Solving the ER Boarding Crisis: Dinner & Insight with Dr. Scott Zeller, World-Renowned Psychiatrist and EmPATH Founder
Join us for a powerful and inspiring evening in Aventura, Florida with Dr. Scott Zeller, internationally recognized psychiatrist and founder of the EmPATH model. Discover how this groundbreaking approach is helping hospitals across the country end ER boarding and reimagine psychiatric emergency care.
📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Aventura, FL (venue details provided upon registration)
What to Expect
A complimentary gourmet, chef-prepared dinner is included as part of the evening.
A compelling presentation from Dr. Zeller on how EmPATH units are reducing psychiatric boarding, improving patient outcomes, and restoring flow to overcrowded EDs
Dedicated networking time with emergency and behavioral health leaders working to drive meaningful change
What is EmPATH?
EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) units provide a calm, therapeutic alternative to traditional ERs for individuals in psychiatric crisis.
Instead of boarding in chaotic EDs or being unnecessarily admitted, patients receive timely, restorative care. Within 24 hours, 75% of patients stabilize and return home—benefiting patients, staff, and the hospital system as a whole.
Who Should Attend
This exclusive event is designed for:
ED Providers
Psychiatric Clinicians
Hospital Executives
Nursing Leadership
Behavioral Health Professionals
Architects and Designers
…throughout the South Florida region
Come hungry for change—and leave with a new vision for the future of psychiatric emergency care.
Register now to reserve your seat. Space is limited.
This event is proudly co-sponsored by Rely.