Performance in Practice: Clinical Module for the Care of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Abstract
The APA's Performance in Practice modules are guided practice improvement programs created for psychiatrists, designed to meet Part 4 MOC requirements for clinical modules. Modules follow a three-stage Performance Improvement CME structure that takes place within a 24 month period. By 2017, when ABPN MOC requirements are fully in place, MOC participants will be required to complete three PIP units, each consisting of both a clinical module (chart review) and a feedback module (patient/peer survey). In STAGE A - Chart Review, the physician compares his or her current practice (through a review of chart documentation) to guidelines and measures provided for the topic area (5 credits). In STAGE B – Improvement, based upon the results of chart review, the physician then selects an area where improvement is needed and documents his or her strategy for improvement. This improvement plan is for the personal use of the physician (5 credits). In Stage C – Second Chart Review, the physician reassesses his or her performance with review of 5 patient charts, and determines the results of his or her performance improvement effort (10 credits). Clinical Module for the Care of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder is approved by ABPN for MOC Part 4.
Performance in Practice: Clinical Module for the Care of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder provides 20 AMA PRA category 1 credits ™ for completion of three STAGES in sequence.
Accreditation: The American Psychiatric Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Psychiatric Association designates this Performance in Practice enduring material (the Clinical Module) for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABPN Approval for Maintenance of Certification
Performance in Practice: Clinical Module for the Care of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder is approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) for the ABPN Maintenance of Certification Program, Part 4 (Clinical Module) through June 2015.
