THE NATIONAL CME/CPD FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS

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1 THE NATIONAL CME/CPD FRAMEWORK FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS Accreditation and Health Profession Education Department Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP)

2 DISCLOSURE The presenters have no actual or potential conflict of Interest in relation to this presentation. SLIDE 2

3 Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the National CPD Framework and Credit System. Determine when participation in the CPD Program will become mandatory. Explain the minimal expectations to sustain licensure. SLIDE 3

4 Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) QCHP Registration and Licensing Fitness to Practice Accreditation and Health Profession Education SLIDE 4

5 QCHP AD: CPD System in summary The QCHP AD is responsible for the development of a comprehensive CPD System. 3 components of the CPD System: 1. CPD Program (framework and credit system) for all Healthcare Practitioners. 2. A CPD Accreditation System: For CPD provider organizations For individual CPD activities 3. CPD eportfolio (in development). CPD Accreditation System is a hybrid model offering accreditation opportunities at individual CPD activities and eligible CPD provider organizations. Anticipated CPD program launch: March 7, SLIDE 5

6 Who is required to participate in the CPD Program? System Physicians Nurses Dentists Pharmacists Allied Health Professionals All licensed healthcare practitioners are required to participate in the CPD program for sustaining (renewal of) licensure. SLIDE 6

7 QCHP AD: CPD Framework Multiple learning activities organized into three categories: Category 1: Accredited Group Learning Activities Category 2: Self Directed Learning Activities Category 3: Assessment Activities SLIDE 7

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9 Category 1: Accredited Group Learning Activities Conferences, symposium, seminars, workshops Educational Rounds (examples are Grand Rounds, M&M) Journal Clubs Online synchronous OR blended learning activities All accredited group learning activities must be accredited by QCHP AD or developed by a QCHP accredited CPD provider organization Credit Rating Supporting Documentation: 1 credit per hour Certificate of Attendance from the responsible organization SLIDE 9

10 Category 2: Self Directed Learning Activities 3 Sub domains: Self learning related to: Clinical practice Education and training Research and Quality Improvement All self directed learning activities are initiated or planned by each healthcare practitioner Credit Rating Supporting Documentation: Varies according to the type of activity Varies based on type of activity SLIDE 10

11 Category 3: Assessment Activities Accredited Assessment Knowledge assessments Simulation Clinical audits Multi source feedback All Assessment activities must be accredited by Direct observation of procedures or performance in practice Accredited assessment activities must be reviewed and approved by QCHP AD or developed by a QCHP accredited CPD provider organization Credit Rating Supporting Documentation: 2 credits per hour Other Assessment Feedback from annual performance review Feedback on teaching effectiveness Certificate of completion or summary of feedback SLIDE 11

12 CPD Framework Common Issues or Questions 1. Documenting reading activities. Journals, books or monographs can be documented individually in the eportfolio. A transcript of reading provided by a 3 rd party can be uploaded. 2. Preparation for formal teaching activities. Key idea: NOT the total time spent preparing for teaching but the portion of time where you learned something new from preparation for teaching. 3. Does participation in international CPD activities count? Yes if the activity has been approved by international CPD accreditation systems or developed by a recognized professional body as defined by the QCHP AD. SLIDE 12

13 CPD Framework Common Issues or Questions 4. How will I know if a local or national group / assessment activity is accredited? The following accreditation statement will be on the materials or certificate of attendance. This activity is an Accredited [name of category] as defined by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners Accreditation Department and is approved for a maximum of xx hours. 5. Do on line modules count (e.g. BMJ modules) and if so in what category? Absolutely these modules count under Category 2: Completing selflearning modules. SLIDE 13

14 QCHP AD: CPD Cycle Requirements CPD Cycle Duration: 2 years CPD cycle start date will be individualized to align with date of licensure. CPD Cycle Requirements (minimums and not maximums) Annual CPD requirement CPD cycle requirement Category specific requirements 40 credits each year. 80 credits over two years. 40 credits in Category 1 and 40 credits across Category 2 and/or Category 3, in any combination. The first CPD cycle: Duration will be based on the difference between the launch date of the CPD system and HCP s licensure renewal date. Credit requirements / expectations will vary based on CPD cycle duration SLIDE 14

15 First CPD Cycle Requirements Between March 7, 2016 and licensure renewal date CPD cycle Requirements Category Specific Requirements Less than 3 months 0 credits Not applicable 3 to < 6 months 10 credits None required 6 to < 9 months 20 credits None required 9 to < 12 months 30 credits None required 12 to < 15 months 40 credits 20 credits in Category 1 20 credits in Category 2 or 3 15 to < 18 months 50 credits 25 credits in Category 1 25 credits in Category 2 or 3 18 to < 21 months 60 credits 30 credits in Category 1 30 credits in Category 2 or 3 21 to < 24 months 70 credits 35 credits in Category 1 35 credits in Category 2 or 3 SLIDE 15

16 An Example HCP s current license to practice in Qatar will be renewed on November 30, The CPD program launches on March 7, HCP s first CPD cycle duration will be from March 7 to November 29, 2016 (8 months and 3 weeks) Therefore the credit expectations for this cycle are: Total CPD cycle requirement: Category specific requirements: The annual CPD requirement: 20 Credits None Required Not Applicable as (cycle duration is < 1 year) SLIDE 16

17 CPD Program Implementation For the first CPD cycle ONLY: Learning activities (in any category) completed between: September 7, 2015 and March 7, 2016 Up to a maximum of 10 credits can be recorded in the eportfolio and count towards the first CPD cycle credit requirements. SLIDE 17

18 Selection of CPD Activities System 1. Healthcare practitioners should select their CPD activities on the basis of: Their scope of practice and the context of the needs of their organization: CPD activities should be relevant and applicable to what healthcare practitioners do. The learning needs of the individual practitioner. Their personal learning preferences. The needs of patients. 2. Lifelong learning must result in meaningful and measureable outcomes for practice. SLIDE 18

19 How will compliance be monitored? Healthcare practitioners who fail to meet the minimal annual requirement of 40 credits will be: Notified at the end of the first year of non adherence. Provided with information on how to seek assistance. Required to provide evidence of participation through a validation program in the remaining year of their cycle. Healthcare practitioners who have not met the minimum requirement of 80 credits by the end of their CPD cycle will be subject to having their registration and licensure in the State of Qatar terminated for non compliance (with opportunity to appeal). NB: The QCHP AD team will support you! SLIDE 19

20 The Credit Validation Program The QCHP AD has established a CPD audit process called credit validation for healthcare practitioners. It is a process that reviews the documentation/validation established for all learning activities included in the CPD framework and self reported in the portfolio. Each year, a random sample of 3 5% of healthcare practitioners are selected to participate in the credit validation program. SLIDE 20

21 Documentation of CPD Activities Every healthcare practitioner is required to maintain an individual CPD activity record, which will constitute his/her CPD eportfolio: Record details of completed learning activities. Record reflections on learning for practice. Upload the documentation as defined by the CPD Frameworkwhere applicable. A CPD portfolio will also include a planning section to state the individual learning needs identified. SLIDE 21

22 Developing a Learning Plan The development of a Learning Plan (or professional development Plan) will enable healthcare practitioners to: System Identify their personal learning needs. Develop specific learning goals based on the identified needs. Select relevant learning activities to accomplish the learning goals. Demonstrate how the outcomes achieved from the learning activities they selected allowed them to improve their professional practice. Setting a learning plan will enable HCPs to select activities from the CPD framework and credit system that are applicable to their practice. SLIDE 22

23 The eportfolio SLIDE 23

24 The eportfolio SLIDE 24

25 The eportfolio SLIDE 25

26 Healthcare Practitioners Manual A manual will be available for healthcare practitioners. It will include essential information and guiding documents related to: CPD Program vision and governance. CPD policies. CPD Framework and Credit System. Mandatory requirements. CPD accreditation system overview. eportfolio. SLIDE 26

27 For Further Information and Updates Accreditation Department, QCHP: Accreditation Department, QCHP e mail: Accredita ondepartmqchp@moph.gov.qa Follow us Follow us on QCHP_Accreditation Department SLIDE 27

28 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SLIDE 28