Yes – this is a great tool to gather the necessary information, provided it asks the right questions.
One ACCME provider uses a series of short questions: 1) what’s the problem you’re trying to address; 2) how do you know it’s a problem and what do you think is contributing to the problem; 3) are you seeking to change strategies, skills, performance or patient outcomes; 4) what type of activity do you think will best achieve that goal; and 5) how will you know if you’ve been successful?
With this information, the CME department can ensure that the activities are based on gaps/needs, designed to change, and measured for changes in competence, performance, or patient outcomes.
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