Title of Program: Medicine Grand Rounds - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Title of Program: Medicine Grand Rounds Title of Talk: Measuring and Improving Quality of Care: Methodology and Policy Considerations Speaker/Moderator: Geoff B. Dougherty, Ph.D., MPHPlanning Committee Members: Drs. Ralph Budd, Steve Lidofsky, Marie Wood, Michael LaMantia, Allen Repp and Heather WrightDate: 5/3/2019Workshop #: 19-104-31Learning Objectives1. Describe how goals for quality measurement, including quality improvement, providing patient information & regulatory oversight, inform measurement strategy 2. Understand strengths & limitations of current quality measurement programs 3. Discuss dynamics that will likely lead to changes in quality measurement, including the shift to outpatient settings & rising interest in patient-reported outcomes & disparities in quality of care4. Understand how measurement & payment policy can impact qualityDISCLOSURE: Is there anything to disclose? Yes or No Please list the Potential Conflict of Interest (if applicable): Consultant for U.S. News & World ReportAll Potential Conflicts of Interest have been resolved prior to the start of this program. Yes or No (If no, credit will not be awarded for this activity.)All recommendations involving clinical medicine made during this talk were based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. Yes COMMERCIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS (if applicable):__This activity is free from any commercial supportIn support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont 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.The University of Vermont designates this live activity for a maximum of ___ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to __ Nursing Contact Hoursxxx

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4. Medical Education Grand RoundsLCME Kick-Off CelebrationVeronica Catanese, MD, MBA Senior Director, Accreditation Services, Co-Secretary, Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), Association of American Medical CollegesJoin the Teaching Academy as we host Dr. Catanese to present the official kick-off celebration for the LCME accreditation process for the LCOM community. Everyone is the LCOM community is invited. Friday, May 3, 2019 • 12:00 - 1:00 PMReardon Classroom, MedEd 3004

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6. Seeking nominations…For the annual Department of Medicine faculty awardsThe Distinguished Clinician Award  To recognize outstanding clinicians in the Department The Research Mentor AwardsClinical Resident or Fellow Mentor:  To recognize Department faculty members who are outstanding mentors to Residents and/or Fellows Graduate Student or Post-Doctoral Fellow Mentor:  To recognize Department faculty members who are outstanding mentors to graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellowsThe Quality Scholarship Award To recognize Department faculty members and/or faculty-led teams who have demonstrated excellence in scholarly quality improvement, patient safety, or high value careCheck your e-mail for more details and nomination formsSubmit nominations to Sue Lee (Suzanne.Lee@uvmhealth.org) by April 30

7. StorySlam RxStorytelling Workshopwith Susanne SchmidtThe UVM Larner College of Medicine will be hosting a Moth-style StorySlam for all members of the UVM Medical Center community on May 16th, 2019. In preparation for this event, we are hosting a storytelling workshop with Moth producer and StorySlam winner, Susanne Schmidt. In this workshop, you will learn how to take your story from the page, to the stage. The theme is resilience. We want you to tell us about a time when you understood what it meant to struggle and prevail, went the distance to strive for the impossible, or bounced back after a fall.For more information, visit storyslamrxworkshop.eventbrite.comTuesday, April 30th5:30-8:30 pmThe Larner Classroom

8. StorySlam RxThursday, May 16th, 2019Join us for an evening of true stories about resilience told by members of the UVM medical communityThe Hoehl GalleryUVM Larner College of Medicine Doors open at 6:45 pmCash bar For tickets or to sign up to share a story, visit storyslamrx.eventbrite.com

9. Save the Date: CME

10. CTS 395: Data Management with StataAcquire skills in using and programming Stata for data management (rather than data analysis)3-credit graduate course6-week hybrid formatMay 15 through June 24 Online videos, readings and assignments each weekIn-person lab Mondays 3- 5:30 pmPerfect for fellows and faculty doing researchRegister for course number (CRN) 61868 through https://myuvm.uvm.edu/Info: 656-4560 or Benjamin.Littenberg@uvm.eduBen Littenberg MDLevi Bonnell, MPHAbby Crocker, PhDCourse Faculty

11. Save the Date!Graduation Banquet on June 7th at 6pm at the Pizzagalli Center at Shelburne MuseumMore information soon to follow!