Heather HodgeEDAE 520 Adult Education

Fall 2013

ACEHP Vision and Mission Statement

Alliance VisionThe Alliance is a recognized leader and trusted partner that exists to close gaps in health care performance by translating the best science and knowledge into effective continuing professional development.

Alliance MissionThe Alliance is a community of professionals dedicated to accelerating excellence in health care performance through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Background• Founded in 1975 as the Alliance for Continuing

Medical Educaton• In 2011, the Alliance for Continuing Medical

Education became the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions

• The change was made to “more closely align the Alliance with the medical profession’s shift toward a more collaborative and team-based system of care.” (Pelletier, S. (December 1, 2011). It’s Official: Alliance for CME Has New Name. Retrieved from http://meetingsnet.com)

Current Topics• Recently expanded their advocacy efforts on behalf of

their membership o One of the biggest issues facing in CME is the Sunshine Act. While CME is

mostly exempt from the requirements, there are a few areas of concern for providers. The ACEHP is working to help members understand the implications to the field.

• Working to inform the public and patients of the benefits and value of continuing professional education

• Helping members understand Maintenance of Certification, Maintenance of Licensure and Osteopathic Continuous Certification Advance so they can better serve their constituents

• Helping members better understand healthcare reform• Helping members understand the concept of

interprofessional education

ConferencesAnnual Conference: This is their largest meeting comprised of general sessions with keynote speakers and smaller educational breakouts organized by tracks and by competencies. Typically takes place in January.IACE Summit: Brings together stakeholders from pharma and device companies, medical specialty societies, academic centers, medical education companies and the government to find common ground and discuss current issues. Takes place in the Spring.

ConferencesBasics Institute: Designed to give individuals new to continuing education an overview of best practice and basic adult learning principals. Takes place in late Spring/early Summer.Medical Specialty Society Summer Meeting: More informal discussion about key issues facing members belonging to medical specialty societies. Typically takes place in July/August.Fall Conference: Similar to the annual meeting but on a smaller scale. The agenda is determined by a committee instead of by invited abstracts. Typically takes place in October.

Other Education

• CCMEP Exam Prep Learning Track• Proficiency in CME Learning Track• CCMEP Exam Prep Questions• Applying Adult Learning Principles in CPD• Crafting Objectives for Learning and

Change

Professional Development:Competencies

Intended to define the capabilities that will enable CME professionals to be successful today and in the years ahead.• Adult/Organizational Learning Principles• Educational Interventions • Performance Measurement • Systems Thinking • Partnering • Leadership • Administration/Management • Self Assessment and Lifelong Learning

• ACEHP developed a curriculum designed for those that are newer to the field of continuing education in the health professions.

• The curriculum includes a variety of medium for individuals to learn designed to help them develop abilities related to critical competencies. o Basics Webinars Series o CALLS [Competency Assessment & Lifelong Learning

Series (online courses)]o Basics Seminar – takes place at the annual conferenceo Basics Institute - stand alone course

Professional Development: Basics

Curriculum

Designed to help CE professionals develop knowledge and skills needed to help direct today's continuing health care education landscape. The program is limited to 35 people.

Includes:• Two and a half day intensive workshop, The Leadership

Institute.• Participation in an online community, mentor/mentee

program and webinars• A final project• A concluding session at the Annual Conference

Professional Development:

Leadership Program

Although not affiliated with ACEHP, I felt it is important to point out that there is a certification for individuals involved in planning continuing medical education. The designation is called CCMEP (certified continuing medical education professional) and it is administered through the National Commission for Certification of CME Professionals.

Certification Opportunities

Guidelines for Conference

PresentationsThree Types of Submissions for 2014 Annual Conference:1. Innovation and Inquiry Proposals for Educational

Sessions2. Abstracts of Research in Continuing Education in

the Health Professions 3. Storyboards (aka Posters)

Guidelines for Conference

PresentationsInnovation and Inquiry Proposals for Educational Sessions• The content must be unique and based on the annual conference theme• When submitted, the format is selected by the presenter• The target audience and a description must be included• The principal presenter must verify that all co-presenter(s), if applicable,

consented to be included• Must agree to present on any day (no exceptions)• All presenters must register and attend the annual conference and pay

all expenses• Presenters must use their laptop for their session• An individual should be listed on no more than four submitted proposals

(excluding Research Abstracts)• The same organization should be listed on no more than seven submitted

proposals (excluding Research Abstracts)• No more than four presenters should be listed on any submitted proposal

Guidelines for Conference

PresentationsAbstract SubmissionsSubmissions are limited to 350 words and should include:1. The introduction, including the problem

statement and purpose2. A statement of methods, describing how data

were collected and managed3. A synopsis of results4. A short discussion of the findings, including

implications for practice

Guidelines for Conference

PresentationsStoryboard (Poster) Submissions

Step 1: Health Care Problem (Limit: 250 words)• Describe the quality improvement project that was undertaken,

including who was involved in the project( e.g., QI/QA department, CME department, patient safety, etc.), how the problem was assessed (what data were used?) and what the expected outcomes were (measurable)

Step 2: Educational Strategy (Limit: 250 words)• Describe how your team(s) leveraged education to help close

practice gaps, had an impact on systems barriers or challenges, and/or improved patient care. What steps were used to determine appropriate methodologies, audience participation, feedback mechanisms, etc.?

Step 3: Patient-level Outcome(s) Measured (Limit: 250 words)• Describe the ultimate result(s) of the project, as defined by improved

patient care or health outcomes.

• Almanac (monthly newsletter) • Journal of Continuing Education in the Health

Professions (quarterly, scholarly journal) • Members receive a complementary subscription

to Medical Meetings Magazine • Members receive a complimentary subscription

to CE Measure Magazine

Journals and Other Publications

Membership CostsMembership Dues (Calendar-Year Basis, January–December)

o Full ($365) o Government ($365)o Emeritus ($0)

• No student membership

Member SectionsWhen you join the Alliance, you have the opportunity to indicate if you would like to be affiliated with a specific section. This allows individuals who are working in common fields to meet and discuss challenges and solutions.

• Federal Health Care Education• Health Care Education Organizations• Hospitals Health Systems• Medical Education Companies (MECA)• Medical Schools• Medical Specialty Societies• Industry Alliance for CE (IACE)• State Medical Societies

Member BenefitsTop benefits include:• Up to 25% off Annual Conference registration rates• Quarterly subscription to Journal of Continuing Education in

Health Professions• Monthly subscription to the ACEhp Almanac• Unlimited Membership Directory usage• Up to 25% off professional development courses, webinars

and live events• C.A.L.L.S. Competency Assessment and Lifelong Learning

Series• Opportunities for CE professionals to collaborate • Active leadership and engagement opportunities• Education and tools to assist members in succeeding

professionally

Non-Member Benefits• Ability to attend educational activities at

increased rate• Ability to purchase product at an increased rate• Website for available activities, resources, and

products • Complimentary access to Career Center

Interest• I am currently a member of ACEHP because it is

common for individuals in my field to be members• Enjoy access to their journal and other publications• I think there is a lot of room for improvement within

the organization especially the annual meeting• I facilitated several sessions at the summer medical

specialty societies meeting which was very poorly run and the evaluation that was sent out afterward was completely embarrassing – has prompted me to want to get more involved to try to improve education

• The summer basics institute is their best educational activity