36th Annual Mid-MD ENA Memorial Conference

This annual conference is in memory of Mid-MD ENA members who have played an important role in the organization and who have passed away. The program is targeted towards Emergency Nurses and those health care providers who care for the emergency patient in hospitals and outpatient settings.

This event is being held on hospital premises and all attendees will be required to abide by any infection control requirements that may be in effect for visitors at the time of the event.

Please register no later than November 3, 2025.

All registrations received by September 30 are eligible for an extra early bird entry in the drawing for an Amazon Echo Spot device.

The following speakers/topics are planned:

Learn how to reduce unnecessary CT scans while still identifying children who are at risk for serious brain or abdominal injury utilizing the PECARN clinical decision rules

Caleb Ward, MD, MPH, FAAP

• Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine, Children's National Hospital; EMSC DC Program Director

This presentation will highlight the most common applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in the emergency department, including its role in rapid diagnosis, guiding procedures, and improving patient outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into how POCUS enhances bedside decision-making in acute care setting

Greg Jasani, MD

• Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine, Bureau Director, Bureau of Communicable Disease and Environmental Health Services, Baltimore County Department of Health

This presentation highlights the growing role of whole blood in prehospital care, from its use at the scene to its impact on survival in trauma patients.

Timothy Chizmar, MD, FACEP, FAEMS

• State EMS Medical Director, Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

This presentation will provide essential knowledge on current substance use trends in the community, guidance on acute management of substance use disorder in the ED, and key community resources to support safe and effectiove discharge planning.

Tracy Liu, DO

• Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Artificial intelligence can transform ED triage by enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and patient prioritization. Learn how AI tools can support clinical decision-making and optimize patient flow in busy emergency departments

Rosemary Ostendarp, DNP, RNP

• Assistant Director of Nursing Emergency Medicine Johns Hopkins Bayview, Baltimore, MD

Stacey Quinlan, BSN, RN

• Nurse Manager Germantown Emergency Center, Germantown, MD

(Topics/Speakers subject to change without notice)

There will also be a Silent Auction. Donations of auction items appreciated!

FAQs

For more conference details, session descriptions and a downloadable flyer, visit the MD ENA website:

https://connect.ena.org/md/home

What is the registration deadline?

Registration deadline is November 3, 2025, 5pm.

What is the cost for the conference?

• ENA Members: $55
• Non-Members: $85.00
• EMS (non-nurse): $55.00
• Student Nurses: (Must never have held an RN license): $20.00
• $5 discount for Early Bird Registrations (students/EMS not included)

Are Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits provided? YES

This activity has been submitted to the Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

Is my registration fee or ticket transferable?

Yes. In order to obtain CNE credits, the event organizers must be made aware of any substitutions.

What if I need to cancel?

Refund requests must be received at least 7 days prior to the conference or fees will forfeited.

Is lunch provided?

Yes. Fees include continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch.

Host or Publisher Mid-MD Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association (MMC-ENA)