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April 04, 2023
On Demand
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify innovative collaborative practice models for improving mental health delivery in the ED.
2. Demonstrate strategies for reducing throughput times for mental health patients in the ED.
Disclosure:
As an accredited provider of continuing education (CE), Children’s Hospital Association has a conflict-of-interest policy that requires everyone in a position to control the content of an education activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company. Any potential conflicts are mitigated so that presentations are evidenced-based and scientifically balanced. No conflict of interest exists for any CE presenter or planning committee member related to the content of this educational activity.
Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, Children’s Hospital Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
For Physicians: Children's Hospital Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For Nurses: Children's Hospital Association designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hours.
For Pharmacists: Children’s Hospital Association designates this activity for 1.0 contact hours for pharmacists.
ACHE
By attending the Ambulatory Leaders Forum offered by Children’s Hospital Association, participants may earn up to 1.0 ACHE Qualified Education Hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation.
Instructions for Completion:
Criteria for successful completion of this educational activity includes confirmation of session(s) attendance and completion of program evaluation. A link to the online Evaluation and Verification of Attendance Survey will be emailed to participants. To receive a certificate of completion, attendees must complete the survey within two weeks following the activity. Certificates will be emailed to non-CPE participants. Pharmacists may obtain a CPE Credit Certificate from their NABP e-Profile.
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