Observation Medicine Science and Solutions
Deepen your expertise in managing observation units (OUs) with the 2025 ACEP Observation Medicine Conference.
With breakout sessions tailored to beginners and experienced clinicians, 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.
January 18-19
Orlando, FL or Live-Streamed from Anywhere
Register at any time during the event
CME Credit 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.
The Observation Medicine course schedule is for January 18-19.
All ACEP Accelerate attendees in Florida are welcome to attend all keynote courses, expert theaters, learning lounges, reception events, and the exhibit hall throughout the Accelerate event, as well as purchase a convenient meal package for any day.
Saturday, January 18
Time
Event
8:00 am - 8:05 am
Introduction
George B. Hughes, MD; Margarita Pena-Morris, MD, FACEP; Meredith Busman, MD
8:05 am - 9:00 am
Keynote Address: Beyond the Abstract – A Call for Advancing ED Observation Unit Research (Virtual Presenter)
Rebecca L. Goodwin, MD
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Review of the Observation Literature
Anwar D. Osborne, MD, MPM, FACEP; Matthew Wheatley, MD, FACEP
9:45 am - 10:15 am
Safe Discharge of Moderate Risk Chest Pain Patients
Joshua C. Reynolds, MD, FACEP; Meredith Busman, MD
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Move Over Lexiscan! Updates on Cardiovascular Testing
Meredith Busman, MD
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm
Panel Part 1: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in the ED Observation Unit – Tobacco Cessation; Lipid Screening For Chest Pain Patients; etc.
Anthony R. Rosania, MD, FACEP; Anne Marie Papa, MSN, RN, CEN; Megan Donohue, MD, MPH
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Panel Part 2: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in the ED Observation Unit – Care for Vulnerable Populations; Geriatric Care, etc.
Ginny Hood, BSN, RN; Matthew Wheatley, MD, FACEP; Megan Donohue, MD, MPH; Pawan Suri, MD
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Breakout 1
Session A: Starting an OU - Fundamentals of Protocol Design and Implementation
Margarita Pena-Morris, MD, FACEP
Session B: Expanding an OU - Advanced Protocols and Pathways - Toxicology, Minor TBI, DKA
David Meguerdichian, MD, FACEP
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Breakout 2
Session A: Starting an OU - Essential Protocols and Pathways, Part 1 – Cardiovascular Complaints – TIA, CHF
Ashima Vohra, MD
Session B: Expanding an OU - Special Populations, Special Considerations – Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Behavioral
Anwar D. Osborne, MD, MPM, FACEP
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Breakout 3
Session A: Starting an OU - Essential Protocols and Pathways, Part 2 – COPD/Asthma, Infectious Disease
Ashima Vohra, MD
Session B: Expanding an OU - SUD in the ED Observation Unit
Anthony R. Rosania, MD, FACEP
Sunday, January 19
Time
Event
8:00 am - 8:30 am
ED Observation Unit Accreditation Update
Margarita Pena-Morris, MD, FACEP
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Teaching Fellowship Keynote: Navigating My Early Career - Stories of Failure and Personal Growth
Jessica Mason, MD, FACEP
8:30 am - 9:15 am
Leveraging Nursing Services for ED Observation Unit Success
Anne Marie Papa, MSN, RN, CEN
9:15 am - 10:30 am
Reimbursement, Billing and Coding Updates
Michael A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Breakout 1
Session A: Starting an OU - Staffing Principals and Models
George B. Hughes, MD
Session B: Expanding an OU - ED Observation Unit Disaster Medicine
Michael A. Ross, MD, FACEP
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Breakout 2
Session A: Starting an OU - Dashboards and Capturing Metrics for Success
David Meguerdichian, MD, FACEP
Session B: Expanding an OU - Location Matters: Site-Specific Considerations for Urban, Community, Freestanding, and Rural Observation Units
Sharon E. Mace, MD, FAAP, FACEP
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Breakout 3
Session A: Starting an OU - Building Support From the C-Suite and Consulting Specialties
Pawan Suri, MD
Session B: Expanding an OU - ED Observation Unit Telemedicine
Michael A. Ross, MD, FACEP
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
ED Observation Unit Workshop
George B. Hughes, MD
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm
Closing Remarks and Thanks
George B. Hughes, MD; Margarita Pena-Morris, MD, FACEP; Meredith Busman, MD