Center Operations
Developing a Neurodiagnostic Workforce
Developing a Neurodiagnostic Workforce The national shortage of qualified neurodiagnostic technologists presents a significant workforce challenge for epilepsy centers. The following ASET resources provide employers with practical tools and strategies to recruit, develop, and retain a skilled neurodiagnostic workforce. Workforce development strategies include partnering with [...]
Update on Center for Disease Control’s Managing Epilepsy Well Programs
The CDC Managing Epilepsy Well (MEW) Network has developed provider training and patient referral opportunities to increase access to evidence-based self-management programs for comprehensive epilepsy center patients. Programs range from 8 – 29 weeks and are delivered by trained licensed providers and, where relevant, a trained peer with epilepsy; [...]
NAEC Releases Video to Promote Accredited Epilepsy Centers
NAEC developed a video to promote accredited epilepsy centers as providers of expert care for people with epilepsy and seizures. The 30-second video is appearing on TVs in 65 airports across the United States and Canada from November 20, 2017 – December 31, 2017, and is estimated to be [...]
SUDEP Resources for Patients and Their Families
As a part of National Epilepsy Awareness Month, the Epilepsy Foundation (EF) launched the #AimForZero seizures campaign. A goal of this campaign is to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) through patient education. Talking about early death in epilepsy, particularly SUDEP, is hard, but it [...]
CDC Self-Management Education Resource for Managing Epilepsy
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers a free program designed to help people with epilepsy reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life. Patients will gain access to information on how to track their seizures, stress levels, sleep quality, and medication schedule. For more information on CDC’s free online [...]
