RSS Coordinator(s):

• Lynn Wise Lynn.Wise@baystatehealth.org

Series Overview

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology supports the continuing education of our faculty, residents, nurses, students, and staff through presentations of evidence-based practice and emerging research regarding new technologies, surgical techniques, and treatment approaches. Through this education we seek to optimize communication, teamwork, and eradicate barriers to outstanding care for our patients.

Intended Audience

Physicians, nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents in the OB/GYN Department.

Planning Committee

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Baystate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation Statements

Physicians (AMA) Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour(s).  Nurses should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA Credit Designation Statement  AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.  Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s).  PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

POLICY ON FACULTY AND SPONSOR DISCLOSURE

The design and content of Baystate Continuing Interprofessional Education (CE) activities support quality improvement in healthcare and provide fair and balanced views of therapeutic options. Any relevant financial relationships are mitigated prior to the educational activity.

None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.                                          

Series location: 
Lundy Board Room-Baystate Medical Center & Zoom

RSS Format: 
Hybrid (in-person & webinar)

Live Stream Available: 
[Zoom Link to be added]

Global Objectives: 

As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

1. To optimize the well-being of our patients and communities through education that advances the art and science of healthcare.

Interprofessional RSS: 
Yes

Intended Audience: 
Nurses
Physicians
Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Physician Assistants
Residents/Fellows in the Ob/GYN Department

Specialty: 
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Credits Available: 
AAPA Category 1 CME
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
ANCC Contact Hours
IPCE