American College of Emergency PhysiciansEDAP Resources
Pilot Program
Congratulations to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) teaching hospital, which became the first site accredited with Level 1 Emergency Department (ED) Accreditation from ACEP on February 27, 2025. We recognize their team's dedicated focus, extra hours and collaboration to achieve this outstanding recognition.
EDAP launched its pilot of the program in the late spring/early summer 2024 with five enrolled pilot sites.
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Alabama - teaching hospital - Level 1 Accreditation awarded February 27, 2025
- University of Maryland Medical Center, Maryland - teaching hospital
- John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS), Texas - safety net hospital
- Novant Health Forsyth
- Holy Cross Medical Center, New Mexico - critical access hospital
Each hospital was encouraged to start at the level most appropriate for their institution and strive to reach higher levels of accreditation over time.
Application Resources
Physician / Other Hospital Staffing
ACEP policies used as the basis for criteria include:
Physician Contracting
ACEP policies used as the basis for criteria include:
- Due Process for Physician Medical Directors of Emergency Medical Services
- Medical Practice Review and the Practice of Medicine
- Use of Short Courses in Emergency Medicine as Criteria for Privileging or Employment
- Emergency Department Planning and Resource Guidelines
- Emergency Physician Contractual Relationships
Quality
ACEP policies used as the basis for criteria include:
Policies
ACEP policies used as the basis for criteria include:
Resources
ACEP policies used as the basis for criteria include: