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Disconnect with how APPs are being asked to implement and uphold standards for Quality programs being implemented throughout the hospital. As key providers in the organization, the education, training and enforcement will be helpful to UPMC in achieving optimal outcomes in patient care and metrics.
APPs are integral to the daily operations of many Medical/Surgical Departments and Services lines. Having APPs learn and apply the skills to enhance Quality patient care throughout UPMC is vital to our success.
Target Audience
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
1) Address where APP managers/supervisors should go to for hospital and system Quality updates.
2) Bring awareness of the impact of mortality on quality and reputation reporting. Connect Clinical and Non-Clinical requirements.
3) Describe various options available for care and admission pathways for patient centered care that can impact hospital reporting.
4) Identify and implement Dx based terminology and timeliness in documentation, paying attending to capturing Acute/Chronic conditions and how documentation affects metrics.
5) Optimize Throughput importance in hospital/patient management. Confirm benefits of the depart process (consult/primary services) and partnership with Care Team, including Discharge Plan Managers.
6) Discuss implications of Quality Care in US News and World reporting.
7) Confirm resources offered by UPMC and PUH/SHY hospitals for supporting patient care and quality management.
Additional Information
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Disconnect with how APPs are being asked to implement and uphold standards for Quality programs being implemented throughout the hospital. As key providers in the organization, the education, training and enforcement will be helpful to UPMC in achieving optimal outcomes in patient care and metrics.
APPs are integral to the daily operations of many Medical/Surgical Departments and Services lines. Having APPs learn and apply the skills to enhance Quality patient care throughout UPMC is vital to our success.
Sandy Rader, DNP, MSA, RN, NEA-BC
Ben Reynolds, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Sam Fleming, BS
Megan Cortazzo, MD
Brian Zuckerbraun, MD, MBA, FACS
Lisa Donahue, DNP, RN, CPPS
Amanda Lenhard, MD
Lindsay Smell, PA-C
Stephanie Tamasy, PA-C
Rachel Sackrowitz, MD
Ellen Burns
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.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.5 contact hours.
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 4.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Other Healthcare 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
- 4.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 4.50 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 4.50 Attendance