Targeted surveys and further development of the network’s infrastructure will follow so that longitudinal multicenter involvement can be initiated.

Volunteers like you will determine how quickly the project develops, and the first step is an easy 5-minute survey with just 15 questions. Here are three to give you an idea of the direction:

• Estimate the percentage of patients you see for chronic pain (an acute exacerbation or medication need).
• In the past month, have you seen any patients who have ingested the designer drug popularly called bath salts? If yes, approximate number?
• Which imaging study do you routinely use first to evaluate pediatric patients with possible appendicitis?
• In 5 minutes, you could help take an important step in advocating for our patients and our practice.
• Improved clinical experience and patient outcomes is the ultimate goal, so become a member today, and help us launch this exciting new project.

Dr. Schneider is ACEP’s Immediate Past President and a professor and chair emeritus of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Rochester and attending physician at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y.