Point-of-Care Learning
Point-of-Care Learning (POCL) is a revolutionary new way to earn CME, either
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or AAFP Prescribed credit, for searching online literature related to your patient care. eeds’ intuitive Point-of-Care Learning interface allows you to document and earn POCL credit in three easy steps:
- Enter your research question
- Pick the database you searched
- Describe how your research affected patient care
That’s all it takes to earn one-half AMA PRA Category 1 or AAFP Prescribed credit. Credits are provided through an
Accredited Point-of-Care Learning Sponsor, and you can claim up to twenty POCL credits each year.
To take full advantage of this wonderful new CME opportunity, you’ll need to purchase an eeds subscription.
Carolinas HealthCare System
Internet Point of Care Learning CME Educational Sponsor and Statements
Activity Name: Internet Point of Care (PoC) Learning
Hardware/Software Requirements: eeds™ recommends version 6.x browsers or higher from Microsoft or Netscape.
Target Audience: Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners with Internet access.
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Valid Through: August 30, 2012
Sponsor: Carolinas HealthCare System is the continuing education provider for this activity.
Accreditation: The Carolinas Healthcare System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
The Carolinas HealthCare System designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 20 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins 9-1-06. Term of approval is for two years from this date with option for yearly renewal.
The Charlotte AHEC Area Health Education Center designates this continuing education activity as fulfilling requirements for up to 2.0 CEUs.
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure:
The Carolinas HealthCare System adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education. There are no disclosures of faculty or commercial support relationships to be made known for this activity.
Purpose and Objectives:
The purpose of the Internet Point of Care Learning is to provide structured, self-directed, online learning for physicians on topics relevant to their clinical practice. The specific objectives are to (1) identify practice-based knowledge needs; (2) complete extensive background research on a clinical question; (3) reinforce clinical decisions through review of published evidence; (4) learn new information related to clinical practice; (5) translate knowledge into professional practice; and (6) improve patient care by utilizing current published evidence.
Expected Results:
The physician should be able to select and use appropriate professional, unbiased, peer-reviewed literature to answer self-identified clinical questions, to reinforce clinical decisions, to learn new information related to his/her clinical practice and to translate that knowledge into improved patient care.
Needs Assessment:
The clinical questions will be self-identified knowledge needs. They may be based on (1) a rare condition; (2) a condition not managed recently by the physician; (3) a diagnostic dilemma; (4) new clinical information; or (5) controversial clinical issues.
Teaching Methods:
The teaching method will consist of self-directed learning of a self-identified clinical question through use of evidence-based medical databases. The physician will identify and consult relevant sources and describe the application of his/her findings to practice.
Databases to be Utilized:
The following databases are recommended: ACP PIER, DynaMed, InfoRetriever, MDConsult , PEPID, PubMed/MEDLINE, and UpToDate via personal subscription, free access, and/or subscription to the AHEC Digital Library.
Standards of Commercial Support and Disclosure:
Databases have been chosen to ensure independence, lack of commercial bias and valid content. The planners of this activity have no financial affiliations relevant to the content. Commercial grants will not be solicited for this activity.
Evaluation:
Documenting intervention, giving feedback on experience, and providing follow up on patient outcome are evaluation methods included in this activity.
St. Charles Health System
Internet Point of Care Learning CME Educational Sponsor and Statements
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Internet Point of
Care Continuing Medical Education
Internet PoC CME describes
structured, self directed, online learning by physicians on topics relevant to their
clinical practice. Learning for this activity is driven by a reflective process
in which physicians must document their clinical question, the sources consulted,
and the application to practice.
(American
Medical Association, The Physician’s Recognition Award and credit system, Information
for accredited providers and physicians, 2010 revision)
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the Internet
Point of Care Series is to provide structured, self-directed online learning for
physicians on topics relevant to their clinical practice. The specific objectives
are to (1) identify practice-based knowledge needs; (2) complete extensive background
research on a clinical question; (3) reinforce clinical decisions through review
of published evidence; (4) learning new information related to clinical practice;
(5) translate knowledge into professional practice; and (6) improve patient care
by utilizing current published evidence.
Expected Results
The physician should be able to describe
the application of their findings to practice and whether it resulted in a change
in knowledge, competence or performance as measured by physician practice application
or patient health status improvement.
Needs Assessment
The clinical
questions will be self-identified knowledge needs. They may be based on (1)
a rare condition; (2) a condition not managed recently by the physician; (3) a diagnostic
dilemma; (4) new clinical information; or (5) controversial clinical issues.
Target Audience
The target audience for this series will be physicians in the CONet region with
Internet access.
Teaching Methods
The teaching
method will consist of self-directed learning of a self-identified clinical question
through use of evidence-based medical databases that are accessible through the
hospital medical library website. The physician will identify and consult
relevant sources and describe the application of these finding to practice.
Databases to be Utilized
The following databases will be used: UpToDate, FirstConsult,
MICROMEDEX®,
ACP PIER,
Cochrane Database,
DARE,
ePocrates™,
E-Medicine Specialties, MEDLINE@PubMed,
Medscape, and
MerckMedicus. Other databases used will be subject to approval.
Standard of Commercial
Support and Disclosure
Databases have been chosen to ensure independence, lack of commercial bias and valid
content. The planners of this activity have no financial affiliations relevant
to the content. Commercial grants will not be solicited for this activity.
Evaluation
Electronic Education Documentation System (eeds) will be used to verify Internet
Point of Care CME.
Accreditation
St. Charles
Health System is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
St. Charles Health System designates this Internet point-of-care activity
for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim
only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
St. Charles Health System
will designate each structured Internet PoC cycle for one-half (0.5)
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ up to
20 credits per year.
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