RSS Coordinator(s):

• Kimberly Reed RN - Kimberly.Reed@baystatehealth.org

Series Overview

The Division of Pediatric Surgery / Radiology supports the continuing education of our faculty, residents, students, staff, and guests with the presentation of Radiology case study. The purpose is to present clinical problems, updates on new and innovative developments in research and technology and address other related issues that our current and future providers face.

Intended Audience

Physicians and Physician Assistants

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.

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: 
759 Chestnut Street Springfield MA 01199 

RSS Format: 
Hybrid (in-person & webinar)

Global Objectives: 

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

1. Discuss the latest advancements and best practices in pediatric radiology and identify common and rare pediatric conditions through radiographic imaging.
2. Apply knowledge of pediatric radiology to accurately interpret imaging results and demonstrate the ability to differentiate between normal and abnormal pediatric radiographic findings.
3. Implement effective radiographic techniques and protocols in pediatric cases and utilize advanced imaging technologies and tools to improve diagnostic accuracy.
4. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance patient care through improved imaging selection and interpretation and integrate radiology findings into comprehensive patient management plans.
5. Evaluate the impact of accurate radiographic interpretation on patient diagnosis and treatment outcomes and use data from chart audits and quality metrics to measure improvements in patient care resulting from enhanced radiology practices. 

Interprofessional RSS:
Yes

Intended Audience: 
Physician
Physician Assistant

Specialty: 
Pediatric Surgery
Radiology

Credits Available:
AAPA Category 1 CME
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™