TCEP Update – February 2021

The TCEP Board of Directors met virtually January 30, 2021. Here are some notes and action items:

Legislative report: See legislative update from Dr. Tran

Annual Business meeting: The Board approved holding a hybrid annual meeting on Saturday June 26 at the TMA building along with the Board meeting afterward. All voting will be done online.

Connect 2021: Continuing education components will not be held in 2021. A face-to-face meeting will be planned for spring 2022.

Public Relations: With concern about the number of people not wanting to get vaccinated, the Board approved hiring Mercury PR for a 3-month vaccination campaign.

ACEP Legislative Day: Will be held July 25-27 and is planned to be in person (Washington) with some virtual component.

ACEP Council: A call for submissions will be sent to the members in the spring, asking for applicants for alternate councillor. The Council meeting will be Oct 23-25 in Boston. TCEP board voted to support the nomination of Dr. Andrea Green for Council Vice Speaker.

Financial update: Dr. Peckenpaugh presented the TCEP financial report for FYE 2021 through December 31, 2020. He noted that TCEP has total assets of $1,649,286 with no significant debt. The P&L statement shows a net income YTD of $81,674, which is $52,761 favorable to budget.

Audit report: TCEP had the accounting firm of Allman and Associates prepare an audit of the association’s finances. The auditors found no material weaknesses, good report.

Investments: A long term investment policy was approved.

GETAC: Dr. Gerad Troutman serves on the Governor Emergency and Trauma Committee. Two guests from the Dept of State Health Services attended the Board meeting and gave an update.

Jorie Klein, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN
Director, EMS / Trauma Systems Section
Department of State Health Services

Joseph W. Schmider, State EMS Director
Department of State Health Services
EMS/Trauma Systems

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force: The following policy was approved by the Board:

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. These are more than just words for Texas College of Emergency Physicians. These words are part of our guiding principles, our attitude, and our motivation. Diversity, inclusion and equity gives strength to our organization. We strive to develop and support policies and ensure leadership reflective of these principles. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages the diverse voices of our members, making every member feel equal and valued.

TCEP is committed to use our platforms to promote diversity, inclusion and equity in the leadership, the workforce, and the practice of emergency medicine in Texas.

PPE: Distribution of N95Masks

Stats:

• Obtained 300,000 N95 masks. 312 cartons.
• Each carton’s estimated value is $4000 x 312 = $1,246,000 inventory
• Only ACEP chapter that was able to obtain and distribute N 95 masks.
• Over 294,000 masks distributed between October and January. Shipped to over 200 individuals.
• In Person distributions:
  Ft Worth = 9 cartons
  Dallas = 7 cartons
  Temple/Waco = 7 cartons
  Houston = 29 cartons
  Austin = 42 cartons
  San Antonio = 8 cartons

Membership:

A pilot "3 months free" membership trial was held for nonmembers:
27 in the trial
12 conversions

A campaign to recruit ABEM nonmembers is also being done. 1600 ABEM nonmembers in Texas.

Upcoming Board meeting: April 17, 10am, Virtual