Mission, Vision, Values & Guiding Principles

Mission

The Ohio Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians exists to support quality emergency medical care and to promote the interests of emergency physicians.

Ohio ACEP Strategic Plan Overview

Vision Statement: Recognizing emergency medicine's unique role in the health of our community, Ohio ACEP will:

• Be viewed as the authority in emergency care and a trusted voice regarding emergency medicine issues.
• Be recognized as the leading advocate and primary source of support for members in the ever-changing health care landscape.
• Empower emergency physicians to achieve professional excellence and personal satisfaction.
• Ensure emergency medicine is recognized and valued as an essential public service.

Values: Our work is guided by fundamental values that inform what we do and guide our work.

Patient Centeredness: Quality emergency care is a fundamental right and unobstructed access to emergency services should be available to all patients who perceive the need for emergency services.

Physician Excellence: Physicians entering the practice of emergency medicine should be residency trained in emergency medicine and ready to champion best practices and evidence- based methods to provide outstanding patient care.

Leadership: We believe that emergency physicians have the responsibility to play the lead roles in the definition, management, evaluation, and improvement of quality emergency care.

Collaboration and Work Environment: The best interests of our members and patients are served when emergency physicians practice in a fair, equitable, and supportive environment.

Guiding Principles:

Ohio ACEP represents a diverse, inclusive community where members are actively engaged and supported in both their professional and personal lives, dedicated to advancing patient care and the emergency medicine profession.

Ohio ACEP operates responsibly, ensuring value and benefit to all members through effective management and strategic initiatives.

Ohio ACEP will cultivate leaders and optimize resources to enhance organizational efficiency to align with and fulfill the objectives of our strategic plan.