CORE PROCEDURES LIST (This is not intended to be an all-encompassing procedures list. It defines the types of activities/procedures/privileges that most practitioners in this specialty perform at this organization and inherent activities/procedures/privileges requiring similar skill sets and techniques.) - Performance of history and physicial exam - Incision and drainage of abscesses - Wound care and suture of uncomplicated lacerations - Oxygen delivery and airway management (BMV, Intubation) - Vapotherm management - CPAP mangement - Vascular access - Arterial blood draw - Lumbar puncture - Foreign body removal - Placement of inraosseous lines - Placement of IV lines - Placement of umbilical lines - Neonatal chest tube - Local anesthetic techniques - Emergency ventilator management for pending transfer
Core Privileges: Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and initially treat patients of all ages who present in the ED with any symptom, illness, injury, or condition. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition in response to acute illness and injury. Privileges include the performance of history and physical examinations, the ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and electrocardiographic examinations, and the administration of medications normally considered part of the practice of emergency medicine. Privileges do not include admitting privileges, long-term care of patient on an inpatient basis, or the performance of scheduled elective procedures. The core privileges in this specialty include the procedures on the attached procedures list and such other procedures that are extensions of the same techniques and skills. Unless otherwise indicated, Emergency Medicine privileges are applicable to all Riverview Health emergency center locations.
Moderate Sedation (Must meet criteria as defined within Moderate Sedation Guidelines, completion of Self-Test as provided by the Medical Affairs Office as well as proof of current ACLS Certification)
Propofol for sedation (Must meet criteria as defined within Propofol Guidelines with completion of Self-Test as provided by the Medical Affairs Office, as well as proof of current ACLS certification.)