Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Outcomes Based CME
So we HAVE to demonstrate outcomes as a result of our efforts in CME. This is really nothing new.AS an accredited provider we have always been expected to do this. Now the teeth are in the system to monitor compliance. Some accredited CME providers are going to have a tough time with this. Sharing experiences and questions will really be helpful. What are you doing?
I am adding more "commitment to change" follow-up studies with one group of physicians I work with. It takes a little work but I am finding it a useful approach. I am just starting to work on developing vignettes with questions to get at whether physician can apply key concepts included in an activity. I am also enamored by the "Critical Assertion" methodology. Anybody using that? I would be interested in your experience.
I recently started a podcast series called "Conversations in CME". The first few podcasts address issues related to outcomes. Here is the feed: ctlassoc.libsyn.com/rss. I'd be interested in your feedback and suggestions.
I am adding more "commitment to change" follow-up studies with one group of physicians I work with. It takes a little work but I am finding it a useful approach. I am just starting to work on developing vignettes with questions to get at whether physician can apply key concepts included in an activity. I am also enamored by the "Critical Assertion" methodology. Anybody using that? I would be interested in your experience.
I recently started a podcast series called "Conversations in CME". The first few podcasts address issues related to outcomes. Here is the feed: ctlassoc.libsyn.com/rss. I'd be interested in your feedback and suggestions.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
New ACCME Guidance
OK, so now we can't talk to colleagues in industry about possible useful resources. We're told this is just another step in keeping CME independent of influence from industry. Many CME providers have no problem in managing independence in their CME activities. Obviously some don't. Is the problem one of the majority or a minority of CME providers? I think the minority.
Over the last few years it has seems to be the posture of the ACCME to make rules for everybody to address the transgressions of a small group of accredited providers. In "systems theory" this is called meddling. The way to deal with the unwanted actions of a few is to deal with the few and not to make rules for the many. When will ACCME have the will to address this issue by taking the non-compliers on? Not soon I surmise.
Over the last few years it has seems to be the posture of the ACCME to make rules for everybody to address the transgressions of a small group of accredited providers. In "systems theory" this is called meddling. The way to deal with the unwanted actions of a few is to deal with the few and not to make rules for the many. When will ACCME have the will to address this issue by taking the non-compliers on? Not soon I surmise.
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