Educational Intent
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to practically apply EMTALA rules and answers to on-call situations and issues; understand EMTALA rules concerning patient transfers into and out of the hospital; and be able to develop strategies, approaches, and policies concerning on-call and transfer issues, as well as EMTALA requirements concerning patients presenting for care, medical screening examinations, dealing with difficult ED patients and EMTALA risk management.

Certification
Category 1 CME
Joint Sponsor Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the (Name of the Organization).  The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

For Scottsdale Program
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other healthcare professionals are awarded .975 continuing education units (CEUs) which are equal to 9.75 contact hours.

For New Orleans Program
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other healthcare professionals are awarded 1.125 continuing education units (CEUs) which are equal to 11.25 contact hours.