Can we claim that our performance focused activity is also changing patient outcomes? Don't they go hand in hand?
Performance changes can lead to patient outcomes in the long run, but to analyze change as a result of an accredited activity, you need to provide evidence of actual changes in patient outcomes. Data sources can include patient reported data (e.g., surveys, quality of life improvements, reported symptoms), clinical data analysis (including chart audits, mortality/morbidity rates, and risk-adjusted metrics), or community health statistics, to name a few.
If we are still finalizing exact session start and end times for our accredited live event, what should we provide for the credit designation?
If your event is not imminent, you can supply an approximate credit opportunity range (for example, 8-10 credits) with a disclaimer that the final agenda is pending. As you get closer to your event (and before you include a credit designation statement on any materials), ensure you make final, accurate calculations and list them in the final agenda. Learners should be clear on the credit opportunity and amounts per session(s) before they participate in the activity.
