Committee
CME & First Aid Committee
CME & First Aid Committee — 5 members. Chair: Dr. Saravanan.
Committee
CME & First Aid Committee
Members
5
Total team
Chair
Dr. Saravanan
Co-Chair
—
Priority
High
Key Dependencies
Parallel SessionsAVEvent Day ManagementRegistration
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Committee Overview
The CME & First Aid Committee manages CME program planning and basic first aid readiness during the convention. The committee coordinates medical professionals, first aid stations, emergency contacts, venue safety protocols, and immediate assistance.
Official Responsibility
Led by a local physician, organize Continuing Medical Education sessions. Also include onsite first-aid coordination because this committee includes First Aid.
Scope of Work
- CME session planning
- Physician/speaker coordination
- CME attendee tracking
- First aid station setup
- Medical volunteer schedule
- Emergency escalation process
- Coordination with venue/security
- Incident log
Key Workstreams
- CME session planning
- Physician/speaker coordination
- CME registration or attendee tracking
- First aid station setup
- Medical volunteer schedule
- Emergency escalation process
- Coordination with venue/security
- Incident log
Focus Areas
CME sessionsFirst aid stationMedical volunteersEmergency contacts
Key Responsibilities
- Plan CME topics, speakers, and rooms
- Operate first aid station(s) with medical volunteers
- Maintain emergency contact and incident log
- Coordinate with venue security and nearest urgent care
Onsite Execution Plan
- First aid station at central, signposted location
- Medical volunteers per shift with clear ID
- Emergency contact sheet shared with all leads
- Incident log maintained throughout the day
- Direct line to nearest urgent care
Risks / Mitigation
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Medical volunteer shortage | Confirm shifts early; backup contacts |
| No clear first aid location | Signposting + internal map |
| Emergency escalation confusion | Single emergency contact sheet |
| Lack of supplies | Supply checklist; pre-event stock check |
| CME speaker schedule changes | Backup speaker; reminder cadence |
Coordination Needed From Other Teams
- Parallel SessionsRoom scheduling
- AVMicrophones/projector
- Event Day ManagementIncident routing
- Security/ProtocolEmergency handling
- RegistrationCME attendee tracking
- FoodDietary/allergy concerns if applicable
Documents / Links
- CME SchedulePlan
- Speaker RosterRoster
- First Aid Supply ChecklistChecklist
- Emergency Contact SheetPlan
- Incident Log TemplateForm
Committee Contacts
- Dr. SaravananChair+1 555-0320 dr.saravanan@fetna2026.org
Open Questions
- Co-Chair assignment?
- AED on site — venue-provided or rented?
- Number of first aid stations needed?
Notes / Updates
- Mar 18 — Initial CME topic shortlist circulated for review.