The ACEP offices will be closed for several upcoming holidays
We apologize for any inconvenience:
Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024.
Monday, December 23, 2024 thru Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
ACEP ID:
1
2021
Commendation for Vidor E. Friedman, MD, FACEP
Florida College of Emergency Physicians
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
2
2021
Commendation for William P. Jaquis, MD, MSHQS, FACEP
Maryland Chapter ACEP
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
4
2021
Commendation for Margaret Montgomery, RN, MSN
Sandy Schneider, MD, FACEP
Bradford L Walters, MD, FACEP
Arlo F Weltge, MD, MPH, FACEP
Lynne D Richardson, MD, FACEP
Robert Allan De Lorenzo, MD, FACEP
Michael A Turturro, MD, FACEP
Isabel Araujo Barata, MD, FACEP
Jon Mark Hirshon, MD, MPH, PhD, FACEP
Robin Polansky, MD
Johnny L Sy, DO, FACEP
Daniel Freess, MD, FACEP
Antony P Hsu, MD, FACEP
C Ryan Keay, MD, FACEP
Alan Heins, MD
Pain Management & Addiction Medicine Section
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Section
Critical Care Medicine Section
Medical Directors Section
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
5
2021
In Memory of Catherine Agustiady-Becker, DO
Virginia Chapter ACEP
New York Chapter ACEP
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
7
2021
In Memory of Joseph Litner, MD, PhD, FACEP
Washington Chapter ACEP
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
Government Services Chapter ACEP
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
8
2021
In Memory of Paul S. Auerbach, MD, MS, FACEP
California ACEP
Wilderness Medicine Section
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
9
2021
In Memory of Samuel C. Slimmer, Jr., MD, FACEP
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
10
2021
Board of Directors Action on Council Resolutions
Virginia Chapter ACEP
West Virginia Chapter ACEP
District of Columbia Chapter ACEP
North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians
A
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
11
2021
Eligibility for Retired Membership
Membership Committee
ACEP Board of Directors
A
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
12
2021
Permitting Bylaws Amendments on the Unanimous Consent Agenda
Paul R Pomeroy, Jr, MD, FACEP
James E Thompson, MD
Todd L Slesinger, MD, FACEP
Michael McCrea, MD, FACEP
Larisa May Traill, MD, FACEP
Nicole Ann Veitinger, DO, FACEP
Scott H Pasichow, MD, MPH, FACEP
Sara S Chakel, MD, FACEP
A
ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
13
2021
ACEP President-Elect Selected Directly by Members
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
A
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
14
2021
Establishing a Young Physician Position on the ACEP Nominating Committee
Young Physicians Section
A
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
15
2021
Member Determined Council Representation
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
Emergency Telehealth Section
A
REFERRED TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
16
2021
ACEP Group Membership
John C Moorhead, MD, FACEP
Christopher Strear, MD, FACEP
A
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
In Progress
17
2021
Fair Emergency Physician Employment Contract Template
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
A
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
18
2021
Change to ACEP Conflict of Interest Statement
Howard K Mell, MD, MPH, CPE, FACEP
Phillip Luke LeBas, MD, FACEP
A
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
19
2021
Clear and Complete Conflict of Interest Disclosure at the Council Meeting
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
A
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
20
2021
Creation of the Social Emergency Medicine Association
Taylor S Nichols, MD, FACEP
Howard K Mell, MD, MPH, CPE, FACEP
A
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
21
2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nicholas John Jouriles, MD, FACEP
Ramon W Johnson, MD, MBA, FACEP
Yvette Calderon, MD, FACEP
Marcus J Wooten, MD
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
A
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
22
2021
Expanding Diversity and Inclusion in Educational Programs
New York Chapter ACEP
A
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Ongoing
23
2021
Media Marketing of Value of Emergency Medicine Board Certification
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
A
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
Completed
25
2021
ACEP Report Card
John C Moorhead, MD, FACEP
Christopher Strear, MD, FACEP
B
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
26
2021
Advocacy for Syringe Services Programs and Fentanyl Test Strips
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Ohio Chapter ACEP
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
27
2021
Conditional Support for Medicare-for-All
Rachel Solnick, MD
Charles F Pattavina, MD, FACEP
Larry A Bedard, MD, FACEP
Asa Viccellio, MD, FACEP
Bradford L Walters, MD, FACEP
Cai Glushak, MD, FACEP
James C Mitchiner, MD, MPH, FACEP
Robert C Solomon, MD, FACEP
Kathleen Cowling, DO, MS, MBA, FACEP
Megan L Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP
Jacob Manteuffel, MD, FACEP
Michael Vincent Gratson, MD, FACEP
Gregory Gafni-Pappas, DO, FACEP
James D Maloy, MD, MPH
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
28
2021
Consumer Awareness Through Classification of Emergency Departments
Paul Daniel Kivela, MD, MBA, FACEP
Florida College of Emergency Physicians
Maryland Chapter ACEP
California ACEP
Delaware Chapter ACEP
B
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Completed
29
2021
Downcoding
Florida College of Emergency Physicians
Illinois College of Emergency Physicians
Minnesota Chapter ACEP
Missouri College of Emergency Physicians
B
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
30
2021
Unfair Health Plan Payment Policies
Thomas Jerome Sugarman, MD, FACEP
Bing S Pao, MD, FACEP
Douglas P Brosnan, MD, JD, FACEP
Michigan College of Emergency Physicians
California ACEP
Missouri College of Emergency Physicians
B
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
31
2021
Employment-Retaliation, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Rebecca B Parker, MD, FACEP
Amish Shah
Olga Gokova, MD, FACEP
Arizona Chapter ACEP
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
32
2021
Firearm Ban in EDs Excluding Active Duty Law Enforcement
James C Mitchiner, MD, MPH, FACEP
Alexandra Nicole Thran, MD, FACEP
Christopher E Barsotti, MD
Sarah Hoper, MD, JD, FACEP
Vermont Chapter ACEP
American Association of Women Emergency Physicians Section
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
B
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
33
2021
Formation of a National Bureau for Firearm Injury Prevention
Maryland Chapter ACEP
Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians
California ACEP
District of Columbia Chapter ACEP
New York Chapter ACEP
North Carolina College of Emergency Physicians
Vermont Chapter ACEP
B
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
34
2021
Global Budgeting for Emergency Physician Reimbursement in Rural and Underserved Areas
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Ohio Chapter ACEP
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
35
2021
Preserving Rural Emergency Care in Rural Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals - FIRST TWO RESOLVEDS
Rural Emergency Medicine Section
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Ongoing
35
2021
Preserving Rural Emergency Care in Rural Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Emergency Hospitals - LAST THREE RESOLVEDS
Rural Emergency Medicine Section
B
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
36
2021
Mitigating the Unintended Consequences of the CURES Act
New York Chapter ACEP
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
37
2021
Physician Pay Ratio
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
In Progress
38
2021
Prehospital Oversight and Management of Patients Experiencing Hyperactive Delirium with Severe Agitation
Kevin Edward McVaney, MD
Stephen J Wolf, MD, FACEP
Colorado Chapter ACEP
B
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
39
2021
Recommit to Lessening Opioid Deaths in America
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Ohio Chapter ACEP
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
40
2021
Reimbursement for Naloxone Distributed from Emergency Departments
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Ohio Chapter ACEP
Missouri College of Emergency Physicians
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
41
2021
Take Home Naloxone Programs in Emergency Departments
Donald E Stader, III, MD, FACEP
John Ryan Spartz, MD
Nathan Michael Novotny, MD
Pain Management & Addiction Medicine Section
Colorado Chapter ACEP
Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians
New Jersey Chapter ACEP
Social Emergency Medicine Section
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
B
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
In Progress
42
2021
Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines in the Emergency Department
Laura Janneck, MD, FACEP
Nikkole J Turgeon, MD
Disaster Medicine Section
Young Physicians Section
International Emergency Medicine Section
Social Emergency Medicine Section
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
43
2021
Autonomous “Shared Governance” Due Process
Paul Daniel Kivela, MD, MBA, FACEP
California ACEP
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
In Progress
44
2021
Caring for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients in the Emergency Department
Hannah Janeway, MD
Lauren E Apgar, DO
Logan C Jardine, MD
Leslie Gailloud, MD
Young Physicians Section
Social Emergency Medicine Section
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
C
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
45
2021
ED Performance Measures Data for Small, Rural, and Critical Access Hospital EDs
Massachusetts College of Emergency Physicians
Rhode Island Chapter ACEP
Wisconsin Chapter ACEP
Rural Emergency Medicine Section
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Section
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
46
2021
Effects of EM Practice Ownership on the Costs and Quality of Emergency Care
Stephen K Epstein, MD, MPP, FACEP
Jay Mullen
C
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
47
2021
Family and Medical Leave - SECOND RESOLVED
Megan J Dougherty, MD, FACEP
Sarah Hoper, MD, JD, FACEP
Iowa Chapter ACEP
Vermont Chapter ACEP
American Association of Women Emergency Physicians Section
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
47
2021
Family and Medical Leave - FIRST RESOLVED
Megan J Dougherty, MD, FACEP
Sarah Hoper, MD, JD, FACEP
Iowa Chapter ACEP
Vermont Chapter ACEP
American Association of Women Emergency Physicians Section
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
47
2021
Family and Medical Leave - THIRD RESOLVED
Megan J Dougherty, MD, FACEP
Sarah Hoper, MD, JD, FACEP
Iowa Chapter ACEP
Vermont Chapter ACEP
American Association of Women Emergency Physicians Section
C
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
48
2021
Financial Incentives to Reduce ED Crowding
Thomas Jerome Sugarman, MD, FACEP
Stephen K Epstein, MD, MPP, FACEP
C
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
49
2021
Forced EMS Diversion - SECOND RESOLVED
New York Chapter ACEP
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
50
2021
Complications of Marijuana Use
Michael L Carius, MD, FACEP
Roneet Lev, MD, FACEP
Thomas Jerome Sugarman, MD, FACEP
Gregory L Shangold, MD, FACEP
Rhode Island Chapter ACEP
Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians
C
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
51
2021
Medical Bill of Rights for Detained and Incarcerated Persons While Receiving Emergency Medical Care
Georgia College of Emergency Physicians
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
In Progress
52
2021
Standardization of Medical Screening Exams of Arrested Persons Brought to the ED
Utah Chapter ACEP
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
53
2021
Reporting of Injuries Suspected or Reported to be Resulting from Law Enforcement Actions
Kevin X Durgun, MD MPH
Alex Schmalz, MD
Taylor S Nichols, MD, FACEP
California ACEP
Young Physicians Section
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
54
2021
Understanding the Effects of Law Enforcement Presence in the Emergency Department
International Emergency Medicine Section
Social Emergency Medicine Section
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
56
2021
Race-Based Science and Detrimental Impact on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Communities
District of Columbia Chapter ACEP
Social Emergency Medicine Section
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
57
2021
Social Determinants of Health Screening in the Emergency Department
Betty Chang, MD, FACEP
Laura Janneck, MD, FACEP
Anna G Wright, MD, FACEP
Daniel Benjamin Gingold, MD, MPH, FACEP
Nikkole J Turgeon, MD
Dominique A Gelmann, MD
International Emergency Medicine Section
Social Emergency Medicine Section
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
58
2021
Updating and Enhancing ED Buprenorphine Treatment Training and Support
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Missouri College of Emergency Physicians
C
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
59
2021
Use of Medical Interpreters in the Emergency Department
Laura Janneck, MD, FACEP
Nikkole J Turgeon, MD
International Emergency Medicine Section
Social Emergency Medicine Section
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
60
2021
Accountable Organizations to Resident and Fellow Trainees
Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
D
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
61
2021
Advocating for a Required Emergency Medicine Rotation at All U.S. Medical Schools
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
C
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
62
2021
Support of Telehealth Education in Emergency Medicine Residency
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
63
2021
Physician-Led Team Leader Training
Government Services Chapter ACEP
C
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
64
2021
Rural Emergency Medicine Education and Recruitment
Rural Emergency Medicine Section
C
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
65
2021
Rural Provider Support and a Call for Data
Rural Emergency Medicine Section
D
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
66
2021
ACEP Promotion of the Role of Emergency Physician Led Teams
Howard K Mell, MD, MPH, CPE, FACEP
Illinois College of Emergency Physicians
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIR
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
67
2021
Patient Informed Consent
Emergency Medicine Workforce Section
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIR
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
68
2021
Patient’s Right to Board Certified Emergency Physicians 24/7 (In-person or via Telehealth)
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
Emergency Telehealth Section
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
70
2021
Creation of Specialized Scope Expansion Advocacy Teams for State Level Advocacy
Government Services Chapter ACEP
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
In Progress
71
2021
Emergency Medicine Workforce by Non-Physician Practitioners
Emergency Medicine Workforce Section
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
72
2021
Fair Compensation to Emergency Physicians for Collaborative Practice Agreements & Supervision
Louisiana Chapter ACEP
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
73
2021
Offsite Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
Ohio Chapter ACEP
Young Physicians Section
Emergency Medicine Residents' Association
REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
74
2021
Regulation by State Medical Boards of All Who Engage in Practice of Medicine
Emergency Medicine Workforce Section
AMENDED AND ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
75
2021
Required Clinical Experience for Emergency Nurses
Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians
NOT ADOPTED
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
76
2021
Standards for Non-Residency Trained Physicians and Mid-Levels to Work in Emergency Medicine
Maryland Chapter ACEP
District of Columbia Chapter ACEP
SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF DIR
NOT APPLICABLE
Completed
78
2021
In Memory of Leon L. Haley, Jr., MD, MHSA, CPE, FACEP, FACHE
Florida College of Emergency Physicians
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
79
2021
In Memory of Juan Francisco Fitz, MD, FACEP
Texas College of Emergency Physicians
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
80
2021
In Memory of Jay Edelberg, MD, FACEP
Florida College of Emergency Physicians
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
81
2021
Leon L. Haley, Jr. Award
Ramon W Johnson, MD, MBA, FACEP
Florida College of Emergency Physicians
Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity Section
A
ADOPTED
ADOPTED
Completed
