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ForwardSystemwide Annual Mandatory Education for UPMC Physicians 2025
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Compliance and Ethics and FWA
- Emergency Preparedness
- EMTALA General Awareness
- Environment of Care
- Harassment-Free Workplace
- Infection Prevention
- Information Security Awareness
- Modeling Dignity and Respect for All at UPMC
- Patient Safety and Team Effectiveness
- Privacy Awareness
- Restraints
- Workplace Violence
Target Audience
Physicians not employed directly by UPMC.
Note: This course is designed for physicians to access via the Learning App on UPMC HR Direct.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Implement effective antimicrobial stewardship by recognizing key factors in antibiotic prescribing, reassessing antimicrobial therapy, and adhering to UPMC’s Standard Precautions.
- Manage bloodborne pathogen risks and prevent device-related injury by identifying pathogen types, transmission methods, and practicing consistent hand hygiene.
- Assess and address fraud and abuse by defining these concepts, identifying examples, recognizing applicable nationwide policies, and locating reporting options.
- Promote a positive workplace environment by defining microaffirmations, distinguishing them from microaggressions, and incorporating them into daily interactions.
- Recognize contrast reaction types, apply treatment strategies, and implement appropriate emergency response protocols.
- Respond to emergencies and comply with EMTALA by having a plan for weapons alerts, knowing appropriate actions during emergent situations, and handling patients in the Emergency Department according to regulations.
- Ensure a safe environment at UPMC by maintaining safety protocols, handling equipment and utility system malfunctions.
- Identify policies for protecting patient information, determine best practices for handling sensitive information, and articulate UPMC’s vision for Patient Safety.
- Define workplace violence and harassment, identify roles and responsibilities related to workplace threats or violence, and outline the process for ordering restraints
- Brian Bachowski — Sr. Director, Patient Safety and Regulatory and Accreditation Services, Center Quailty Improvment and Innovation, UPMC
- Elizabeth Bettinelli, MAS, LSSGB, EMR - Improvement Specialist - Patient Safety The Wolff Center at UPMC
- Andrea Clark-Smith, JD — Associate Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President of Employment, Labor, and Physician Contracting, UPMC
- Rebecca Glista - MSN, CCRNK, CIC — Senior Infection Preventionist, Wolff Center at UPMC
- Jeffrey Jordan — Information Security Analyst & Technical Writer and Information Security Awareness, UPMC
- Tina Khadem, PharmD, BCPS - Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases UPMC; Pharmacy Director, UPMC Health System Antimicrobial Stewardship; Pharmacy Director, Infectious Disease Connect Inc. Virtual Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Jeffrey McGill, MS - Manager of Clinical Services, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
- Andrew Miller - Sr. Manager, Internal Marketing Communications, UPMC
- Gwen Norsic - Engagement & Inclusion Consultant, Center for Inclusion, UPMC
- Jennifer Parrotte - MSN, RN - Leadership Development Specialist, Nursing Professional Development, Cultural Change Agent, UPMC
- Tara Styers- CRP Compliance Analyst, UPMC
- Knox Walk - Sr Dir, Emergency Preparedness, UPMC
Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
All presenters disclosure of relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients is listed above. No other planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Disclaimer Statement:
The information presented at this activity 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.
Available Credit
- 4.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 4.50 Patient Safety/Risk Management
- 4.50 Attendance
- 4.50 Patient Safety/Risk Management