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Residency Program
    • Emergency Medicine Residency Program
  • Affiliated with the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    4422 Third Avenue
    Bronx, New York 10457
  • 718-960-6103

    Daniel Lombardi, D.O., Program Director

    Michael Gindi, M.D., FACEP, Associate Program Director

    Daniel Cerbone, D.O., Assistant Program Director

    Dean Olsen, D.O., Research Director

    Maria Ferraro, Administrative Assistant/Residency Coordinator

    Juana Carmona, Administrative Assistant

    General Program Description:

    The St. Barnabas Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency Program is designed to provide the emergency medicine resident with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to become an outstanding and complete emergency physician. Accredited in 1990, and beginning with one resident, the emergency medicine residency program now trains over 65 residents in its various programs.  The residency program, based at St. Barnabas Hospital, is now a 97,000 visit full service emergency department, accounting for some 70% of the admissions to the 460 hospital beds. Several expansions since 1990 have more than tripled the size of the emergency department, added faculty and resident office space and a resident classroom.  A pediatric emergency department opened in 1999, and a level one trauma designation was acquired in July of 2000, with another expansion in 2004, which included a trauma bay, and expanded radiological services.  St. Barnabas Hospital is also now a stroke center, the first in the Bronx, and a hypothermia center.  In 1990, the faculty was composed of two residency trained, board prepared/certified emergency physicians; today, the faculty consists of 22 residency trained, board prepared/certified emergency physicians, all of whom are provided at least 20% “protected time” in order to better train the emergency medicine residents.

    Clinical Curriculum

     The clinical curriculum is designed to allow a progressive increase in case load and case complexities, as well as administrative and managerial aspects of emergency medicine. Other clinical, administrative, and research rotations are integrated into the emergency medicine experience as well. The emergency medicine internship (OGME-1) at St. Barnabas Hospital in fact begins residency training. During this year, residents spend 4 months in “E.D.-2,” caring for the “bread and butter” patients of emergency medicine.  Additionally, they spend one month in “ED-1” caring for more acutely ill patients, an additional month is spent in the pediatric emergency medicine department at St. Barnabas Hospital.  In the OGME-II year, residents move to “the back side” of “ED-I”; where they care for the moderately ill and injured patients.  By the OGME-III year, residents progress to the “front side” of “ED-1”; caring for the most acutely ill and injured patients.  In the OGME-IV year, residents act as “critical specialists,” participating in all resuscitations, as well as assisting in the management of the overall department, and the teaching of the junior residents. At all times, an attending faculty member directly supervises emergency medicine residents caring for emergency department patients. While rotating in the ICU, the emergency medicine residents are, at all times, supervised by an attending level intensivist.  While rotating on the medical or surgical floors, the residents are supervised by either an attending level physician or a senior resident on service. 

    Academic Curriculum

    Recognizing that a clinical experience, no matter how broad and varied, can not supply all the knowledge necessary to become complete emergency physicians, a strong complimenting academic curriculum has been developed. The academic curriculum is instructive and at the same time interactive, composed of daily teaching rounds, daily didactic sessions – including a full morning of didactics every Wednesday, required weekly readings (Rosen in the OGME-2 and 3 years, Tintinalli in the OGME-4 year) with concomitant required quizzes, as well as required monthly graded exercises in EKG and radiographic interpretation. In order to assure accountability, all residents are required to maintain a 70 average in all quizzes and exercises.  Wednesday conference is required of all residents except those on specific rotations (including trauma, ICU, and out of town rotations), or when in conflict with Bell Commission rules. Plaques and prizes are awarded to those residents scoring the highest in Rosen, Radiology, and EKG quizzes.

    Resident Evaluation Process

    COMPETENCIES AND EVALUATIONS

    Residents will be evaluated after each rotation by individual departments they rotate with,

    and quarterly by the family practice department. The program stresses the concept of

    measurable outcomes to document competency over the three-year training period. What

    is meant by competent? While there are many definitions of competent, the executive

    director of the ACGME, Dr. David Leach, subscribes to the Dreyfus model, which

    defines "competent" as a stage along the path to “mastery".

     

    Using measurable outcomes to document competency is referred to by many as "competency based education". This logical strategy is predicated on the concept that faculty will tell residents which competencies they need to master; then instruct the residents; then provide formative assessment/feedback ("educational Dx & Rx") to the resident as to how they are doing. And with a boost of encouragement, the resident should be able to demonstrate mastery

    (well at least competence) of the particular skill.

     

    The Seven General Competencies

    It has been mandated that all residency training programs, teach and assess the following seven General Competencies:

    1. Medical Knowledge (MK)

    2. Patient Care (PC)

    3. Interpersonal and Communication Skills (ICS)

    4. Professionalism (P)

    5. Practice-based Learning and Improvement (PBLI)

    6. Systems-based Practice (SBP)

    7. Osteopathic Philosophy and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

    Out of Department Rotations

    • All residents rotating throughout the house rotations are evaluated by the rotation chief via a written evaluation form. These evaluations are reviewed by the residency director, and a copy is placed in the file of the resident.
    • Evaluations which are less than satisfactory or particularly complimentary are brought to the direct attention of the Resident by the Program Director. Out of department evaluations are also discussed during monthly faculty meetings.
  • Emergency Department Rotations
    • Faculty meets monthly to discuss each individual resident rotating through the emergency department. Faculty members also evaluate each resident daily using an online survey service. This is reviewed periodically by the Program Director.  The consensus evaluation is then reproduced, and distributed to that resident’s faculty advisor.  Faculty advisors then meet with their advisees to discuss the evaluation, corrective action plan, suggestions, and goals to achieve.  The Program Director is kept apprised of these meetings and their outcome.
  • Rotation and Evaluation Process

    • All residents fill out monthly evaluation forms for each rotation, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the particular rotation. These evaluations are reviewed by the associate residency director.  Any significant issues are brought to the immediate attention of the Program Director.
  • Faculty Evaluation Process
    • Emergency Medicine Faculty is evaluated bi-annually by the residents. According to a pre-determined schedule, the emergency medicine chief residents lead a discussion assessing faculty members’ performance based upon the following criteria:
    • The residents evaluate the faculty based on:   Fund of Knowledge, Clinical Supervising Ability, Bedside Teaching Quality, Bedside Teaching Quantity, Conference Lecturing Quality, Ethical Behavior, Interpersonal Skills, Participation in Research, Participation in Conference, Role Model, OMT teaching.
    • The consensus evaluation is then recorded, a copy sent to the Program Director, who then meets one on one with the faculty member to review the evaluation.  Brief follow-up evaluations are made by the resident regarding areas of improvement and shared with the faculty and Program Director. Any behavior deemed inappropriate or detrimental to the resident’s training is brought to the immediate attention of the Program Director, either by an individual resident or the chief resident(s), and is appropriately investigated and acted upon.
  • Faculty Responsibilities / Scholarly Activities
  • Core Faculty Members must meet all the basic standards delineated by the AOA/ACOEP.

    • Each full time faculty member is responsible for specific educational, and/or administrative functions within the residency program. These functions include the following:
    • · Academic curriculum development
      · Research coordination
      · Resident selection and advising
      · Outside rotation coordination
      · Rosen quizzes
      · Senior topics
      · Tintinalli quizzes - Seniors
      · Radiology/EKG quizzes
      · Written/Oral Board Review
  • Moonlighting Policy
  • Moonlighting is permitted only with the express written consent of the Program Director. In order to moonlight, the resident must:

      • ·  be in good academic standing in the residency program
        ·  submit a request in writing to the Program Director.
      •  The request must contain the following:
      • · the name of the facility where the resident intends to moonlight
        · the type of work the resident plans to do
        · a statement expressing the understanding that moonlighting cannot interfere in any way with the responsibilities of the residency program and that moonlighting hours are included in NY State’s Bell Commission Rules (see attached) which must be followed.
  • It is the responsibility of the Program Director to determine the appropriateness of the moonlighting request.  If the request is approved, a letter so stating will be provided to the resident and a copy placed in the resident’s file.
  • PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR

    Responsibilities of Residents

    By accepting a position in the St. Barnabas Emergency Medicine Department, the resident agrees to the following responsibilities:

     To demonstrate academic honestly, professional demeanor and ethical behavior with

    colleagues, staff, patients and the public.

     To strive for the highest ideals of professional conduct.

     To achieve the objectives of the residency training.

     To render patients the best possible care.

     To educate patients about health problems.

     To refrain from independent outside practice and consulting during the term of residency.

     To maintain satisfactory work records, including logs, evaluations and other required forms.

     To complete study and reading assignments.

     To assist in the clinical instruction of medical students.

     To attend all scheduled activities fully prepared and on time.

     To attend all Emergency Medicine didactic sessions and other meetings

    recommended by the Supervisor of Training.

     To abide by the rules and regulations of the College, Hospitals, and Clinics.

    Ethical Considerations

    Emergency Medicine residents of St. Barnabas Hospital are expected to conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner at all times, especially when representing St. Barnabas in clinical and academic settings. In observing medical ethics, the physician will:

     Give primary concern to the patient's best interest.

     Be available to one's patients at all times or delegate that responsibility to another capable individual.

     Practice within the limits of one's capabilities.

     Maintain strict confidence about patients' situations and respect all confidentiality issues.

     Not indulge in rumored information.

     

    The residents shall respect their patients' rights to privacy. Residents shall refrain from discussing any confidential information outside of the clinical settings or in any public areas. Any inquiries from the press, radio or television, regarding patient care, medical issues or related activities, shall be referred to the Supervisor of Training.

     

    The AOA Code of Ethics is the primary guide for the osteopathic profession. Residents should seek growth in all aspects of medical ethics: Sensitivity to issues, conceptual analysis, evaluation of completing claims, and development of a personal philosophy. Resources for such growth include departmental faculty, trainers, hospital chaplains, books and journals, special grand rounds, and seminars. 

     

    No resident shall be coerced, held liable, or discriminated against in any manner, because of a refusal to perform, accommodate, or assist in a procedure, on any sincerely held religious or ethical grounds. This provision shall not be construed to permit abandoning the patient or withholding treatment urgently required for the preservation of the quality of life in any emergency situation

     

    Legal Considerations

     

    Like any other professional, the resident should be aware of legal issues that may affect his/her practice. Any potential or actual legal difficulty related directly to residency activities should be discussed, as soon as possible, with either the attending preceptor or the Residency Director.

    Special Points to note:

    Residents have liability coverage through the hospital for activities assigned as part of

    the residency. This coverage does not extend to independent outside practice and

    consulting. If questions, or malpractice problems ever arise, the resident will immediately

    notify the Attending Preceptor and/or Residency Director. Immediate knowledge and

    appropriate action has proven to be a very successful deterrent and problem-solving

    mechanism in early malpractice problems.

     

    Grievances

     

    On occasions, residents may have questions or problems regarding performance of work

    administration or policies and practices, which are not specifically covered in the Resident Manual, One or more of the following steps, in sequence, may be taken:

    Confidential discussion with:

    • Immediate clinical preceptor
      • Faculty Advisor
      • Residency Director
      • If the problem is unresolved at the above three steps, there may be a hearing of the entire Emergency Medicine administrative committee
  • Resignation

     

    Residents shall give a minimum of 30 days notice of resignation from a training program. All resignations must be submitted to the Residency Director, in writing, and include the reason for leaving the residency.

    Leave Policy

     

    • Leave of Absence Policy. Although leaves of absence are permitted as detailed below, the House Officer recognizes that he/she is pursuing an educational course of study and any time away from the Residency Program may affect the House Officer’s ability to complete the year in question and/or the Residency Program as a whole.  The House Officer must discuss with the Program Director the time required to fulfill the educational requirements of the Residency Program as a result of any leave of absence approved.  The decision of the Program Director.
    • Paid Leave of Absence. The Hospital provides the following paid leaves to House Officers after a thirty (30) day waiting period from the commencement of the Residency Program:
    • Bereavement Leave.  Three (3) days for death of spouse, parent, child, brother, sister or grandparent. The Program Director may require written proof before paying the leave.
    • Jury Duty. House Officers are required to notify their supervisor when a subpoena for jury duty is received.  If the absence would create a hardship on the Hospital, the Program Director should contact Human Resources to obtain a letter requesting that the employee be excused. House Officers who serve on jury duty will receive their regular pay for each day served. After the completion of jury duty service an employee must provide to his/her Program Director a copy of a court clerk’s certificate or jury pay stub noting the actual time served and the pay received for jury service.  Checks should be given to the Prorgam Director who, in turn, forwards them to the cashier’s office. It is the responsibility of the Program Director to insure that House Officer returns these funds to the Hospital to be credited toward the stipend already paid.  This excludes funds paid for transportation.
    • Marriage Leave. Three (3) days.  A copy of the marriage license may be requested by the Program Director.
    • Birth of a Child. One (1) day off for the birth of his/her child.
    • Maternity Leave. It is the policy of the Hospital to provide paid maternity leaves to House Officers. House Officers will be provided with a maximum of two (2) months paid leave. If the House Officer requires more than two (2) months of leave and becomes eligible for short-term disability, the House Officer will be paid the Hospital’s short-disability rate for the duration of the disability to a maximum of six (6) months. 
    • Unpaid Leave of Absence. The Hospital permits the following unpaid leaves of absence to House Officers:
    • Family & Medical Leave. The Hospital provides House Officers with up to thirteen (13) weeks of unpaid leave in any twelve (12) month period for family and medical leave as defined in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”).  Eligibility for such leave is set forth in the Hospital’s FMLA Policy.
    • Personal Leave. Personal leaves of absence shall be granted solely in the discretion of the Program Director and may be determined on a case-by-case basis
    • .
    • Military Leave. The Hospital permits leaves of absence for active duty military service and applies the regulations set forth in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, 38 U.S.C. 4301-4333

     

    Dismissal for Cause

     

    The Residency Committee has the right to dismiss, without warning, in cases of unacceptable conduct. Anyone who is dismissed for cause may use the grievance procedure in this manual, for review and final dispensation. Grounds for immediate dismissal include, but are not limited to, the following infractions:

      • appropriate professional conduct or unethical behavior
      • Conduct endangering the life, health or safety of others
      • Verbal or physical abuse of patients, patients' family members, or fellow workers
      • Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicants or drugs.
      • Illegal possession or use of intoxicants or drugs
      • Inefficient performance of duties or neglect of duty
      • Falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any information on employment or other official records
      • Improper or unauthorized use of medical facilities or equipment.
      • Failure to respect patient confidentiality or discussion of patient's condition with unauthorized personnel.
      • Malicious gossip about an employee, patient, physician or departmental representative.
      • Leaving assignment during working hours without prior knowledge or permission of trainer.
      • Insubordination.
      • Lack of cooperation in actual emergencies or in fire/disaster drills.
      • Theft, regardless of value.
      • Accepting monetary tips from patients or families.
      • Intentional violation of other departmental policies.
  • Resident Hours

     

    Each rotation will establish resident hours and on call schedules. They must comply with a schedule that allows time for educational conferences, study periods and meals.

    All programs must comply with the New York State maximum residency workweek schedule. (See appendix A)

    Research Activities

    All residents are required to participate in research activities/projects throughout their training years.  A written report must be submitted annually, with approval by the research director. Residents are strongly encouraged to submit completed research projects to the ACOEP research competition, as well as to other research formats and publications.  All residents whose research is presented at a national venue will be reimbursed for travel and hotel expenses directly related to the presentation.  In this context, the definition of “research” is extended to presentation of papers, posters, research abstracts, as well as participation in CPC competition.

     

    Specific Rotation Descriptions, Goals and Objectives

     

    First Year (OGME-1)

      • Emergency Medicine -   Five 4-week rotations
  • This training will include exposure to and explanation of the general protocol for emergency treatment of various medical and surgical emergencies as they present initially to the emergency department.  The resident will also be trained in the indications for and use of consultations for emergency department patients
      • Internal Medicine/Night Float - 8-weeks
  • During this rotation, first year residents will be intimately involved in the care of acute ill admitted patients. They will serve as part of the internal medicine service; admitting patients to the hospital, following and treating them as part of the medical team.  The internal medicine service holds daily morning report, noon time conference, as well as, weekly grand rounds.
      • Trauma- 4-weeks
  • The resident will rotate on the Trauma Service at St. Barnabas Hospital under the direction of Robert Davis D.O.  The resident will participate in all trauma resuscitations in the emergency department, perform trauma consultations, as well as participate in surgical procedures, trauma critical care, and recovery phase of the patient’s care. The resident will also be encouraged to participate in research activities while on the trauma service
      • Surgery- 4-weeks
  • During this 4-week rotation, residents will rotate with the general surgical service.  Residents will admit patients to the service, and care for them pre and post-operatively under the guidance of both senior surgical residents and attendings.
      • Ob/Gyn- 4-weeks
  • The resident will rotate through the OB/GYN service at St. Barnabas Hospital where he/she will be trained in performing simple, complicated, and precipitous vaginal deliveries, as well as be exposed tot he indications for forceps and Cesarean deliveries. The resident will also be taught management principles of patients presenting with third trimester bleeding, as well as post-partum complications.  Techniques of neonatal resuscitation will also be stressed.   The goals of the rotation are to train the resident in proper management of patients presenting to the emergency department in labor, along with the management of complications of delivery and 3rd trimester bleeding.
      • ICU- 4-weeks
  • This time will include rotation on the intensive care unit service. The resident will be supervised on physical examination and evaluation of patients in the intensive care unit by intensive care unit affiliates. Emphasis will be placed on the acute and long-range treatment of patients with medical and surgical critical care illnesses.  The resident will be involved in TPA and nitroglycerin protocols for emergency department patients.  Additionally, the resident will receive instruction in technical skills such as central line placement and the use of cardiac pacemakers and other appropriate technical skills as necessary for emergency intervention in critically ill patients. On a daily basis, the resident will also receive instruction in the interpretation of electrocardiograms, analysis of arterial blood gases, and management of ventilated patients.
      • Pediatric Emergency Medicine- 4-weeks
  • The resident will rotate in the pediatric emergency department for intensive training in evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention of acute and chronic pediatric patients as they present to the emergency department.  This rotation will provide exposure to all types of pediatric emergencies as well as proper instruction in emergency intervention techniques.
      • Vacation – 4-weeks
  • Second Year (OGME-2)

      • Emergency Medicine  -    Six 4-week rotations
  • This training will include exposure to and explanation of the general protocol for emergency treatment of various medical and surgical emergencies as they present initially to the emergency department.  The resident will also be trained in the indications for and use of consultations for emergency department patients. In addition, the resident will be taught the following:
      • · Emergency department triage
        · Proper use of diagnostic tests such as laboratory and x-ray as they pertain to the emergency patient
        · Appropriate handling of police and emergency ambulance cases along with medical examiner cases
        · Proper protocol for releasing information to the press
        · Multiple patient management problems
        · Emergency department chart auditing and quality assurance
  • In conjunction with emergency department training, the resident will be taught the fundamentals of reading chest and abdominal x-ray films. Residents on rotation in the emergency department will participate in radiology conferences, as appropriate for their training. The emergency department rotation training will be provided mainly in the emergency department of St. Barnabas Hospital, and in the emergency department of one or more of our affiliated hospitals.
      • Intensive Care Unit   -    4 weeks
  • This time will include rotation on the intensive care unit service. The resident will be supervised on physical examination and evaluation of patients in the intensive care unit by intensive care unit affiliates. Emphasis will be placed on the acute and long-range treatment of patients with medical and surgical critical care illnesses.  The resident will be involved in TPA and nitroglycerin protocols for emergency department patients.  Additionally, the resident will receive instruction in technical skills such as central line placement and the use of cardiac pacemakers and other appropriate technical skills as necessary for emergency intervention in critically ill patients. On a daily basis, the resident will also receive instruction in the interpretation of electrocardiograms, analysis of arterial blood gases, and management of ventilated patients.
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      • Orthopedics -    2 weeks
  • The resident will be instructed in the proper evaluation and initial stabilization of acute and chronic orthopedic injuries as they pertain to the emergency patient.  In addition, the resident will be taught the basics of splinting and casting techniques and the indications for specialty intervention in these types of cases. The resident will participate in the orthopedic clinic as well as have the opportunity for follow-up orthopedic patients initially treated by the resident in the emergency department. Residents will also be exposed to emergency orthopedic conditions serving as consultants under the supervision of the orthopedic team.
      • Emergency Pediatrics-    4 weeks
  • The resident will rotate in the pediatric emergency department for intensive training in evaluation, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention of acute and chronic pediatric patients as they present to the emergency department.  This rotation will provide exposure to all types of pediatric emergencies as well as proper instruction in emergency intervention techniques.
      • Anesthesia-    2 weeks
  • The resident will be taught the fundamentals of endotracheal intubation as well as fiber optic laryngoscopy techniques.  In addition, the resident will be instructed in regional block anesthesia and spinal tap procedures.  This rotation will provide the resident the opportunity for involvement in endotracheal intubation, nasotracheal intubation, fiber optic laryngoscopy and regional anesthetic techniques as appropriate for patients presenting to the emergency department.  During this rotation, residents will also be exposed to alternative/difficult airway devices and techniques.
      • Neurology-    2 weeks
  • The resident will be taught the essentials of the neurologic examination and how these apply to the emergency department.  Emphasis will be placed on appropriate diagnostic work-up and treatment of acute and chronic neurologic cases including acute cerebral ischemia, headache, seizure, coma, altered mental status, concussion and head trauma.
      • Emergency Medical Services-    2 weeks
  • The resident will ride with the FDNY-EMS or Transcare paramedics and EMT’s for exposure to medical care and prehospital emergency medical care.  During this rotation, the resident will be introduced to the use of Medical Command for city-wide Emergency Medical Services paramedic intervention, as well as quality assurance issues in pre-hospital care, the role of the Physician Director in EMS, medical legal aspects of EMS, and the practice and principles of disaster medicine.
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      • Infectious Diseases -    2 weeks
  • The resident will receive instruction in the diagnosis, stabilization and treatment of patients with an acute infectious process. Specific emphasis will be placed on immunocompromised patients.
      • Trauma-    4 weeks
  • The resident will rotate on the Trauma Service at St. Barnabas Hospital under the direction of.  The resident will participate in all trauma resuscitations in the emergency department, perform trauma consultations, as well as participate in surgical procedures, trauma critical care, and recovery phase of the patient’s care. The resident will also be encouraged to participate in research activities while on the trauma service.
      • Vacation-    4 weeks
      • Pediatric Emergency Medicine – 2 weeks
  • During this rotation, resident rotate thru a second emergency department at Montefiore Medical Center. Here residents will be exposed to tertiary care pediatric emergency medicine under the direct supervision of Dr. Jeffrey Avner.
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    Third Year (OGME-3)

      • Emergency Department   -    Six 4-week rotations
  • During the OGME-3 year the resident will be given more responsibilities for patient care during each emergency department rotation and become involved with medical command communication and responsibility for pre-hospital advanced life support treatment.
      • ICU -    4 weeks
  • The resident will function as a senior level resident continuing to broaden his/her scope of critical care medicine.
      • Emergency Pediatrics-   4 weeks
  • The resident will broaden his base knowledge of the acute pediatric patient by functioning as a middle level resident in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
      • Toxicology-    4 weeks
  • The resident will rotate at the New York City Poison Control Center at Bellevue Hospital. During this time the resident will be taught the protocols for the management of toxic ingestion as well as drug interaction and untoward reactions. In addition, the resident will participate in conference at the center and receive instruction in the handling of on-line toxic emergencies referred to the New York City Poison Center at Bellevue Hospital.
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      • Administration -    2 weeks
  • The resident will become familiar with the daily and long range management of the emergency department, as well as become involved with quality assurance in the emergency department.
      • Research-    2 weeks
  • This time is to be utilized by the resident to coordinate and complete at least one research project pertaining to the specialty of emergency medicine. During the first two years of training, each resident will be given direction and assistance in the initiation of an appropriate research project. Additionally, the resident will be encouraged to apply to the Dean of the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine for consideration of the completed research project as fulfillment of the requirement for granting a Masters degree in Emergency Medicine.
      • Emergency Ultrasound   -   2 weeks
  • This is a time for the resident to familiarize themselves with ultrasound. This rotation is done in the radiology department under the guidance of the Ultrasound Department and Radiology Residency Director Dr. Matthew Kwiatek. In the afternoon, residents are expected to practice what they have learned in the emergency department under the guidance of the ED staff.
      • Trauma-     4 weeks
  • The resident will rotate on the Trauma Service for in-depth training in the initial evaluation and treatment of the acutely traumatized patient. This will provide the resident with exposure to the traumatized patient from the initial presentation in the emergency department through the operative and post-operative care in the trauma intensive care unit.  Additionally, the resident will receive instruction in invasive procedures as appropriate for the management of the acutely traumatized patient.
      • EMS-   2 weeks
  • The resident will ride with the Transcare paramedics and EMT’s for exposure to medical care and prehospital emergency medical care.  During this rotation, residents will be more exposed to the administrative aspects of EMS, including quality assurance and control.
      • Vacation   -    4 weeks
  • Fourth Year (OGME-4)

      • Emergency Department -   Seven 4-week rotations
  • During the PGY-IV year, the resident will have attending physician responsibility for patient care and for supervising junior residents in the emergency department.  While continuing medical command responsibilities, senior residents will be more involved in the review and critique of pre-hospital ALS cases.  In addition, this training period will include: lecture and practical experience in planning, organizing and operating an efficient emergency department including instruction in quality assurance, business management, scheduling, recruiting, insurance and billing procedures. 
      • Pediatric Anesthesia & Pediatric Intensive Care -   6 weeks
  • The resident will undergo extensive training in the management of the pediatric airway – from neonate to adolescent.  Airway management skills will be learned in the delivery room as well as the operating room, and these skills will then be put to use in the pediatric intensive care unit.  The resident’s resuscitation skills and procedural skills will further be enhanced through the pediatric intensive portion of the rotation.  This training will take place at NY Medical Center - Queens.
      • Ophthalmology -   2 weeks
  • This rotation will be spent in ophthalmology clinic. The resident will be taught the proper evaluation and treatment of acute eye problems including lacerations of the eyelid or globe, foreign bodies in the eye, blunt and penetrating eye injury management, chemical injuries to the eye and acute glaucoma.  In addition, the resident will be taught the proper use of the slit lamp for acute and chronic problems.
      • Emergency Ultrasound-   2 weeks
  • This is a time for the resident to familiarize themselves with ultrasound. This rotation is done in the radiology department under the guidance of the Ultrasound Department and Radiology Residency Director Dr. Matthew Kwiatek. In the afternoon, residents are expected to practice what they have learned in the emergency department under the guidance of the ED staff.
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      • Cardiology – 2weeks
  • Under the guidance of Dr. Sulejman Celaj, interventional cardiologist, residents will be exposed to diagnosis and treatment of acute cardiologic emergencies including acute MI, pericarditis, aortic dissection, etc.

     

      • Orthopedics – 2 weeks
  • The resident will be instructed in the proper evaluation and initial stabilization of acute and chronic orthopedic injuries as they pertain to the emergency patient.  In addition, the resident will be taught the basics of splinting and casting techniques and the indications for specialty intervention in these types of cases. The resident will participate in the orthopedic clinic as well as have the opportunity for follow-up orthopedic patients initially treated by the resident in the emergency department. Residents will also be exposed to emergency orthopedic conditions serving as consultants under the supervision of the orthopedic team.
      • Selective -   2 weeks
  • During these two weeks, residents can choose from a number of rotations within the St. Barnabas Hospital setting.
      • Elective     -   4 weeks
  • During this 4-week rotation, residents can explore any interest in the Emergency Medicine arena- here or abroad.
      • Vacation   -   4 weeks

     

    St. Barnabas Hospital

    Emergency Medicine Residency Program

    Benefits & Salary Scale for Emergency Medicine Residents

    4 weeks vacation/year

    Additional Benefits Include

    Free meals

    Medical, Dental, Prescription Plan

    (Resident/Family plan)

    Malpractice Insurance

     

     

    2006 – 2007 Salary Scale

      PGY-II……………………..$43,500.00

     PGY-III…………………….$46,500.00

     PGY-IV……………………..$49,000.00

      PGY-V………………………$51,850.00

     

     

    St. Barnabas Hospital Emergency Medicine Faculty

               Faculty Member                                     Emergency Medicine Board Status

      • Mehrdad Aliae, D.O.    AOBEM Board Certified
      • Ruben Altamirano, D.O.   AOBEM Board Prepared
      • Eric Appelbaum, D.O.   AOBEM Board Certified / AOBIM Board Certified
      • Jerry Balentine, D.O., FACEP, FACOEP           ABEM/AOBEM Board Certified
      • Suzana Bogdanovska, D.O.   AOBEM Board Prepared
      • Paul Beyer, D.O.       AOBEM Board Certified
      • Daniel Cerbone, D.O.       AOBEM Board Certified
      • Joseph Chang, M.D., M.B.A.   ABEM Board Certified
      • Jean Dorce, D.O.       AOBEM Board Prepared
      • Michael Gindi, M.D., FACEP   ABEM Board Certified
      • Blanca Grand, D.O.       AOBEM Board Prepared
      • Thomas Klie, D.O.      AOBEM Board Certified
      • Daniel Lombardi, D.O.      AOBEM Board Certified /AOBFP Board Certified  
      • Janeth Mantilla, D.O.      AOBEM Board Certified
      • Dean Olsen, D.O.       AOBEM Board Certified/CAQ - Toxicology
      • Ernest Patti, D.O., FACOEP   AOBEM Board Certified
      • Michael Passafaro, D.O.  AOBEM Board Certified
      • Narasinga Rao, D.O., FACOEP  AOBEM Board Certified
      • Edith Szabo, D.O.  FACOEP    AOBEM Board Certified
      • David Tan, D.O.        AOBEM Board Prepared
      • Tiruwork Wondemunegne, D.O.    AOBEM Board Certified
      • Hans Wolslau, D.O.     AOBEM Board Prepared/ AOBIM Board Certified
    • Adjuct
      • Jae Ahn, D.O.  AOBFP Board Certified

     

    GME POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

    APPENDIX A- Working Hour Limitations

    APPENDIX B- Process of Supervision of Resident Physicians  in Programs of Graduate Medical Education.

    APPENDIX C- Residents Professional Activities Outside the Educational Program (Moonlighting)

    APPENDIX D- St. Barnabas Hospital Position on Responsibilities to Residents

    APPENDIX E- Non Renewal of Contract

    APPENDIX F- Grievance Procedure – Residents and Interns (All Programs)

     

    APPENDIX A

     

    ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL

    BRONX, NEW YORK

     

    GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

     

     

     

     

    SUBJECT:

     

     Working Hour Limitations

     

     

     

     

    MANUAL CODE:

     

                       GME - 4

     

     

     

     

     

    PAGE   1   OF   3

     

     

    EFFECTIVE DATE:  02/14/00

     


    REVISED DATE:  10/22/01

    REVIEWED DATE: 3/02 – 7/06

    REVISED 11/08

     

    ADMIN. APPROVAL

     

    Scott Cooper, MD

    Chief Operating Officer

     

     

     

     

    Jerry Balentine, D.O. – SR. VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

     

     

     

     

    PURPOSE

     

    • 1) To provide a safe environment for patients and housestaff (residents).
    • 2) To comply with New York State Department of Health Resident working hour and supervision requirements commonly referred to as “Bell Commission Regulations”.
    • 3) To comply with all other regulatory requirements.
  • POLICY:

     

    There shall be an established Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee to ensure that the Hospital meets Code Requirements set forth by NYSDOH regulations. The chair of this committee or a designee will report to the QA committee and the medical board.

    WORKING HOUR LIMITATIONS

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    Requirements limit the working hours of residents in residency programs for surgery, anesthesiology, medicine, family practice, obstetrics, emergency medicine and pediatrics. St. Barnabas Hospital is committed to assure full compliance in all residency programs.

     

    On-site supervision is required for residents in surgery, anesthesiology, medicine, family practice, obstetrics, pediatrics and psychiatry.

     

    Supervision is required by physicians who are board certified or admissible in these specialties or by residents who are in the final year of training or at the PGY4 or above level in each of the specialty areas.

     

    The Medical Director shall recommend appropriate action when a condition exists that could result in a potentially hazardous occurrence

     

    PROCEDURE

     

    All residents, when joining a St. Barnabas Hospital residency, must sign the Resident Working Hours Regulations Form complying with the following:

     

    • 1) No more than 12 consecutive hours on call in the ER.
    • 2) On the inpatient service, no more than 80 hours of work per week (based on a 4 week average).
    • 3) No more than 24 consecutive hours on call, but up to an additional 3 hours allowed if necessary for sign out (not direct patient care as long as 80 hours/week still maintained).
    • 4) At least 8 hours off between shifts with at least one 24-hour period of scheduled non-working time a week.
    • 5) Moonlighting, if permitted by the Program Director, must not violate the above regulations.
    • 6) Procedures must not be performed on you own unless you have received written privileges per our credentialing process.
    • 7) You must be aware of the “chain of command” in the area in which you are working. This is to ensure that you receive adequate supervision and that an attending physician is aware of each patient and can participate in management decisions and direction of the patient’s care.
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    • 8) If you observe a resident who appears overtired or if you are overtired, notify your more senior resident so that immediate action can be taken to find a replacement physician.
  •  

    • 9) Individual residents’ scope of responsibilities and procedural competencies will be defined and monitored by the individual departments.
    • 10) St. Barnabas Hospital recognizes that there are two governing bodies with regards to work hours in New York State. (ACGME and The New York State Department of Health) The institutional therefore must follow both guidelines simultaneously. When a question regarding guidelines arises it shall be brought to the GMEC chairman and the DIO.
  • The Medical Director or his designee, for ensuring compliance with this policy, will conduct random surveys twice a year.  Any possible violations of these guidelines will be reviewed by the Medical Director and reported to the QA committee.

     

     

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    APPENDIX B

     

    ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL

    BRONX, NEW YORK

     

    GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

     

     

     

     

    SUBJECT:

     

    Process of Supervision of Resident Physicians  in Programs of Graduate Medical Education.

     

     

     

     

    MANUAL CODE:

     

                                 GME - 5

     

     

     

     

     

    PAGE   1   OF   3

     

     

    EFFECTIVE DATE:     

     


    REVISED DATE: 3/02 – 3/03

    REVIEWED – 7/06

    REVIEWED 11/08

     

    ADMIN. APPROVAL

     

    Scott Cooper, MD

    Chief Operating Officer

     

     

     

     

    JERRY BALENTINE, DO – SR. VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

     

     

     

     

     

    PURPOSE:

     

    To ensure quality patient care and patient safety when residents interact with patients.

     

     

    ORGANIZATION:

     

    The various residency training programs operate under the authority and control of St. Barnabas Hospital.  The Graduate Medical Education Committee of St. Barnabas Hospital (GMEC) is a standing committee reporting to the QA committee, the medical board and via both to the Board of Trustees.

     

    Process of Supervision of Resident Physicians.

    in Programs of Graduate Medical Education

    Page 2 of 3

    POLICY:

     

    Attendings

     

    All care rendered by resident physicians is under the general supervision of the attending physicians for that patient. The supervising attending decides as to the degree ofindependence resident physicians are given about medical care decisions and rendering patient care.

     

    The attending physician (or a covering attending) must be readily available to provide guidance for patient care decisions.

     

    The attending physician must evaluate the patient in person, confirm the findings of the resident physician, and review all orders. The attending physician must communicate to the resident the findings, plan of patient care management, and the degree of independence the resident will be given for this patient's care.

     

    As the level of skill and knowledge of individual residents’ increases, the supervising attending physicians will delegate increasing levels of responsibility and allow increasinglevel of participation in patient care.

     

    At the time of discharge, the supervising attending may delegate some of the discharge planning to the resident. The attending physician will review any discharge documents

    produced by the resident and sign any required attestation statements.

     

    While the principal documents of a hospital stay may be prepared by the residents, the completeness of the documents will be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising attending for completeness.

     

    Resident Physicians

     

    Resident physicians must promptly notify the supervising attending of all admissions, transfers to other services, transfers to other facilities, discharges, or any significant change in a patient's clinical status.

     

    In urgent or emergency situations, if the supervising attending is not immediately available, the resident will discuss the patient care with an on-site Intensive Care Unit attending or senior resident.

     

    Residents may perform a history and physical examination.

     

    Residents may develop an assessment and plan.

     

    Residents may perform rounds and record progress notes.

     

    Residents may write orders under the general supervision of the attending.

     

    Residents may perform procedures under direct, in person, supervision, if they have not yet been given written credentialing to perform the procedure on their own and they are being supervised by an individual who has been credentialed to supervise the procedure.

     

     

    Process of Supervision of Resident Physicians.

    in Programs of Graduate Medical Education

    Page 3 of 3

     

     

    Residents may perform procedures on their own, under the general supervision of the attending, if the procedure is indicated, appropriate consent has been obtained, and the resident has been granted written credentialing to perform the procedure on their own.

     

    Residents may provide patient education.

     

    Residents may assist at surgery.

     

    Competencies:

     

    The residency programs maintain files on each of their residents that include each resident's approved competencies.

     

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    APPENDIX C

     

    . BARNABAS HOSPITAL

     BRONX, NEW YORK

     

    GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

     

     

     

    SUBJECT:

     

    Residents Professional Activities Outside the Educational Program (Moonlighting)

     

     

    Manual Code:

                               gme - 6

    Revised: 10/02 – 7/06

    Reviewed: 11/03

    REVIEWED 11/08

    Page 1   of   2

     

    Effective Date:

     

     

    Administrative Approval:

     

    Scott Cooper, MD

    Chief Operating Officer

     

    •  
    •  
    •  
  • Jerry Balentine, DO – SR. VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
  •  

     

     

     

    PURPOSE:

     

    St. Barnabas Hospital policy on resident’s professional activities outside the educational program (Moonlighting).

     

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    Page 2 of 2

    POLICY:

     

    Working as a resident in a GME program is a full time commitment. Residents professional activities outside the educational program (Moonlighting) are, therefore, not encouraged by the GME Committee. If such activity occurs, it is governed by the following guidelines:

     

    • Residents should never be required to engage in moonlighting.
    • If a resident moonlights, the Program Director needs to approve this activity and acknowledge in writing that he/she is aware that the resident is moonlighting.
    • Time spent on professional activities outside the educational program
    •     (Moonlighting) needs to be included in any working hour surveys and needs to
    •     comply with the “Working Hour Regulations” rules and all regulatory standards.
  •  

    GME - 6 (Moonlighting)

     

    APPENDIX D

     

    ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL

     BRONX, NEW YORK

     

    GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

     

     

     

    SUBJECT:

     

    St. Barnabas Hospital Position on Responsibilities to Residents

     

     

    Manual Code:

                               gme – 7

    Revised: 8/02

    Reviewed: 11/03 – 7/06

    REVIEWED 1/09

     

    Page 1   of   2

     

    Effective Date:

     

     

    Administrative Approval:

     

    Scott Cooper, MD

    Chief Operating Officer

     

    •  
    •  
    •  
  • Jerry Balentine, DO – SR. VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
  •  

     

     

     

    POLICY:

     

    St. Barnabas Hospital graduate medical education programs are designated to prepare the resident for the next phase of their professional careers, including advanced residencies, practice, or scholarship.  In order to achieve this goal, St. Barnabas Hospital will fulfill the following responsibilities to residents through an organized system of education.  St. Barnabas Hospital ensures that residents have the opportunity to:

     

     

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    Page 2 of 2

     

      • Develop a personal program of learning to foster continued professional growth with guidance from teaching staff.
      • Participate in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care, under the supervision of the program director and other key faculty, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility.
      • Participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of their programs and, as required, assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students.
      • Participate as appropriate in institutional programs and medical staff activities and adhere to establish practices, procedures, and policies of the participating institutions.
      • Participate on appropriate institutional committees whose actions affect their education and/or patient care.
      • Confidentially review their programs, Program Director and faculty in order to provide the Sponsoring Institution feedback at least annually.
  •  

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    APPENDIX E

     

    ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL

     BRONX, NEW YORK

     

    GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

     

     

    SUBJECT:

     

    Non Renewal of Contract

     

     

    Manual Code:

                               gme - 12

    Revised: 11/03

    Reviewed: 7/06, 5/09

     

    Page 1 of   2

     

    Effective Date: 9/03

     

     

    Administrative Approval:

     

    Scott Cooper, MD

    Chief Operating Officer

     

    •  
    •  
  • Jerry Balentine, DO – SR. VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
  •  

     

     

     

    Purpose:

     

    To notify the resident of non-renewal of his/her contract.

     

    Policy:

     

    In instances where a resident’s agreement is not going to be renewed, the Residency Program Director will:

     

      • provide the resident(s) with a written notice of intent not to renew the resident’s agreement no later than four months prior to the end of the resident’s current agreement
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      • If the primary reason(s) for the non-renewal occurs within the four months prior to the end of the agreement, the program will provide the residents with as much written notice of the intent not to renew as the circumstances will reasonably allow, prior to the end of the agreement.
  • If a resident is informed of the non-renewal of their contract, the program director is required to advise the resident of the hospital’s grievance procedure, as well as the cause of the non-renewal

     

    Gme-12

     

    APPENDIX F

     

             ST. BARNABAS HOSPITAL

     BRONX, NEW YORK

     

     ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

     

    GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION

     

     

    SUBJECT:

     

    Grievance Procedure – Residents and Interns (All Programs)

     

     

    Manual Code:                 gme 13

                           Applies to

    OSTEOPATHIC AND ALLOPATHIC RESIDENTS AND INTERNS

    Revised:

    Reviewed: 7/06, 5/09

     

    Page 1   of   5

     

    Effective Date: 7/01

     

     

    Administrative Approval:

     

    Scott Cooper, MD

    Chief Operating Officer

     

    •  
    •  
  • Jerry Balentine, DO – Sr. Vice President/Chief Medical Officer
  •  

     

     

    POLICY STATEMENT

     

    It is the policy of SBH to offer all Osteopathic and Allopathic Residents and Interns (hereinafter “Residents”) a process and opportunity to present any complaints or grievances before an appropriate representative of SBH where they can be settled in a fair and impartial manner.  It is the intent of Administration to promote an atmosphere of cooperation and respect and to treat residents fairly.

     

    SBH recognizes that certain complaints or grievances will relate to disciplinary matters arising out of violations of SBH policy or rules of conduct while others will relate to educational matters arising out of medical issues raised in the residency program. To that end, SBH has developed a two-tiered system for handling the different type of complaints or grievances.  Those grievances that are considered to be disciplinary in nature (i.e. theft, insubordination, absenteeism, etc.) shall follow the “Disciplinary Due Process” outlined below.  Those grievances that are considered

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    to be educational in nature (i.e. medical mistakes, failure to meet educational requirements, etc.) shall follow the “Educational Due Process” outlined below.  In the event that there is a dispute as to which process a grievance shall follow, the Medical Director shall make that decision, and such decision is final.

     

    Disciplinary Due Process

     

    When a Program Director believes that a resident has violated SBH policy or rules of conduct, the Program Director shall take appropriate disciplinary action.  The Program Director may consult with the Department of Human Resources in this regard.  The Program Director or his/her designee shall meet with the resident to issue the appropriate disciplinary action. The disciplinary action should be documented, with a copy of such documentation to the resident, departmental file and Human Resources. If a resident requests that a co-worker be present at such disciplinary meeting, the Program Director should honor such request.  If the resident intends to challenge the disciplinary action, he/she must take action at Step I below, within ten (10) working days of receiving the discipline.  The resident has the right to be present at every Step and to present relevant testimony and evidence.

     

    Step I (Grievance Meeting)

     

    If a resident has a grievance, the first step is to present it, in writing, to his/her Program Director. A meeting shall be scheduled to occur within thirty (30) days. The resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such meeting at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting.  After discussing the problem, the Program Director must provide the employee with an answer within five (5) working days.

     

    Step II (Grievance Meeting)

     

    If the answer is not satisfactory, a grievance meeting may be requested at Step II within ten (10) working days, in writing, with a copy of the Program Director’s answer from Step I, delivered to the Department Director. A meeting shall be scheduled to occur within thirty (30) days. The resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such meeting at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting. After discussing the problem, the Department Director must provide an answer within five (5) working days.

     

    Step III (Hearing)

     

    If the answer provided at Step II is not satisfactory, a hearing may be requested at Step III within ten (10) working days, in writing, with a copy of the Department Director’s answer from Step II, delivered to the Vice President for Human Resources. The Vice President for Human Resources must schedule a hearing to occur within thirty (30) days.  The resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such hearing at lest five (5) days in advance of the hearing.  Upon the close of the hearing, the Vice President for Human Resources must provide a written decision within five (5) working days served on the Resident by certified mail, return receipt requested.

     

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    Step IV (Appeal)

     

    If the problem is still not solved at Step III and appeal may be presented at Step IV within ten (10) working days, in writing, with a copy of the Vice President’s answer from Step III, delivered to SBH’s President or his designee. The President or his designee must schedule the appeal to occur within thirty (30) days. At least five (5) days in advance of the appeal, the resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such appeal and the right to submit a written statement at the appeal (to address any factual and/or procedural matters forming the basis of the appeal and the grounds therefore).  Upon the close of the appeal, the President or his designee shall determine whether the Step III decision was justified and not arbitrary and capricious and provide a written decision within five (5) working days served on the Resident by certified mail, return receipt requested. The decision of the President shall be final and not subject to further hearing or appellate review.

     

    Educational Due Process

     

    When a Program Director believes that action is necessary to address educational concerns about a resident, the Program Director shall issue his/her adverse recommendation to the resident. The Program Director may consult with the Medical Director in this regard. The Program Director or his/her designee shall meet with the resident to issue the appropriate adverse recommendation. The adverse recommendation should be documented, with a copy of such documentation to the resident, departmental file and Medical Director.  If a resident requests that a co-worker be present at such meeting, the Program Director should honor such request. If the resident intends to challenge the adverse recommendation, he/she must take action at Step I below, within ten (10) working days of receiving the adverse recommendation.  The resident has the right to be present at every Step and to present relevant testimony and evidence.

     

    Step I (Grievance Meeting)

     

    If a resident has a grievance, the first step is to present it, in writing, to his/her Program Director. A meeting shall be scheduled to occur within thirty (30) days. The resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such meeting at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting.  After discussing the problem, the Program Director must provide the employee with an answer within five (5) working days.

     

    Step II (Grievance Meeting)

     

    If the answer is not satisfactory, a grievance meeting may be presented at Step II within ten (10) working days, in writing with a copy of the Program Director’s answer from Step I, delivered to the Department Director. A meeting shall be scheduled to occur within thirty (30) days. The resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such meeting at least five (5) days in advance of the meeting. After discussing the problem, the Department Director must provide an answer within five (5) working days.

     

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    Step III (Hearing)

     

    If the answer provided at Step II is not satisfactory, a hearing may be requested at Step III within ten (10) working days, in writing, with a copy of the Department Director’s answer from Step II, delivered to the Osteopathic Education Committee (or Medical Education Committee if the grievant is an allopathic resident). The appropriate Educational Committee must schedule a hearing to occur within thirty (30) days.   The resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such hearing at least five (5) days in advance of the hearing.  Upon the close of the hearing, the appropriate Educational Committee must provide a written decision within five (5) working days served on the Resident by certified mail, return receipt requested.

     

    Step IV (Appeal)

     

    If the problem is still not solved at Step III an appeal may be presented at Step IV, within ten (10) working days, in writing, with a copy of the Education Committee’s answer from Step III, delivered to the Medical Director or his designee.  The Medical Director or his designee must schedule an appeal, the resident shall receive notice of the date, time and location of such appeal and the right to submit a written statement at the appeal (to address any factual and/or procedural matters forming the basis of the appeal and the grounds therefore) The Medical Director shall determine whether the Step III decision was justified and not arbitrary and capricious and provide a written decision within five (5) working days served on the Resident by certified mail, return receipt requested. The decision of the Medical Director shall be final and not subject to further hearing or appellate review.

     

    HEARING AND APPEAL PROCEDURE

     

    Procedures during the Step III Hearing

     

    The Vice President for Human Resources (in Disciplinary Hearings) or the Chairperson of the appropriate Educational Committee (in Educational Hearings) shall preside at the hearing and shall determine the order and amount of process to assure that all participants in the hearing have a reasonable opportunity to present evidence, written or oral.

     

    The Hearing will not be conducted strictly according to the rules of law relating to the examination of witness or presentation of evidence. The Resident will not be permitted to an attorney present unless the Resident obtains prior consent from the Vice President of Human Resources (in Disciplinary Hearings) or the Chairperson of the appropriate Educational Committee (in Educational Hearings). If such permission is granted, the Hearing Officer will also be permitted to have an attorney present.  In any event, however, such attorneys may not speak on behalf of the parties, but may be present and available only for consultation during the hearing.  Further, there will not be a right

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    to cross-examine any witness providing testimony during the hearing, or a right to a written transcript of the hearing proceedings.  The failure to request a meeting, hearing or appeal within the time limits provided herein shall operate as a waiver or either parties right to such meeting, hearing or appeal.

     

     

    Procedures during the Step IV Appeal

     

    The President or his designee (in Disciplinary Hearings) or the Medical Director (in Educational Hearings) shall preside at the appeal and shall determine the order and amount of process to assure that all participants in the appeal have a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

     

    The Appeal will not be conducted strictly according to the rules of the law relating to appellate tribunals. The Resident shall have the opportunity to address the Appeal Officer concerning his or her disagreement with the Step III decision and shall answer questions put to him or her by the Appeal Officer. The Step III Hearing Officer shall have a similar opportunity. The Resident will not be permitted to have an attorney present unless the Resident obtains prior consent from the President or his designee (in Disciplinary Hearings) or the Medical Director (in Educational Hearings). If such permission is granted, the Step III Hearing Officer will also be permitted to have an attorney present.  In any event, however, such attorneys may not speak on behalf of the parties, but may be present and available only for consultation during the appeal. Further, there will not be a right to a written transcript of the appellate proceedings. The failure to request a meeting, hearing or appeal within the time limits provided herein shall operate as a waiver of either parties right to such meeting, hearing or appeal.

     

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