Inova Alexandria Hospital, American College of Emergency Physicians Recognize 50th Anniversary of First 24-Hour Emergency Department in U.S.

‘Alexandria Plan’ Became Nationwide Standard

Alexandria, VA – (June 17, 2011) – Inova Alexandria Hospital and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) will be celebrating 50 years of emergency care by recognizing the first emergency department in the country to have dedicated, full-time emergency physicians. This initiative, called the “Alexandria Plan,” shaped emergency care across the nation as Alexandria Hospital set the standard for increasing access to emergency services around-the-clock.

What:
50th Anniversary of the “Alexandria Plan”

Where:
Inova Alexandria Hospital Auditorium
4320 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA

When:
Friday, June 24
11 a.m.  Program
Noon  Reception

Who:  Inova Alexandria Hospital Leadership and Medical Staff
American College of Emergency Physicians Leadership
Physicians and Medical Staff instrumental in implementing “Alexandria Plan”
William Euille, Mayor of City of Alexandria

About Inova Health System
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.

About the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
ACEP is a national medical specialty society representing emergency medicine. ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. A Government Services Chapter represents emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies.