No. The expectation of the Improves Performance Criterion is that the provider measures and demonstrates performance improvement for any learners (physicians or other learners) who participate in the accredited educational activities.

Yes. If your goal was to get your learners to decrease or stop a practice, for example, prescribing a certain drug or ordering a test, and they do make those changes – then, that would meet the expectations of "improvement" for the Improves Performance Criterion.

No. Providers can meet the Critical Elements and Standard for the Improves Performance Criterion without measuring performance change in every learner.

 

In the Improves Performance Criterion, change in performance refers to measured changes in a learner’s or learners' behavior (e.g., higher patient communication ratings, fewer coding errors, greater participation in team meetings, more appropriate prescribing, etc.). Providers can set their own… More

Yes. Providers can demonstrate that CME activities improve the performance of individuals or groups of learners—including teams—to meet the expectations of the Improves Performance Criterion.

Yes. Providers can measure changes in the performance of individuals or groups of learners based on self-reports of changes in practice.

Yes, provided that the simulation includes assessment of the learner’s or learners’ actions, behaviors, and skills.