What is "DEI" when it comes to CME?
"DEI" stands for "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" and is featured in the ACCME's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan as one of the five central objectives. The ACCME will reward those providers who actively work to incorporate DEI into all aspects of the CE program. The main objectives include creating/supporting a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and equity, and facilitating understanding that DEI principles will benefit everyone involved - the patients and the healthcare professionals, alike. You can find DEI resources here: http://www.accme.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-resources.
To comply with the Utilizes Strategies Criterion for Accreditation with Commendation, how might we conduct periodic analysis to determine effectiveness?
To comply with this criterion, you'll need to demonstrate that you do conduct periodic analysis to determine the effectiveness of strategies designed to reinforce or sustain change. You have some options at your disposal: You might evaluate how many learners are actually accessing the offered support strategies, how many use the reminders or education materials, or how many log onto network opportunities after the activity to engage with others. Additionally, you might use a survey to find out if the offered strategies were helpful in reinforcing change (and if not, what could have been done differently).
