OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to: 
1. Review the responsibilities and duties under EMTALA for an on-call physician, emergency room physician and hospital. 
2. Describe the performance of medical screening exam, determining an emergency medical condition and stabilization requirements. 
3. Compare the responsibilities of a transferring hospital and an accepting hospital. 
4. Discuss the reporting requirements.
5. Explain EMTALA regulations and effectively teach and educate fellows, residents, and medical students on the principles and compliance issues related to EMTALA.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Allison Abbamonte, JD has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Meets Texas Requirements for 1 Hour of Ethics/Professional Responsibility Credit