ASQ Section 0511 April 2026 Meeting Announcement
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Emergency Department Logistics
Or
Why did that take so long?
Or
Why did that cost so much?
presented by Dr Andrew Meister
Short Description:
Emergency departments are complex systems that are currently under immense strain. Because of system dysfunction, patients often experience long waits, high costs, and suboptimal service. Staff frequently experience burn-out. This presentation will examine the logistical challenges that EDs face.
Together, we will simulate patient flow in a typical day in an emergency department. In doing so, we will identify some of the obstructions to efficient patient movement, better understand the difficult decisions that physicians and nurses make in allocating resources, and see countermeasures that are taken to mitigate our challenges.
Speaker Background
Dr. Andrew Meister, MD, is an emergency medicine physician with 20 years of clinical experience. He currently practices at an emergency department in suburban Minneapolis.
Webinar Link / Meeting Instructions:
7:00pm — 8:30pm – Section Meeting Information
Joining by a direct link:
Meeting link: https://asq.webex.com/asq/j.php?MTID=md7b51d35a3b8efcb35d04e7efb115ad1
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6:00pm — 7:00pm – Section Leadership Committee meeting
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Joining by phone (you will have to identify yourself by name when you have joined):
Phone number: 1-408-792-6300 Call-in number (US/Canada)
Access code: 2558 731 5440
Next Meeting:
May 2026 — Ranger Outing: Green Spring Gardens, Lincolnia, VA
Call for Speakers!!!
Would you or someone you know like to speak at a future ASQ meeting? We're always looking for volunteers. Be creative! Exercise your public presentation skills! Earn recertification credits! Get a free dinner! Please contact programs26@asq0511.org.
About Us:
ASQ Section 0511 is a geographic community in Northern Virginia that lives intertwined with the network of ASQ Divisions and technical communities specializing in specific quality domains and supporting ASQ Certifications in their domains. Its members have tremendous cumulative experience across multiple industries, companies, and government agencies. Any single one of you in our ASQ Section is a formidable source of takes, opinions, and lessons on a number of Quality Matters.