TEAM SIGNOUT PILOT EXPANDING TO CARDINAL & DELTA

Based on positive feedback on Bravo Team Sign Out, we will be expanding next to Cardinal and Delta Zones. When gearing up for signout, be sure to: 

1.   Invite ED staff in the zone to join.

2.   Place a sign in fishbowl doorway of Cardinal or by the desk in Delta to indicate signout is in process  

3.   Start with introductions

4.   Invite RNs to provide updates on their assigned beds after each patient. We welcome any feedback via this link or QR codes in the zone!                   

NEW COMPARTMENT PRESSURES DEVICE

There is a new device in the Emergency Department for measuring compartment pressures - Compass Universal. Please see this video for instructions on use if unfamiliar.        

The department is expanding the Academic Affairs (AA) team to include two AA Directors to support our growing faculty and their achievements. The AA Directors will work with the AA team and assist with activities related to academic affairs, including but not limited to: 

• Appointment, reappointment, and promotion 
• Faculty recruitment 
• Annual faculty review 
• Awards nominations
• Other Academic Affairs duties as determined by the VC for AA

Successful candidates will have experience in leadership and program management. Desired qualities include: team-oriented, meticulous attention to detail, ability to work well under pressure, desire to see others succeed, patience, and encouraging nature. Desired qualifications: Associate Professor or Professor rank (all lines) preferred. Clinical offload and other considerations will be determined based on experience and degree of committed time to the role.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact Jody Vogel, MD, at vogelj@stanford.edu or 734-646-9502.  

If you would like to be considered for the opportunity, please send a one-page statement of interest with information about your relevant experience and vision for the role along with your CV to Jody Vogel, MD, VC for AA, email vogelj@stanford.edu by February 12, 2025.  

RESIDENT CHIEF SELECTION

A reminder for feedback from our faculty, residents, nurses, and staff about who they feel would make excellent leaders for the program. Please complete the survey by 1/31/25 @ 5pm.

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

February 18, 5pm

The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park

The department is hosting the premiere screening of I’m Still Here, Love, a documentary exploring health misinformation through the stories of families of three unvaccinated men who died of COVID-19. After the premiere, a Q&A with the director and featured families will follow led by Dr. Mike Gisondi, who is also featured in the film. This free event is invitation-only for the Department of Emergency Medicine. Learn more and reserve your ticket here.

Mark Your Calendars!

EM DEI Committee Meeting

February 4, 12pm via Zoom.

Please submit any announcements or kudos via this form.

See agenda

The Supreme Court’s 2023 Affirmative Action Ruling: What Does it Mean for Health Equity and Public Health?

Stanford CME

February 6,
12:00 – 1:00 pm PST • Zoom Learn more

Upstander Workshop

March 26, 3pm via Zoom.

In preparation for the Upstander Workshop, we will be hosting a focus group session on February 4 at 5pm to understand what we need to cover and what we are most concerned about that we need to be able to better respond to.

Sign-up for this session via this form and you will receive a calendar invite with a zoom link. 

Inclusive Communication

With Dr. Alyssa Burgart (Anesthesiology, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics)

April 23, 3pm.

More details to come.        

Maternal & Child Health Research Institute Grant Opportunities

Eligibility Varies by Mechanism

Clinician Educator Grants

Pilot Grants

Community Engaged Research to Promote Health Equity Grants

Up to $50,000 for all opportunities

Submit PRIF by February 21. Choose the New Funding Opportunity radial. Submit with the intake a one-page description of the project

Application due date: April 1, 11:59pm PT

Learn more

Project and Research Intake Form

Welcome Lily Abigail Bennett to the EM Family!

Born on January 13, 2025, at 7 pounds 11 ounces. 

This week's conference details

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 965 1414 2273

Password: 300500

Resident Focus

8:00AM – Rotating Pearls: Radiology

Faculty Encouraged to Attend

8:05AM – M&M

9:00AM – Trauma

10:00AM – Pediatrics: Submersion Injuries

11:00AM – Pediatrics: ENT in the ED

12:15PM – ClinOps Townhall

12:5PM – Pharmacy