Target Audience

Physicians, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of the lecture, the participants should be better able to:

• Integrate Quality and Patient Safety standards into Pediatric Hematology and Oncology clinical practice.
• Identify the key components of Quality Improvement Programs in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology institutions.
• Understand the use of data to lead to changes and improvements.

Desired Learning Outcome

At the conclusion of this conference, 90% of participants will identify at least one concept learned to enhance prioritization in quality and safety standards within the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology field based on information learned during the session(s).

Accreditation/Credit Statement

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Texas Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Texas Children’s Hospital is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This NCPD activity will award up to 11 contact hours.

Company Support Acknowledgement

This CME/CNE activity is supported by grant from Northwestern Mutual, www.northwesternmutual.com

Disclosure

Persons involved in the planning of this activity have reported no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company.

Contact Information

Florence Noel at fxnoel@texaschildrens.org