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HELPFUL HINTS FOR CME APPLICATIONS (Objectives & Statement of Need):
Objective (model) statements: (pulled from outside approved CME documents)
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Describe the definition of _____________ and how to exclude disorders that mimic it
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List the complications of __________ and utilize a management plan for preventing its complications
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Review the importance of tight _________management as it pertains to the development of
complications
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Initiate pain management with efficient pharmacotherapy and implement tight diabetes control to
slow disease progress.
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Devise strategies for improving communication gaps between patients and health care providers.
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Identify strengths and weaknesses in knowledge (here we would use audience response system
questions) with respect to the management of patients with ________________ and provide current
treatment options.
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Discuss current national treatment guidelines regarding disease entity or injury.
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Recognize and examine complex clinical problems the _____patient presents in diagnosis and
management by case presentation of patients admitted to the ________ service.
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Review periodically the principles of initial assessment and stabilization of the _______ patient
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Select the appropriate evaluation methods that lead to rapid diagnosis and early treatment of the
_________ patient
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Increase skills and knowledge in managing patient with ___________
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Identify clinical and system problems that may be addressed by using the principles of CQI to improve
patient care
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Review advances in the diagnosis and management of the ___ patient
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Promote interactive discussion with colleagues and consultants as a learning method
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Periodically review patient care data and compare to regional and national data-bases to improve
clinical performance.
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Increase the interpretive and reasoning proficiencies in the area of _______
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Identify communication conflicts that may adversely affect patient safety and quality care.
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Demonstrate the use of data to guide patient care decision making in the evaluation and treatment of
_____________.
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Increase the awareness of the financial impact of treatment algorithms/protocols in the treatment of
______________.
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Define treatment partnerships available in the hospital to increase patient safety.
Discuss the role of accredited CME to improve healthcare
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Understand the nature of the ACCME’s CME system
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Assess your organization’s current compliance with the ACCME’s requirements for accreditation.
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Develop tactics to improve your CME activities and overall CME program.
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Identify strategies for demonstrating compliance with ACCME requirements.
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Identify resources to help you achieve these objectives once you return to your CME program.
STATEMENT OF NEED:
A frequent complication of _________ is _______ which affects describe target organ or body part. Research
(site source and append copy if available) shows that proposed action can provide clinicians with the tools and
knowledge necessary to diagnose and treat name condition thereby equipping physicians to assess disease
severity, propose and implement treatments and provide information on patient education, empowerment
and recent advances in the treatment of _name of condition.
Potential barriers to best practice:
1. Environmental issues
2. professional silo-ing
3. motivational issues
4. financial constraints
5. information/data gaps6. competency gaps
7. burnout
8. lack of clarity of issues
9. regulatory handicaps
10. cultural barriers
Potential barrier solutions:
1. coalition building
2. cultural training
3. allow small tests of change
4. consider facilitation support
5. increase data accessibility
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