Activity ID
1751Expires
May 31, 2023Format Type
OtherCME Credit
20Fee
$0-$399CME Provider: American Psychiatric Association
Description of CME Course
Suicide-related morbidity and mortality among psychiatric patients are ongoing concerns in providing good patient care. The Performance in Practice Physician Practice Assessment Tool for Assessment and Treatment of Adults at Risk for Suicide and Suicide-related Behaviors is designed to facilitate retrospective chart review of the core components of a comprehensive evaluation for risk of suicide and suicide-related behaviors, as a part of psychiatric evaluation for patients with any psychiatric diagnoses. Quality improvement opportunities that arise from using this tool can generally be managed by individual psychiatrists and applied as a part of their routine practice, rather than relying on other health care system resources. The PIP tool has been designed to be relevant across clinical settings (e.g., inpatient and outpatient), is straightforward to complete, and is usable in a pen-and-paper format to aid adoption.
Completion of stages A,B,C in sequence is designated by American Psychiatric Association for up to 20 AMA PRA Category 1 credits The APA`s PIP modules are guided practice improvement programs created for psychiatrists, and are approved by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology for Part IV MOC clinical modules. Modules follow a three-stage Performance Improvement CME structure that takes place within a 24 month period. Enrollment in Stage A provides subsequent enrollment in STAGES B and C as each stage is completed. Work is done on the printed PDF forms.
In STAGE A – Chart Review; the physician compares his or her current practice (through a review of chart documentation) to guidelines and measures provided for the topic area. No patient/chart data is submitted (5 credits). In STAGE B Improvement; based upon the results of chart review, the physician then selects an area where improvement is needed and documents his or her strategy for improvement. Educational resources are suggested that can assist with the improvement plan (5 credits). In STAGE C Second Chart Review; the physician reassesses his or her performance with review of 5 patient charts, and determines the results of his or her performance improvement effort (10 credits). The complete module, three stages in sequence within 24 months, earns the participant a total of 20 CME credits.
Diplomate Engagement
There is an evaluation for each component. The online course provides a navigation structure to show completion of the elements of the course.
ABMS Member Board Approvals by Type
ABMS MOC Part IV PI CME Activity
Psychiatry and Neurology
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
To assess whether their current assessment and treatment is consistent with evidence-based recommendations.
To identify areas of improvement and develop an improvement plan.
To improve assessment and treatment for suicide and suicide-related behaviors in clinical practice.
Keywords
Suicide Risk Assessment, Performance in Practice, Quality Improvement, Suicide, Suicidal Behavior, Medical Knowledge, Brain Injury Medicine
Competencies
Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Professionalism
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Physician Well-being activity
Efficiencies in Medical Practice
Practice Setting
Academic Medicine, Inpatient, Outpatient, Rural, Urban, VA/Military
National Quality Strategies and/or Quadruple Aim Care Processes
Communication Skills, Patient Safety/Medical Errors, Mental Health, Quality Improvement, Professionalism
