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Can I use the same content repeated at different times for different groups of learners to count towards meeting the critical elements and standards in the commendation criteria?
It depends on the criterion.
Frequency: Some of the criteria standards require that providers attest to meeting the criterion in a number or… More
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Does educating health professionals on their own well-being count as a means to address population health as required by the “Addresses Population Health” and “Collaborates Effectively” criteria for commendation?
No. These criteria require that a provider address issues in the population of individuals targeted by the healthcare system, who are or could be, the patients of the learners. While CME that supports learners in improving their own health and wellness is within the definition of CME content, it… More
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Does teaching our learners how to educate the public about community health meet the expectations of the Addresses Population Health Criterion?
Yes. By teaching learners how to conduct community health education, you are teaching them a strategy they can use to achieve improvements in population health.
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Can patients who elect to have surgery (e.g., aesthetic procedures) be considered the “population” that the Addresses Population Health Criterion refers to?
Yes. In the context of your organization and the learners you serve, patients who elect to have surgery could be the collective "population" referenced in the Addresses Population Health Criterion.