expanding An OU - Location Matters: Site-Specific Considerations For Urban, Community, Freestanding, And Rural Observation Units
Christopher Caspers, MD, MBA, FACEP
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Breakout Session A: Starting An OU - Building Support From the C-Suite And Consulting Specialties
Pawan Suri, MD
OR
Breakout Session B: Expanding An OU - EDOU Telemedicine
Mike Ross MD, FACEP, FACC
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Lunch - On Your Own or with ACEP Meal Plan
1:30 - 2:45 pm
EDOU Workshop
George Bassett-Hughes, MD; Ginny Hood, BSN, RN
2:45 - 3:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Meredith Busman, MD; Margarita Pena, MD, FACEP; George Bassett-Hughes, MD