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.
National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)
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.
PRESENTER - 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 received his MD from and completed his internship at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed a residency with the Department of Neurology at Columbia University in New York and a fellowship at Duke University. 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.
American Epilepsy Society (AES)
The American Epilepsy Society is a community of physicians, scientists, advanced practice providers, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, engineers, pharmacists, advocates, and other professionals engaged in the understanding, diagnosis, study, prevention, treatment, and cure of epilepsy.
We are dedicated to advancing knowledge and supporting evidence-based clinical practice to improve outcomes for persons with epilepsy and their families.
We value:
- Better outcomes for persons with epilepsy
- Innovation
- Inclusivity, diversity, and equity
- Collaboration
- Fairness, transparency, integrity, and excellence