regularly scheduled series (rss)

Regularly Scheduled Series (RSS)

Required Annual Training

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

– Comply with the standards for Accredited RSS

– Plan RSS programs that meet the needs/gaps of their learners

– Implement forms/tools used to monitor each RSS session

– Identify a conflict of interest and know how to resolve it prior to each RSS session

Training Agenda

•RSS Annual Program Planning•RSS Pre-activity documentation•Disclosure of Commercial Support•Post RSS Session Process•Resources

Helpful Hint!

The forms and documents that

are referred to throughout this

training can be downloaded at:

http://www.cme.hsc.usf.edu/rss.html

RSS Annual Planning ProcessRSS Annual Planning Process

The Annual Planning Document includes:

– Target Audience

– Education Method

– Needs Assessment

– Gap Analysis

– Learning Objectives

Plan activity Prior to OCPD oversight!

Activity TypeCourse DirectorCourse Liaison

WHO is the Audience?

HOW is Gap Determined?

WHAT are the needs

and results you want to

achieve?

BASED on needs/resultsWhat is the learning gap?

HOW will program Assist in learning?

Current Practice

Best Practice

The Key to RSS Annual Planning is identifying the GAPS in education or practice.

Refer to Gap Analysis Worksheet!!!!

Determining Gap Determining Gap AnalysisAnalysis

Gap Analysis Purpose

Gap Analysis Worksheet

The following external sources can be used to identify Current Practice (What is):

Public health data Review of peer-reviewed literature New information, diagnostic techniques, treatment plans,

etc. Data from mainstream sources including journals and

websites National quality data sources such as The Joint

Commission – www:jointcommission.org)

The following sources can be used toidentify Best Practice Best Practice (What should

be):

External Sources such as Practice Guidelines and Specialty Societies Performance mandates by various external agencies (e.g. the Joint

Commission) Specialty specific requirements as determined by departments and

divisions of the medical school and/or affiliate hospitals Institutional credentialing requirements as mandated by USF Health’s

affiliate hospitals Authoritative national or specialty society guidelines and consensus

statements Core competencies from AGME Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

Writing Learning Objectives

Learning objectives should be written with action verbs in terms Learning objectives should be written with action verbs in terms of being:of being:

• Measurable and BehavioralMeasurable and Behavioral

Always Consider the following:Always Consider the following:What do we want the learners What do we want the learners to doto do as a result of this activity? as a result of this activity?

Do we want them to simply Do we want them to simply KNOWKNOW more?more?Or do we want to Or do we want to inspire a inspire a CHANGECHANGE in their practice?in their practice?

Learning Objectives Verbs

Level II Comprehension:grasping (understanding) the meaning of informational materials.

Classify, Cite, Conclude, Convert, Describe, Discuss, Estimate, Explain, Generalize, Give example, Illustrate, Interpret, Located, Make sense out of, Paraphrase, Predict, Report, Review, Restate (in own words), Summarize, Trace

Level III

Application:use of previously learned information in new and concrete situations to solve problems   

Act, Administer, Apply, Articulate, Assess, Change: Chart, Choose: Collect, Compute, Construct, Contribute, Control, Demonstrate, Determine, Develop, Discover, Dramatize, Establish, Extend, Imitate, Implement, Interview Include, Inform, Instruct, Participate, Predict, Prepares, Preserves, Produces, Projects, Provides, Relates, Reports, Shows, Solves, Teaches, Transfers, Uses, Utilizes.

RSS Session PoliciesRSS Session PoliciesUSF HEALTH OCPD has achieved Accreditation with Accommodation for

2consecutive 6 year terms. We strive for excellence in education

standards. TheProgram Coordinator reviews each activity to meet standards in CME,

ANCC,CPE, and APA – dependent on the Program.

Policy:If performance in a series or session did not meet a Criterion orPolicy, then the RSS Coordinator identifies the problem,implements improvements, and measures the impact of theimplemented improvements.

• After notification is made by the RSS Coordinator for non-compliance and it continues after 2 additional requests forresolution in a year, it is cause for revoking credit for the session.

RSS Session Required Forms

Five Business Days Prior to ActivityFive Business Days Prior to Activity

– Planning Worksheet– Faculty Disclosure Form (s)– Speaker Letter – Flyer/Brochure showing accreditation

statement and objectives– Disclosure to Audience

Planning WorksheetChecklist for RSS session. Necessary to include as front end to material.

Signed by Program Liaison, confirming all session documents are complete and meet accreditation standards.

Faculty Disclosure

If the speaker commercial relations do not relate to the session topic, option 1 is selected and the commercial affiliation section in mid-document is left blank.  

When option 2 is selected, the affliation section is filled out. Speaker is stating there is a commercial relation which creates a potential conflict of interest to the subject matter for that session.    

A peer review by the Course Director is then required prior to presenting.

Speaker Letter Each new speaker is invited to attend with objectives explained and ACCME standards specified. This letter verifies the speaker is clear on purpose and requirements.

Flyer / Brochure Activity Announcements can be in form of flyer or brochure and include:

Appropriate USF logo

Department

Activity Name

Speaker

Action Verb Objectives

Accreditation statements for

credits

Education grant funding

(when applicable)

When filling out the flyer for your activity be sure to only state the accreditations your program offers, if you are not sure please ask before finalizing

Disclosure to AudienceDisclosure to Audience must be provided at the session stating either commercial or no commercial relations. It can be in the form of slide, on back of the evaluation, etc. The form for disclosure is included in the session planning packet.

RSS POST SESSION

One final step for CME Credits!!! One final step for CME Credits!!! These forms are sent within one week of conference. It is the documentation that insures the individual attended and receives credit for training.

• Sign-in roster Sign-in roster Set up for each program individually

• Participant Information FormsParticipant Information Forms If not on roster, the form must be filled out and sent to know the person is getting credit for program.

• EvaluationsEvaluations Standard form sent for each session. Consolidated results and comments sent back to Course Director for every session for future course direction.

Payment for speakers & MISC.

Prior to our office providing any payment, check with the Program Coordinator for confirmation

funds are in your account!!!!

Send in Who/Where payment goes with Post Session Documents and include the following:

Honorarium ? W9W9Hotel & Expenses? Hotel, Taxi, Meal Receipts Hotel, Taxi, Meal Receipts Personal Car Expense? Map Quest for mileageMap Quest for mileageCatering? Food and Drink ReceiptsFood and Drink Receipts

ANYTIME ACCESS TO TRANSCRIPTS!!! Transcripts are now available for access by anyone who took CME classes through USF Health OCPD

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR RSS CE TRANSCRIPT

• Type this URL into your internet browser:

http://cme.hsc.usf.edu/transcripts.html

• Enter your email address.

• Enter your password. 

The email and password are both in the system. If the password you enter is

not matching, a new one will be sent by email.

Do Not set up as a new user. The system will not be able to cross-reference a

new user with the information in the system.

• Enter the date range for your transcript.

• Print you’re your CE Transcript or save it to your desktop as a PDF!

For any questions please contact: 

USF Health Office of Continuing Professional Development

Coordinator Pam LeClair 813-224-7865

pleclair@health.usf.edu

Assistant Chantal Vazquez

813-224-7879cvazque4@health.usf.edu

cpdrss@health.usf.edu