METHODIST HEALTHCARE 
Peer Review Training 
February 23, 2023 
Time Topic 
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Effective Peer Review 
 Overview of process 
 Obtaining specialty expertise 
 Obtaining meaningful input from those under review 
 Role of multi-specialty committee 
 Increasing focus on educational sessions and system/process issues 
 Performance Improvement Plan options 
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Case Study on Peer Review of Clinical Concerns 
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Break and Networking 
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Collegial Counseling 
 Tips for preparing for and conducting collegial counseling 
 Case studies 
 Documentation and access to files 
3:15 – 3:40 p.m. Investigations (with a Capital “I”) 
 When does an Investigation begin? 
 How do you protect patients while the Investigation proceeds? 
 Sources of clinical expertise 
 Preparing the Investigation report 
3:40 – 4:10 p.m. The Behavior/Patient Safety Connection (Professionalism Policy) 
 What do the courts, colleagues, and accrediting agencies say? 
 Performance Improvement Plan options for conduct 
4:10 – 4:30 p.m. Practitioner Health 
 How common are health issues among practitioners? 
 Tips for addressing health issues

Disclaimer Statement

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses