Observation Medicine

Observation Medicine Section

If crowding and boarding are issues you are faced with in your ED, you will want to join this section. Observation medicine, founded by emergency physicians, is one way of addressing patient flow.

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June 4, 2026

Expanding ED Observation to Community Hospitals with Telemedicine

When access, efficiency, and patient experience align, meaningful change happens. This past fall, our organization celebrated 10 years of ED Observation Medicine

June 4, 2026

Research in Observation Medicine: Insights from Dr. Chris Baugh and Dr. Matthew Wheatley

The interest in observation medicine continues to grow, and with it, the need for further investigative studies.

June 4, 2026

Educational EBM-Based Pathways

Condition-specific protocols are the backbone of a successful Emergency Department Observation Unit (EDOU). Standardized protocols or pathways reduce variability, improve patient flow, and enhance saf...

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Sample Protocols

ACEP's Section of Observation Medicine members have submitted protocols used in their institutions.

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