Activity ID
2200Expires
May 5, 2025Format Type
InternetCME Credit
Fee
$0-$50CME Provider: Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO)
Description of CME Course
Miscommunication is a primary root cause of perinatal injury and death. Current evidence links miscommunication to 56% of sentinel events and an increase in medical-legal malpractice claims. Since 2005, national professional and patient safety organizations endorse and support the use of standardized EFM terminology in an effort to limit EFM communication errors. Unfortunately, universal adoption in clinical practice remains to be seen. A key component to miscommunication of EFM data is the inconsistent or improper use of the NICHD terms and guidelines, 3-Tier FHR Category System, and the current ACOG intrapartum management algorithms. This monograph outlines various verbal communication errors in three EFM case studies; analysis and critical thinking drills help the learner improve EFM communication.
Diplomate Engagement
Correct answers to the post-test; Recommended literature or other resources (presentations, audio/video, checklists, etc.); Post activity follow up
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity
Family Medicine
Commercial Support?
NoNOTE: If a Member Board has not deemed this activity for MOC approval as an accredited CME activity, this activity may count toward an ABMS Member Board’s general CME requirement. Please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.
Educational Objectives
Use the 7 Cs plus a call-to-action + 3 Cs to send and receive EFM information and limit non-verbal and verbal cues that block the flow of clear communication.
Critique three EFM case studies and apply the NICHD terms and guidelines, NICHD 3 Tier FHR Interpretation System, and the ACOG Intrapartum Management algorithms in the communication of EFM data during clinical care.
Utilize a handoff tool to improve organization and dissemination of EFM data while limiting patient harm and medical-legal malpractice claims.
Keywords
Communication, Verbal, EFM, Patient Safety, Perinatal, NICHD, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, Fetal Heart Monitoring, FHR Interpretation, Intrapartum, UC Interventions, UC Management
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Medical Knowledge, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Professionalism, Systems-based Practice
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Practice Setting
Inpatient, Rural, Urban
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Communication Skills, Evaluation of Clinical Performance, Quality Improvement
