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Why Quality, Why Standards, Why Now
Virtual Grand Rounds - Why Quality, Why Standards, Why Now
Speaker
Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ
Chief Executive Officer/ Executive Director
National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
Chicago, IL
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants are expected to:
1. Learn why healthcare quality is more important than ever,
2. Gain knowledge into sustainable solutions to improve healthcare quality in their organization,
3. Elevate their skills/knowledge to further their own potential in fulfilling the promise of quality & safety in a healthcare setting.
Session Details
Recorded on 10/25/2024
Flyer: 
Grand Round - Why Quality Why Standards Why Now- Ms. S. Mercado- 10.25.2024.pdf
Handouts: Available within the course
This Virtual Grand Round was recorded LIVE. The recording includes the Q&A portion at the end. Live Grand Rounds take place on Fridays at 8 AM - Click to view our current schedule.
Target Audience
The Virtual Pediatric Grand Rounds are for Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, Teaching Faculty, Community Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, and hospital personnel.
The sessions are open to all health professionals in any field or specialty (depending on the topic of the week)
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The Pediatric Grand Round Series is aimed at discussing a blend of selected hot topics in Pediatrics ranging from new innovative topics to updates on common pediatric disorders, treatments, diagnostic tests, research, and evidence-based practice. These sessions may include also professional development topics, education, and training, as well as the business of medicine and practice management.
Speakers may range from primary to specialty pediatric care, nursing, other health professions, legal, ethics, child life, patient representatives, and patient representatives. Topic selections are based on CME needs assessments, new guidelines, requirements for accreditation and licensure, various committee requests, and quality metrics and gaps. After the sessions take place, each lecture will be posted as a video-on-demand Enduring Material.
A complete list of these on-demand lectures can be found by visiting the Virtual Grand Rounds parent course.
Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s Standards for Commercial Support, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.
Any relevant conflicts of interest disclosed have been mitigated before the start of the session.
Virtual Grand Rounds - Program Faculty & Disclosures
Course Chair & Moderator:
Rani S. Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director of Medical Education & Designated Institutional Official (DIO),
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Florida International University
Dr. Gereige has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Series Coordinator:
Gabriela Atkin
Medical Education Specialist
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Ms. Atkin has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Session Faculty & Disclosures
Stephanie Mercado, CAE, CPHQ
Accreditation Statement
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Faculty/Planner Disclosure Policy: In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education’s (ACCME) Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education, all planners, teachers, and authors involved in the development of CME content are required to disclose to the accredited provider their financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience.
Commercial Support Disclosure: No commercial support was received for this activity.
Credit Designations & Certificates
AMA: Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Attendance/CE: This is an accredited educational activity. Non-Physician participants that complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion commensurate with the extent of their participation in this course approved for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
DEA MATE Act Compliant
This live activity provides up to 1.00 hours of training compliant with the DEA Medication Access & Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Participants that complete the activity requirements will receive a certificate stating compliance.
Faculty Development
Participation in this activity meets Faculty Development requirements. (These credits are an NCHS Internal Requirement and are intended for NCHS faculty, employees, and rotating staff)
Meets FL Board of Medicine Relicensure Requirement
The topic covered in this activity provides up to 1.00 hours of XXX training required for physicians licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine as part of their CME Renewal Requirements.
Completion Requirements: To complete each Virtual Grand Round course and earn any of the available credits, learners must complete a Pre-Survey, watch the session video, and complete a Post Survey. A fee may apply for those wishing to claim CME credits - this fee will not be charged until the learner has completed the course and is able to claim CME credits. Discounts are available for those who qualify.
Certificate Availability: Registered learners will be able to download their certificates after completing all the required portions of the activity for each credit type, as permitted by their registration type. Learners are only able to earn credits they are eligible for based on their course registration and profession. Available certificates may be downloaded directly from your learner transcript.
Reporting
Florida Board of Medicine Licensed Physicians ONLY:
Credits Reported to CE Broker Automatically: Credits earned by completing this activity are reported directly to CE Broker automatically once requirements are met. Make sure your profile is complete to avoid errors in reporting.
All Other Learners:
All other licensees (including but not limited to Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, etc.) must download their transcript/certificate and manually report credits/hours earned for this activity to CE Broker.
Visit our CE Broker Reporting page for more information on how we report to CE Broker.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Nicklaus Children's Hospital designates this Enduring Material 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.
- 1.00 AttendanceAcknowledging attendance at this educational activity.
- 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Price
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To do so, click the link to go to the Virtual Grand Rounds Parent Course. On the Parent Course page click the "Enroll" button at the bottom of the course list. You can then register for multiple courses at once by clicking the checkbox next to each listing. Prices shown in the listing apply only to those seeking CE/CME credit.
Click the "Take Course" button above to access the contents of this course. You will have have aproximately 6 months from the day you enroll to complete the requirements for this activityand access all of the course materials. Registrants wishing to receive a CE/CME certificate for this activity must complete all the required tasks below and pay the processing fee in order to receive their certificate.
- Course Tasks
- Pre-Survey
- Course Video (must watch at least 65% of the video)
- Post-Survey and Activity Evaluation
- Credit Processing Fee
- Deadlines
- 180 Days to access the course materials and complete the requirements.
Processing Fee
The educational content in this activity is available for free. The processing fees below apply only for those intending to claim CE/CME credit or a completion certificate. Discounts are available, view the pricing table for details.
CE/CME Processing Fee Table
Payment will only be required if you wish to claim CE/CME credit(s) or a certificate for this activity, and after completing the course requirements. To receive any applicable discounts make sure the correct affiliation is indicated in your profile, and select the appropriate affiliation during check-out.
Registrant Affiliation | Procesing Fee (per CE/CME Hour) |
|---|---|
| Domestic & International Physicians - For doctors not affiliated with NCHS. | $25/Credit Hour |
| PAs/ APRNs/ and Other Professionals - For allied health professionals not affiliated with NCHS. | $15/Credit Hour |
| NCHS Credentialed Physicians - Has hospital privileges but is not employed by NCHS and does not operate at an NCHS facility. | $15/Credit Hour |
| Resident/ Fellow/ Medical Student outside of NCHS* - Must submit a letter or email from your program director to confirm active enrollment & receive your discount coupon. | Free with coupon* |
| NHCS Medical & Non-Medical Staff - This includes physician & non-physician employees like Geographic Staff, Medical Students, Residents, Fellows, Emeritus, Alumni, ARNPs, PAs, and other non-medical staff. | Free |
| Non-Certificate seeking learners - Course content is available for free. You will not be charged a fee unless you choose to proceed to claim credits or a certificate for this course. | Free |
*Non-NCH Medical Students, Residents, or Fellows may submit Proof of Enrollment from their program or program director to receive a discount coupon (email or letter from the program confirming current enrollment). Use the Contact Us Form to submit the documentation. Approved requests will be given a coupon for free registration, valid for any Virtual Grand Round registrations within the academic year.
Refund policy
All sales are final as payment is only required after the course is complete, and only if the learner intends to request CE/CME credits/hours. Refunds will only be issued to registrants who registered under the incorrect affiliation. Contact Us to request a refund.
Required Hardware/software
We recommend the following hardware/software to successfully view and complete the contents of this course:
| Recommended Desktop Parameters | For ease of use, we strongly recommend using a desktop computer to complete this course. The following desktop web browsers are compatible with our system: Desktop: Chrome, Internet Explorer, MS Edge, Safari |
| Recommended Mobile Parameters | While not recommended, if you are familiar with completing courses online you may complete this course using a mobile device. For those wishing to complete this activity on Mobile, the following systems are recommended: Apple iPhones and iPad devices on iOS 10 or later |
If you encounter any issues while accessing our courses, please contact ilearn@nicklaushealth.org