AMBULATORY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
The workshop has been designed to provide both seasoned facilities, as well as those new to accreditation, with helpful information. There will be a breakout session in the morning for facilities seeking accreditation for the first time that will cover the process, how to prepare, what to expect. Other issues that will be addressed: staying in compliance; common error that can easily be avoided; new standards and how to meet the requirements; patient transfers and deaths – what to do; quality assessment and improvement – simple but effective studies that can be conducted to enhance quality of care; peer review, patient’s rights, HIPAA, keeping things in order, and more!
The next workshop will be in Oakland, CA on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
Click here for the registration form.
For further information:
Please contact Victoria Samper, Program Manager at (415) 882-5173 or vsamper@imq.org |
CME EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
IMQ CME Provider Annual Conference
REGISTER TODAY !!!
| WHEN: Friday, May 4, 2012
WHERE: Hotel Sofitel, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA
THE CONFERENCE ABOUT:
• Techniques, Tips & Tools to Make CME Work For You!
PLUS MORE!
• CME Essentials Pre-Conference May 3, 2012 – One day workshop on the fundamentals of planning and evaluating CME activities
• IMQ Accreditation Documentation Walkthrough May 3, 2012 – Two hour overview and Q&A on preparing accreditation documents
For further information:
If you have any questions, please contact Darcy Mironov, Program Administrator at (415) 882-5182 or dmironov@imq.org
You can also fax us at: (415) 882-5149
Dr. Richard Berger’s Presentation Part 1 of 4 can be downloaded here
Dr. Richard Berger’s Presentation Part 2 of 4 can be downloaded here
Dr. Richard Berger’s Presentation Part 3 of 4 can be downloaded here
Dr. Richard Berger’s Presentation Part 4 of 4 can be downloaded here
The Conference Brochure can be downloaded here
The Conference Registration Form can be downloaded here
The CME Provider Conference Awards Applications can be downloaded here |
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ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIANS
The IMQ Professionalism Program was developed to comply with the requirements established by the Medical Board of California. The program centers on both the legal and ethical dimensions of the practice of medicine in California, and it introduces participants to a range of resources to address present or future problems. Full participation and completion of all assignments are required for completion of the program. The Program is divided into three components.
The pre-course component consists of a background assessment application, a baseline knowledge test and pre course reading. The purpose of this component is to determine the participant’s knowledge/awareness of ethical/legal issues related to the practice of medicine in California, as well as information about the participant’s knowledge of the legal and ethical issues related to the specific case(s) for which the participant has been referred to the program. Participants will prepare an assessment of their expectations of the program, recognition of need for change and commitment to change.
The second component is the two-day ethics course, to be offered on a Saturday and Sunday. It includes a series of components that move from demonstration to practice and application. Issues covered include: what are ethical issues and when they arise, clarification of legal issues, resources to analyze situations and a decision making model. The course will be heavily interactive, and it is designed to provide participants with a full understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of their own violations and knowledge about how to access resources to deal with future issues.
The third component is required assessments over a one-year period following the course It consists of the post-course test on California law and ethics given at the end of the two-day course, and 6 month and 12 month follow-up assessments. At 6 months, participants will submit information regarding their practice during the period since the course and complete a skills review exercise. At 12 months they will provide a final report on changes in their practice profile and a self-assessment status report. |
COMPLETION:
On completion of the course, a report will be sent to the Medical Board.
The California Medical Association (CMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. The CMA designates The Professionalism Program for the maximum of 22 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. A Certificate of course completion awarding twenty-two (22) CME Category 1 hours will be provided to each participant.
The Professionalism Program is limited to 12 physicians. Courses are scheduled based on anticipated enrollment and are held in Los Angeles, convenient to LAX. A minimum of twelve enrollees, who have met all pre-program requirements, is required. If that threshold is not met, the course will be rescheduled to such time as the minimum number is enrolled. The fee for the course is $1950 (for enrollment, full payment is required). For additional information please call Leslie Iacopi at 415.882.5167. |
| For the application please click on the links below.
2012 Course Schedule:
- • February 4 & 5, 2012
- • May 19 & 20, 2012
- • August 18 & 19, 2012
- • November 11 & 12, 2012
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| For additional information: Please contact Leslie Iacopi at (415) 882-5167 or liacopi@imq.org
Special Conferences are added when there is an important emerging issue. |
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ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM PROGRAM FOR PHARMACISTS
The IMQ Professionalism Program was developed to comply with the requirements established by the California Board of Pharmacy. The program centers on both the legal and ethical dimensions of pharmacy practice in California. It introduces participants to a range of resources to address present or future problems. Full participation and completion of all assignments are required for completion of the program. The Program is divided into three components.
The pre-course component consists of a background assessment application, a baseline knowledge test and pre course reading. The purpose of this component is to determine the participant’s knowledge/awareness of ethical/legal issues related to pharmacy practice in California, as well as information about the participant’s knowledge of the legal and ethical issues related to the specific case(s) for which the participant has been referred to the program. Participants will prepare an assessment of their expectations of the program, recognition of need for change and commitment to change.
The second component is the two-day ethics course, to be offered on a Saturday and Sunday. It includes a series of components that move from demonstration to practice and application. Issues covered include: what are ethical issues and when they arise, clarification of legal issues, resources to analyze situations and a decision making model. The course will be heavily interactive, and it is designed to provide participants with a full understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of their own violations and knowledge about how to access resources to deal with future issues.
The third component is required assessments over a one-year period following the course It consists of the post-course test on California law and ethics given at the end of the two-day course, and 6 month and 12 month follow-up assessments. At 6 months, participants will submit information regarding their practice during the period since the course and complete a skills review exercise. At 12 months they will provide a final report on changes in their practice profile and a self-assessment status report.
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COMPLETION:
On completion of the course, a report will be sent to the Pharmacy Board.
The Ethics & Professionalism Program is limited to 12 pharmacists. Courses are scheduled based on anticipated enrollment and are held in El Segundo, convenient to LAX. A minimum of ten enrollees, who have met all pre-program requirements, is required. If that threshold is not met, the course will be rescheduled to such time as the minimum number is enrolled. The fee for the course is $1950 (for enrollment, full payment is required).
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2012 Course Schedule:
- • May 19 & 20, 2012
- • August 18 & 19, 2012
- • November 11 & 12, 2012
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For additional information: Please contact Diana Ly at (415) 882-5151 or dly@imq.org. |
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MEDICAL STAFF LEADERSHIP
Stepping Up to Leadership: IMQ/PACE Platinum Level Training Program for Physician Leaders
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| WHEN: March 8-10, 2012
WHERE: Coronado Island Marriot & Spa, Coronada Island, San Diego CA
IMQ & PACE are proud to present the second annual leadership program which offers physicians the knowledge, confidence and skills required to lead an effective and dynamic medical staff organization.
Stepping Up To Leadership: IMQ/PACE Platinum Training Program for Physician Leaders provides medical staff leaders with the practical knowledge and skills needed to more effectively lead their medical staffs. Through presentations and interactive sessions with experienced physician leaders you can learn the tools and techniques that can enhance your ability to reach consensus among department chairs, to navigate legal challenges and to hold critical conversations concerning an impaired or a disruptive colleague. You can also gain insight about ways to run a productive committee meeting and how to link PI data with privileging decisions. Stepping Up To Leadership presents an opportunity for both experienced and new physician leaders to learn what works for others and to explore creative approaches to resolving common problems encountered in fulfilling the responsibilities as a medical staff officer, department or committee chair for your medical staff.
For further information:
Please contact Leslie Anne Iacopi, Program Administrator at (415) 882-5167 or liacopi@imq.org
The Agenda can be downloaded here
The Registration Brochure and Form can be downloaded here |
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IMQ Correctional Health Care Webinar
Session 2: Correctional Mental Health Care with a Focus on Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 11AM
As a part of the membership benefits, we are offering educational webinars throughout the year covering a wide breadth of topics pertinent to medical and mental healthcare staff working in the correctional facilities.
The second webinar session is a lecture by Dr. Rich Hayward, PhD, a member of the CDCR’s Board of Parole Hearing on mental health care in California correctional facilities, with a focus on how to prevent and minimize the risk of suicides and other adverse outcomes.
Continuing Medical Education (CME):
The California Medical Association (CMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME for physicians. CMA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This credit may also be applied to the CMA Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
An equivalent Continuing Education Units(CEU) will be available to all participating Registered Nurses.
The webinar is currently only available to IMQ accredited facilities and those enrolled in the Membership Program. To find out more about how to enroll in the Membership Program, please visit the Membership Program page.
To register, please download, complete and submit the registration form.
2011 California/Nevada ACHSA-IMQ Multidisciplinary Correctional Healthcare Conference
Every year, IMQ joint-sponsors the CA-NV Chapter of American Correctional Health Services Association to organize what we feel is one of the finest conferences on correctional healthcare in the country. In addition to providing insight and information on the latest ideas in providing healthcare to our clientele, the conferences also provide invaluable opportunities for networking.
This year’s conference will be held in Sacramento in the fall. More information about the conference will be available to you at a later date.
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