An Update on EMUs and the NAEC Standards

The National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) has produced standards for the accreditation of epilepsy centers. In particular, “The Guidelines for Essential Services, Personnel, and Facilities in Specialized Epilepsy Centers in the United States – Revised 2010 Guidelines” are the basis for the criteria that NAEC uses to accredit level 3 and 4 epilepsy centers. These are now more than 10 years old and are due for revision. The NAEC is forming a Guideline Panel to develop the next set of standards. This webinar reviews the standards and the move to evidence-informed guidelines that should be of interest to any center that is considering accreditation or expanding epilepsy services.

Presenting is Dr. David Labiner, Dr. Labiner is Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology at The University of Arizona College of Medicine, and a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science at The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, both divisions of The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson. He is a former President of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, as well as a former member of the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of America and the American Epilepsy Society.