On this episode of GEMCast, @clshenvi is joined by Dr. Meredith Busman, Director of Observation Medicine at Corewell Health West, to discuss her unit's 17 hour average length of stay (LOS) and related positive patient outcomes: hubs.li/Q04ky_Rk0
Dr. Judith @Tintinalli, founding Chair of @UNCEM, received the inaugural "Tintinalli-UNC Emergency Medicine Prize!" Read about her transformative impact on our Department, as well as the overall practice of Emergency Medicine via this link: bit.ly/4xhMeg4
UNC, UCSF researchers are collaborating on a new clinical trial to prevent #PTSD, funded by John Mayer's Heart and Armor Foundation. The study will evaluate how improving sleep might reduce PTSD side-effects.
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To learn more: unc.live/3S1PI67
Implementing geriatric-friendly processes can benefit every ED; Clinicians looking to discuss geriatric-focused care with decision makers in their respective healthcare organizations should reference our toolkit for resources to facilitate these conversations. hubs.li/Q04jQDCc0
Congrats to @UNCEM's APP Manager, Ben Linthicum, DNP, MSBA, who received a Master of Science in Business Analytics from UNC Wilmington Cameron School of Business!! The degree further strengthens integration of clinical leadership & healthcare analytics in Emergency Medicine.
This @theGEDC webinar explores educational needs of nurses caring for older adults in the ED. Learn about geriatric-specific nursing initiatives & discover sources of high-quality geriatric ED #NurseEducation. Panelists include @UNCEM's Aaron Malsch. hubs.li/Q04fCVgt0
Ready to learn more about supporting nurses in the care of older adult ED patients? Our Nursing Education for the Geriatric ED webinar takes a deep dive into resources that provide quality education and the benefits of geriatric-specific nursing initiatives: hubs.li/Q04fCVgt0
Congrats to @UNCEM's Will Bruno, ENP-C, who recently achieved his "Emergency Nurse Practitioner" specialty certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners! This specialty certification demonstrates the highest levels of excellence and competence. @aanpcb
A rising🌟for sure! Darshini Muthukumar (undergrad student) shining today at #SAEM26, as she discusses, "Patterns of Inappropriate Aspirin use Among Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department with Bleeding." Great job, Darshini!! @UNCEM
Thanks to Dr. John Riley with @UNCEM for sharing new research insights regarding the ways in which "Acute Stress Reactions Impact Cognitive Function: Results from ED-Based Study of MVC Survivors," at #SAEM26!
Learn more about our research updates/news: bit.ly/43lkeu2
Let's Connect at #SAEM26! Hear Darshini Muthukumar (undergrad student) discuss: "Patterns of Inappropriate Aspirin Use Among Older Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department with Bleeding."
5/21 9:00 A.M. - 9:08 A.M. International B: Level 1
Let's connect at #SAEM26! Hear Dr. Daniel Markwalter with @UNCEM present; Conversations that Matter: A Practical Palliative Care Curriculum for Emergency Medicine (Advanced EM Workshop)
5/21 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM A706 Level A
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Meet us at #SAEM26! Dr. John Riley with @UNCEM
Acute Stress Reactions Impact Cognitive Function: Results from ED-Based Study of MVC Survivors.
5/19 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM International Hall 8 Level 1
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Meet us at #SAEM26! Dr. Daniel Markwalter with @UNCEM. Palliating the Mortality Index: How Goal-Concordant Emergency Department Care Benefits Patients and Hospitals (Didactic).
5/19 5:00-5:20 PM International Hall 3, Level 1
Congrats to @UNCEM's Will Bruno, ENP-C, who recently achieved his "Emergency Nurse Practitioner" specialty certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners! This specialty certification demonstrates the highest levels of excellence and competence. @aanpcb
Excited to see🔭Dr. Nikki Binz (@nikkibinz) with @UNCEM was recognized by "@SAEMonline Pulse" for receiving the "Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach" award at #ACGME2026. Read the news story on our @UNCEM website for more info regarding the award: bit.ly/4ubbiU3
Flashback Friday: Dr. @mfcasey, MD student @graceburud and colleagues explored the role of ED physicians in taking a proactive approach to addressing potential #deprescribing for patients with AEDs. @UNCEM
Link to the recently published paper: bit.ly/4npo8v6
Dr. Martin Casey (@mfcasey), MD Student @GraceBurud, and colleagues recently published a paper in Academic Emergency Medicine focused on; "Navigating Medication Risk in the ED: Communication Preferences of Older Adults Regarding #Deprescribing." @UNCEMbit.ly/4npo8v6