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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Institute for Medical Quality, a subsidiary of California Medical Association, is dedicated to improving quality care delivered to patients in California, with an emphasis on education and consultation. In addition to the survey and accreditation programs, IMQ offers a series of educational seminars which help physicians and healthcare organizations meet regulatory and accreditation standards, and provide better care.

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 Los Angeles, CA on Friday, September 14, 2012.

Click here for the registration form.

For further information:

Please contact Victoria Samper, Vice President, Ambulatory Programs at (415) 882-5173 or vsamper@imq.org

CALS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

2013 Annual PreCALS Conference
WHEN: October 31 and November 1, 2013

WHERE: Orange County/Costa Mesa Hilton

THE CONFERENCE WILL HELP YOU:

• Prepare for the CALS Survey process, including meeting challenging standards.
• Resolve challenges in granting privileges for telemedicine providers, aging physicians and those with low volume or no admissions.
• Improve communication and coordination among committees
• Have current information regarding expectations from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and CMS.
• Overcome/resolve common challenges in data collection and decision making
• Conduct disaster planning with your medical staff.

If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Anne Iacopi, Program Administrator at (415) 882-5167 or liacopi@imq.org

Details and registration for this program will be posted in late summer.

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CME EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

IMQ CME Provider Annual Conference

The 2013 CME Provider Annual Conference will be held May 3rd at the Hilton Orange County/Cost Mesa. Two pre-conferences will be held on May 2. Click for the brochure and registration form here.

CME Essentials

WHEN: March 13 & 14, 2013 (click for registration form)

WHERE: The California Endowment, Oakland, California

A workshop on the fundamentals of planning and evaluating a CME activity

Hotel Accommodations
The Califorornia does not have hotel accommodations. Please make reservations at a hotel convenient to your travel. There are many hotels nearby in Oakland and the surrounding communities with available rooms at different price points.

Limited Enrollment
Enrollment in this workshop is limited in order to provide an environment where attendees can easily learn from faculty and peers. Organizations may benefit from sending a team of two or more individuals who are involved with their CME program. IMQ offers a discount for each additional participant from the same organization (see registration form for fee information).

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

CME Essentials is a workshop for physicians and non-physicians who are new to Continuing Medical Education (CME). If you are responsible for CME as the chair or member of the CME Committee, or as a coordinator or manager, this workshop will help you with planning and

By focusing on the principles of adult learning, this workshop takes you through the fundamentals of planning CME activities and evaluating the impact of your activities on improving competency, performance and/or patient outcomes. In addition, this workshop distinguishes between the planning and evaluation of individual activities and that of your overall CME program, beginning with establishing an effective CME mission statement. You also will gain insights into the CME accreditation requirements, including the management of commercial support and promotion, the documentation to demonstrate compliance, and the criteria to achieve accreditation with commendation.

Through a variety of learning methods, including lectures, Q&A, case examples and self-assessment, the workshop will help you build the fundamental knowledge and skills to:
• Comply with key CME requirements of CMA/IMQ, AMA, ACCME and avoid common problems that contribute to deficiencies
• Distinguish strategies for planning and evaluating the overall CME program and individual educational activities
• Establish components/steps toward a systematic planning and evaluation process for educational activities
• Assess data sources available to identify gaps and evaluate the effectiveness of your overall CME program
• Comply with the ACCME Standards for Commercial SupportSM
• Assess activities and processes in your organization that are relevant to achieving accreditation with commendation
• Integrate cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) into CME planning and evaluation of activities and overall program

Day 1
8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am – 4:30 pm Workshop (Lunch included)
Day 2
8: 30 am – 1:15 pm Workshop (Continental breakfast and Snack included)

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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:

  • • May 18 & 19, 2013
  • • August 17 & 18, 2013
  • • November 9 & 10, 2013
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.

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).

2012 Course Schedule:

  • • May 18 & 19, 2013
  • • August 17 & 18, 2013
  • • November 9 & 10, 2013
For additional information: Please contact Leslie Iacopi at (415) 882-5167 or liacopi@imq.org
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MEDICAL STAFF LEADERSHIP

Stepping Up to Leadership: IMQ/PACE Platinum Level Training Program for Physician Leaders
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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CORRECTIONS & DETENTIONS HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

IMQ Correctional Health Care Webinar

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 next webinar is in development and will be announced shortly.

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.

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.

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