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President's Message
Last month’s newsletter saw a recap of 2014 by myself and others, so it seems only appropriate to look ahead to what’s in store for 2015. Of course it’s hard to look ahead without the great philosopher Yogi Berra’s quote regarding the future popping into mind: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.†With that in mind, let me look ahead…cautiously.
But first, let me mention a lady that I knew only too briefly. Joan Hesler was the first Executive Director of Ohio ACEP, and oh my, what a job she did. While I met her only briefly, the quality of her directorship is evidenced by two outstanding facts… [Read more]
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 Joan Hesler: 1936-2015
It is with great sadness that we report Joan Hesler, the very first Executive Director of Ohio ACEP, has passed away. Joan was a tireless supporter of emergency medicine, and at a time when the specialty was in its infancy, her dedication and leadership were crucial to the Chapter’s early development.
During her time as Executive Director, Joan led the Chapter from a small group of like-minded physicians to an influential medical society with hundreds of members around the state. Joan also developed Ohio ACEP’s Emergency Medicine Board Review Course, which is nationally-recognized for excellence in written board exam preparation.
Joan is remembered by Ohio ACEP’s early members and physician leadership as a mentor, friend, and pioneer. Her guidance has left an indelible mark on Ohio ACEP. Without her, the Chapter—and indeed emergency medicine in Ohio—would not be the same. She will be missed.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Susan Bundy; son, Randy Ray; grandchildren, Joe, Mark, Rex, and Sarah; and great-grandchildren, Chance, Jacob, Kyleigh, Sapphire, and Sophie. She was 78 years old.
Our thoughts are with Joan’s friends and family.
For more about Joan’s life, or to leave memories and condolences, see her obituary in The Columbus Dispatch. |
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Ohio ACEP Past President, Dr. Randy King, presents a special Bill Hall Award plaque to Joan Hesler for her extraordinary service as Ohio ACEP Executive Director
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 From EMRA: Thanks to Ohio Residencies with 100% Membership! |
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• Adena Health System
• Akron General Medical Center
• Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic
• Case Western Reserve University at University Hospital Case Medical Center
• Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
• The Ohio State University Medical Center
• OU-HCOM at Affinity Medical Center
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• OU-HCOM at Marietta Memorial Hospital
• OU-HCOM at Southern Ohio Medical Center
• OU-HCOM at Doctors Hospital
• St. John Hospital & Medical Center
• Summa Health System – Akron City Hospital
• UC Health University Hospital at University of Cincinnati
• University of Toledo Medical Center
• Wright State University
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Member Kudos
Creagh Boulger, MD, FACEP; Jeffrey Caterino, MD, FACEP; Brian Ichwan; and Laura Thompson, MD, for having their research, “Geriatric-Specific Triage Criteria Are More Sensitive Than Standard Adult Criteria in Identifying Need for Trauma Center Care in Injured Older Adults,†published in the January edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine
Thomas Carter, DO, FACEP, for having his research, “Mind the (Knowledge) Gap: The Effect of a Communication Tool on Emergency Department Patients’ Comprehension of and Satisfaction with Care,†in the February edition of Patient Education & Counseling
Do you know of a member who deserves to be congratulated? Let us know!
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End-of-Year Thanks
Ohio ACEP thanks all our members who served as faculty, contributors, and volunteers for our education courses and membership events in 2014!
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Ohio ACEP Board Review Course in Tampa, Florida
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January 26-30, 2015
The best Emergency Medicine Board Review Course,
right in the heart of beautiful Tampa, Florida
Haven't registered? Time is running out!
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Register Online!
Online registration open until Jan 22!
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Register by phone!
1-888-642-2374
Call us weekdays, 8am-5pm EST!
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Members in the News
Eric Adkins, MD, FACEP, who was interviewed for a Fox Business Channel segment, “Flu strain missed by this year’s vaccine?â€
Daniel Bachmann, MD, FACEP, and Paul Gabriel, MD, FACEP, who were quoted in The Columbus Dispatch article, “Frigid air killing car batteries, numbing fingers and toesâ€
Chris Goliver, MD, FACEP, who was featured in the Toledo Blade article, “Unconventional path leads Goliver to head Mercy emergency centerâ€
Alan Gora, MD, FACEP, who was quoted in the ABC 13 Toledo story, “Ohio sees another spike in flu hospitalizationsâ€; and in the Cleveland Plain Dealer article, “Flu cases in Ohio are swamping hospitals, which are urging people to avoid ERs if possibleâ€
Diane Gorgas, MD, whose article, “Emergency Medicine: Knowing risk from mono can save a life,†was published in The Columbus Dispatch
Thomas Terndrup, MD, FACEP, who was interviewed for The Columbus Dispatch article, “Ohio State hospitals turn away ER patientsâ€; and whose response Letter to the Editor of the Dispatch, “Patients’ care is top priority at Ohio State,†was published
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New Law Requires OARRS Registration, Checks Before Opioid Prescribing
Ohio ACEP successfully fought to exempt prescriptions not exceeding seven days; Board of Pharmacy to help providers implement law
Ohio House Bill 341, which was signed by Gov. John Kasich and takes effect in 2015, requires a check of the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) before prescribing an opioid analgesic or benzodiazepine. [Read more]
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 From ACEP:
Comment Period Open for Draft Clinical Policy on Intravenous tPA
The Clinical Policies Committee of ACEP has completed a draft clinical guideline: “Clinical Policy: Use of Intravenous tPA for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in the Emergency Department.†The draft is now open for comments until March 13, 2015. To view the draft policy and comment form, click here.
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Patient Care Resources Added to ACEP's Website
ACEP's Emergency Medicine Practice Committee recently completed an information paper on "Care of the Psychiatric Patient in the ED: A Review of the Literature." This document and other resources to help emergency physicians care for patients with mental health or substance abuse issues have been added to ACEP's website. Read them here.
ED Director of the Year Award Applications Being Accepted
Blue Jay Consulting, the Emergency Medicine Foundation and ACEP are accepting nominations for the 6th Annual Outstanding Emergency Department Director of the Year Award. The award recognizes and celebrates emergency physician leaders who have demonstrated exemplary collaborative skills in the emergency department. Nominations deadline is February 16. Learn more here.
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