22RSS013 CE-CPD Mandatory Training Session 2021_08_13

Friday, August 13, 2021, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST, Zoom Videoconference

This training session for regularly scheduled series (RSS) course directors, business managers and course contacts will cover the new processes, procedures and instructions required to stay compliant with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence for Accredited Continuing Education.  Additional topics to be discussed including the new RSS CE application, new fees, CloudCME dashboard, and CPD best practices.  Time will be included for questions and answers.

 

1. Identify the difference between eligible and ineligible companies.
2. Explain that all financial relationships must be reported within the past 24 months (rather than 12 months).
3. Review mitigation policies for all planners and presenters with relevant financial relationships: a. Any presenter with relevant relationships with ineligible companies must submit their PowerPoint presentation for review by the course director or designated planner for content validation and potential bias. Once reviewed the CPD office staff will review and if required will forward to the associate dean for final review, b. During the in-person or virtual session the course director must monitor or designate a monitor to verify that content was not bias.
4. Review the ACCME definition of “owners and employees” of ineligible company(ies).
5. Identify the new CloudCME process for collecting planner and presenter disclosures.
6. Review how to access and utilize the RSS Dashboard.
7. Describe the changes in the 2021-2022 RSS accredited CE fees including: a. Additional credit change - $15 per credit over 12 credits, b. Late announcement fee - $100 if received after 7 days prior to session, and c. Changes by program after CPD has approved announcement - $100 per session,
8. Identify the OU/CPD best practices and requirements regarding session announcements and correspondence with the OU/CPD office.
9. Explain how to write or edit professional practice gaps and learning objectives.
10. Explain that ACCME requires accredited providers to report all attendance, not just the individuals claiming credit.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC Accreditation Statement:
OU Medicine, Inc. is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

CNE Disclosure Statements:
OU Medicine, Inc. is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

1.00 CNE contact hours will be awarded for meeting the following criteria: 90% attendance of conference, completion and submission of evaluation form.

This educational activity does not include any content that relates to the products and/or services of a commercial interest that would create a conflict of interest.

Non-Clinical Activity:
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has determined this activity to be non-clinical. According to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, providers of accredited education that is non-clinical, such as leadership or communication skills training, do not need to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships for any planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content.  

Mitigation Statement:
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and has mitigated all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies, if applicable.

Nondiscrimination Statement:
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the university operates or provides. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Shaniqua Crawford, JD, Institutional Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 405-325-3546, [email protected], or visit www.ou.edu/eoo.html. 

Accommodation Statement:
Accommodations on the basis of disability are available by contacting Susie Dealy  at (405) 271-2350 extension 46323 or [email protected] as soon as possible.

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support:
Commercial support is financial, or in-kind, contributions given by a ineligible company, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity.  An ineligible company is one whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. 

This activity received no commercial or in-kind support.

Disclaimer Statement:
Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters and authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor does OU provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Every reasonable effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the presentations and material as submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by OU for any claims, injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause, including negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments or ideas contained in the material herein.

Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure: 
It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine that the faculty and presenters identify all financial relationships with ineligible companies relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of off-label or investigational drugs/devices and/or therapies during their presentation(s). 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), ANCC Nursing Contact Hours (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Friday, August 13, 2021

This activity received no commercial or in-kind support.