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“Excellence in Chronic Care” Forums: A PRHI Series

These forums, free of charge to participants and available for CME/CEU credits to physicians and nurses, aim to:

  1. Identify, showcase and spread regional successes from outstanding practices in the delivery of care to chronically ill patients;
  2. Give primary care providers proven tools to change work processes, work organization, and work culture to better align with the Chronic Care Model and evidence-based care.

Target Audience
All staff members of ambulatory care settings, both clinical and administrative (physicians, nurses, clinical assistants, office managers, office staff, etc.)

Past Topics
September 2005      Excellence in Chronic Care:  Successes in Improving Diabetes Care
March 2006 Electronic Medical Records and Chronic Disease
September 2006 Helping Patients Achieve Diabetes Care Goals
January 2007 Measurable Quality Improvement in Diabetes Care for Your Practice
   

Next Forum: TBA

For information, contact Tania Lyon, PhD, Associate Director, Chronic Care Initiatives; tlyon@prhi.org;
(412) 586-6709.

 

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