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President's Message
Ah, July…that time of the year again. Those of us working in a hospital setting are again reminded that “July is not the month to get sick and be hospitalizedâ€; because this is the time when the newly-minted physicians begin their residencies. I should know whether this actually true (i.e., do more errors and calamitous events really occur in July/August?)…but I don’t. Yet it does make for good water cooler fodder, and my guess is this sentiment will live on whether true or not.
This first residency year truly is a momentous time; one most of us who have survived the year will remember as “their coming of age.†[Read more]
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EM Residency Spotlight: Case Western MetroHealth / Cleveland Clinic
Exciting things are happening at the Case Western MetroHealth/Cleveland Clinic emergency medicine residency program in Cleveland, and with a fresh crop of strong new interns, we are excited to take on the new residency year!
MetroHealth’s state of the art simulation center continues to expand, and with EM physician Dr. Tom Noeller at the helm, new simulation opportunities are popping up every day. [Read more]
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Case Western MetroHealth/Cleveland Clinic residents train with Cleveland Metro Life Flight
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Calling All EM Residents!
Do you want to make a difference in emergency medicine? Are you interested in representing your fellow EM residents? Run for Resident Representative on the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors! [Read more]
Nominations are due no later than August 1!
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Member Kudos
Ariel Cohen, DO, and Ann Marie Dietrich, MD, FACEP (working as part of the ACEP Pediatric Emergency Medicine Committee), whose work, “Death of a Child in the Emergency Department,†was published in the July edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine
Diane Gorgas, MD, who received the Shining Star Award for her mentorship, dedication to teaching, outstanding leadership, and strong commitment to diversity
Nicholas Kman, MD, FACEP, who was inducted as a Faculty member of the Ohio Chapter, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
 40 Under 40: Dr. Eric Adkins
In our April eNewsletter, we were happy to report that Dr. Eric Adkins [right], Ohio ACEP member and Leadership Development Academy graduate, was named one of Columbus Business First’s 2014 “40 Under 40.†Check out this profile they did of Dr. Adkins for their 40 Under 40 issue!
If you know of a member that deserves to be congratulated, let us know!
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Ohio ACEP Resolution Leads to tPA Policy Update
At the 2013 ACEP Council Meeting, Ohio ACEP introduced Resolution 32 to revisit ACEP’s clinical policy on the use of tPA in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Resolution 32 was adopted by Council… [Read more]
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Members in the News
Bradford Borden, MD, FACEP, who was mentioned and photographed in the (Cleveland) Sun News article, “Public gets a peek at new emergency facility (photo gallery)â€
Joshua Denney, MD, who co-authored the article, “Unexpected Discoveries,†which was published in the June-July edition of EM Resident
Charles Emerman, MD, FACEP, who was interviewed for the Cleveland Plain Dealer article/video, “Most common Fourth of July injuries in Cleveland will probably surprise youâ€
Diane Gorgas, MD, whose commentary, “Emergency Medicine: Nature can be model for new medical treatments,†was published in The Columbus Dispatch
Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, whose article, “Questions Emergency Physicians Should Ask a Potential Employer,†was published in the July edition of ACEP Now
Howard Mell, MD, MPH, FACEP, who was quoted for The New York Times article, “An E.R., Not a Hospital, Is Set to Open at St. Vincent’s Siteâ€
Thomas Terndrup, MD, FACEP, who was interviewed for the CBS 10TV story, “Ohio State University Wexner Medical Staff Hold Drill In New ERâ€
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Pharmacy Board Releases Video to Help ID Rx Drug Diversion
The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy has produced a new video to help identify the warning signs of prescription drug diversion. The video, Red Flags, can be viewed on the Board’s website.
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 From National ACEP
ACEP Announces Chapter Grant Application and Deadlines
Recognizing the important role of ACEP chapters in meeting member needs, educating the public and furthering the advancement of emergency medicine, the ACEP Board of Directors created the Chapter Grant Program to provide financial support for outstanding chapter efforts. If you are interested in working with Ohio ACEP to apply for a 2015 grant, additional information on the program can be found on ACEP’s website, including available funding, a history of previously funded projects, application procedures and deadlines.
ACEP Revises Clinical Policy on Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in the Emergency Department
By Steven A. Godwin, MD, FACEP; for ACEP Now
In the February 2014 issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine, ACEP published a clinical policy focusing on procedural sedation and analgesia in the emergency department. This is a revision of a 2005 clinical policy with the same name. The revised was accepted for abstraction on the National Guideline Clearinghouse website. [Read more]
Make a Difference: Write that Council Resolution
ACEP is encouraging its members in Ohio and around the country to submit Resolutions for consideration by ACEP Council, the primary governing body of ACEP. For more information about ACEP Council and a guide to writing and submitting Resolutions, check out ACEP’s website. Resolution submissions are due July 28, 2014!
QIPS Resident Quality & Safety Award
Know a resident or residents who have made outstanding innovations in advancing quality and/or safety? Nominate them for a Quality Improvement & Patient Safety (QIPS) Resident Quality & Safety Award! The honoree will receive a 1-year QIPS membership, publication in the QIPS newsletter and recognition at the 2014 Scientific Assembly in Chicago! Nominations due August 1!
For more information, check out the award nomination form.
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