2011 Career Development Conference
How to Improve Patient Care and
Stay Board-Certified
October 22
Milwaukee Marriott West
W231 N1600 Corporate Court · Waukesha, Wisconsin
BACKGROUND
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology has markedly changed the process of maintenance of certification (MOC). New requirements include self-assessment activities and performance improvement (PI) activities, in addition to more traditional requirements for CME and cognitive examination. Many psychiatrists are ill prepared for the new MOC requirements. They especially lack the training and experience in quality improvement necessary to conduct PI activities. Furthermore, many state medical boards are considering adopting a similar model for maintenance of licensure. In Wisconsin, an additional regulatory change has implications for the care of medical professionals by psychiatrists. Thus, Wisconsin psychiatrists face a number of new regulatory requirements in order to be able to continue practicing psychiatry. We hope to offer conference attendees a better understanding and appreciation of these changes, as well as tools to help them meet regulatory requirements, including use of electronic medical records.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:
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Appreciate the elements of new maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements for psychiatrists. (Ronis)
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Identify projects suitable for the new Performance in Practice requirements. (Ronis)
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Identify the resources available to assist psychiatrists in meeting the requirements for self-assessment and performance improvement projects. (Ronis)
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Describe the principles of performance improvement in clinical practice. (Mejicano)
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List examples of performance improvement CME projects that have been implemented in other clinical settings. (Mejicano)
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Anticipate the links between performance improvement, maintenance of certification and maintenance of licensure. (Mejicano)
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Appreciate the common professional and disciplinary issues that the Medical Examining Board (MEB) encounters. (Musser)
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Describe reporting requirements related to the treatment of impaired physicians. (Musser)
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Describe the advantages of using rating scales in psychiatric practice, including their relevance to ABPN Maintenance of Certification requirements. (Halverson)
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List outcome measures that can be used to monitor the quality of psychiatric practice. (Halverson)
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Develop a plan to collect and track outcomes in your psychiatric practice. (Halverson)
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Appreciate regulatory issues associated with the use of EHR. (Plovnick)
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Name financial incentives associated with the use of EHR. (Plovnick)
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Describe the potential role of EHR in quality improvement efforts. (Plovnick)
LODGING
Rooms are available at the special group rate of $89 for a standard room. To guarantee this rate, reservations must be made by October 10, 2011. Call 877-651-7666 and request the WPA Career Development Room Block.
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
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