Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Executive Leadership Seminar (PELS)

July 18, 2023 to July 20, 2023

Program Description

The seminar's global objective is to provide the knowledge and tools to allow Defense Health Agency Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Executive Leadership Seminar participants to execute and sustain effective and efficient PCMH constructs at their Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs).  The seminar will relate sound strategies to assist executive leaders in their PCMH journey according to the latest policies and guidance from the Defense Health Agency.

Target Audience

This CE/CME activity is accredited by the DHA, J-7, Continuing Education Program Office (CEPO). This activity provides continuing education for: physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, psychologists, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental technicians, and healthcare executives.

A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Relate the importance of the 2017 NDAA to the MHS transformation.
  2. Explain the common challenges associated with PCMH clinics.
  3. Discuss mechanisms to improve communication such as Secure Messaging, TRICARE Online, MHS GENESIS Patient Portal and Nurse Advice Line.
  4. Summarize which tools and resources are available for population health.
  5. Compare the roles of each MM team member and how they interact and enhance the PCMH team.
  6. Describe empanelment requirements and which policies to use.
  7. Review methods to validate compliance.
  8. Outline the Leader’s role in clinical quality improvement, High-Reliability Organizations (HRO) and how to lead the change.
  9. Identify which three strategic initiatives that Market and MTF plans will align to.
  10. Devise strategies to implement within the MTF to improve metrics.
  11. Optimize the skillsets of the rest of the MTF staff to provide care to the PCMH patient.
  12. Recognize the typical barriers to effective and efficient PCMH team operations.
  13. Integrate all prior lecture information into the improving scenario MTF performance.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 18.00 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 18.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 18.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 18.00 Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
    By attending this program offered by DHA, J-7, CEPO, participants may earn up to 18.00 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.
  • 18.00 Pharmacists (ACPE)
    <UPDATE>
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 18.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.
  • 18.00 Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE)
    <UPDATE>

    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 18.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 18.00 Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 18.00 continuing education credits

  • 18.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 18.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 18.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 18.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 18.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 18.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 18.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO 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 health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 18.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
07/11/2023
Course expires: 
08/01/2023
Event starts: 
07/18/2023 - 9:00am EDT
Event ends: 
07/20/2023 - 4:30pm EDT
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MS TEAMS

Maj. Angelique C. Sanders, BSN.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.


Gregory B. Sweitzer, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAFP.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.


Karyn L. Revelle, RN, NE-BC.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.


LCDR Keith A. West, NC, MBA, AMB-BC, ACHE.
Presenter has no financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.
 

Available Credit

  • 18.00 Physician Assistants (AAPA)
    DHA J-7 CEPO has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 18.00 hours of AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 11:59pm ET. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 18.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 18.00 hours for completing this Course activity.
  • 18.00 Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
    By attending this program offered by DHA, J-7, CEPO, participants may earn up to 18.00 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Qualified Education hours toward initial certification or recertification of the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) designation. Participants in this program who wish to have the continuing education hours applied toward ACHE Qualified Education credit must self-report their participation. To self-report, participants must log into their MyACHE account and select ACHE Qualified Education Credit.
  • 18.00 Pharmacists (ACPE)
    <UPDATE>
    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacists. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 18.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.
  • 18.00 Pharmacy Technicians (ACPE)
    <UPDATE>

    No valid paper/electronic statement of credit will be offered. DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the American Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) to provide continuing education for Pharmacy Technicians. This knowledge based activity will provide a maximum of 18.00 contact hours of pharmacy continuing education credit. Participant CE records will be electronically communicated to CPE Monitor. There is no cost to participate in this activity.

  • 18.00 Dentists and Allied Dental Staff (ADA CERP)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designates this activity for 18.00 continuing education credits

  • 18.00 Physicians (ACCME)

    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 18.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 18.00 Nurses (ANCC)
    DHA, J-7, CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/ Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 18.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 18.00 Psychologists (APA)
    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). DHA, J7, CEPO maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. DHA, J-7, CEPO designated this activity for a maximum of 18.00 CE credits. The instructional level of this activity is intermediate. There is no cost to participate.
  • 18.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 18.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)

    In support of improving patient care, DHA, J-7, CEPO 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 health care team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 18.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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