PHYSICIANS

Upcoming CME Events at Holy Cross Hospital:

                                          June 2009

4th     6:00p.m-7:00p.m. Sister Innocent Conference Center-       Room A

"2009 Laws & Rules of the Florida Board of Medicine"

Licensure Requirement for Osteopathic Physicians

Presented By

Larry McPherson,Jr.,J.D. 

Executive Director, Florida Board of Medicine

Future Programs

OCTOBER 24th

            Florida Board of Medicine Mandatory Courses      

• Prevention of Medical Errors
• Domestic Violence

For the Regularly Scheduled Cancer Conferences, please refer to the CME Calendar.

State Mandated Topics:

 (Enduring Materials)

Free Take-Home Course Available for HCH Physicians

$25 fee for non-HCH Physicians

Contact Gwenn Shapiro , CME Coordinator

Prevention of Medical Errors

Presentor:  Joseph Putz, LHRM

A Risk Management Seminar Jointly Sponsored by FPIC

Target Audience:

This enduring material is intended for use by physicians.(Note: Osteopathic physicians must participate in a live presentation).

Objectives:

1. Recognize and prevent common performance and diagnostic errors
2. Describe the elements of a root cause analysis
3. Identify risk management measures designed to prevent high-risk medical errors
4. Meet the requirements set forth by FS 456.013(7)

Domestic Violence

Presentor: Laura L. Finley PhD

Target Audience:

This enduring material is intended for use by Allopathic and Osteopathic physicians.

Objectives:

1. Understand the scope of domestic violence as a social problem.

2. Recognize the physical and behavioral signs of abuse.

3. List specific ways domestic violence impacts victims and children

4. Become familiar with local resources for victims of abuse.

CREDIT HOURS:

Holy Cross Hospital is accredited by the Florida Medial Association to sponsor Continuing Medical Education activities.  Holy Cross Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of two AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.(Prevention of Medical Errors)  one AMA PRA Category 1  Credits Credits^TM (Domestic Violence).  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

**Participants must obtain a passing score of 70% or more in order to qualify for continuing medical education credit.We will issue a certificate of participation indicating the hours earned**

Credit available until  December 31, 2009

University of Miami School of Medicine
Division of Continuing Medical Education  Miami, Florida

HIV/AIDS Update & Domestic Violence Course

OBJECTIVES:

• To meet the continuing education requirement for Florida licensure.
• Understand the incidence and prevalence of domestic violence
• Understand the cycle of violence and psychological dynamics of abuse and post-traumatic stress disorders
• Learn specific intervention techniques for working with abuse victims
• Understand the interaction between legal systems and health care professionals in working with family violence
• Accurately diagnose, treat and refer patients with HIV/AIDS or suspected of having HIV/AIDS
• Be knowledgeable of Florida Laws specific to this disease
• Implement preventative measures when dealing with patients suspected of having HIV/AIDS

The University of Miami School of Medicine designates this educational
activity for a maximum of two (2)  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. each. The University of Miami School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

**Participants must obtain a score of 70% or more in order to qualify for continuing medical education credit. The Division of Continuing Medical Education at University of Miami will issue a certificate of participation upon successful completion of the post-test. Fee: $50each**

Credit available for  Domestic Violence through March 31, 2009 & HIV/AIDS Update through August 31, 2011.

To RSVP for events, or for questions/comments related to Holy Cross Hospital's CME program, you may contact: