WLA - Regulatory Overview

By the end of this course, the participants should be able to: 1. Provide an overview of the role and function of hospital regulatory agencies. 2. Provide an overview of the role and function of hospital accreditation agencies. 3. Demonstrate how regulations and regulatory laws influence patient safety.

The course will provide participants with useful information that will enable them to identify the difference between regulatory and accreditation agencies and have an understanding of regulatory laws established for optimal patient safety outcome

Target Audience

Nurse, Physician, and Physician Assistant

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

  1.  Provide an overview of the role and function of hospital regulatory agencies.
  2. Provide an overview of the role and function of hospital accreditation agencies.
  3. Demonstrate how regulations and regulatory laws influence patient safety.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 0.50 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.
    • 0.50 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
11/18/2024
Course expires: 
11/18/2027
WISER
United States

Course Director:

Lisa Sheehan, MSN, RN, VA-BC, - Programmatic Nurse Specialist Wolff Center at UPMC

Course Planners:

Paul Phrampus, MD, CPE, FSSH, - Associate Professor, Director, Peter M. Winter Institute for Simulation, Education, and Research (WISER)
Benjamin Reynolds, PA-C - Chief Advanced Practice Officer, UPMC; Director, UPMC Office of Advanced Practice Providers; Co-Director, University of Pittsburgh Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical School
 

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.

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.

Accreditation Statement:
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 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 0.5 contact hour.

Other Health Care Professionals:
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.

Available Credit

  • 0.50 AAPA Category I CME
  • 0.50 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.
    • 0.50 Patient Safety/Risk Management
  • 0.50 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 0.50 Attendance
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