2020 CPIP-A Case 1: Laboratory Management - Pruning the Activity Menu: When and How to Retire Clinical Laboratory Tests - CPIP0101W.2020
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Gain a better understanding of how to work with clinicians to reduce or eliminate orders for obsolete tests.

Credit Type: CME
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Launch Date: January 20, 2020
Expiration Date: January 19, 2023 12:00 AM (ET)
Pricing: Member Fee: $45.00 Nonmember Fee: $59.00 Junior Member Fee: $10.00
MOC Category: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care

Registration Information
THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES CREDIT CARD PAYMENT. If you ordered this product in advance, click Learning Search to locate the activity.

To enroll in the series with one easy payment, or to enroll multiple participants from the same institution, call 800-323-4040 option 1. This option is only available until December 31, 2020, after this date this activity is only accessible by an online credit card payment.

Description
While everyone agrees that some laboratory tests are obsolete, limited evidence exists defining such tests. Determining obsolescence for clinical tests in a given setting requires discussion between laboratory staff and clinicians, influenced by reimbursement determinations. This activity discusses effective approaches to identifying obsolete tests and strategies to reduce or eliminate orders for such tests.

This clinical pathology activity is intended for pathologists and residents.

Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, you should be able to:

  1. Use published information to identify obsolete tests.
  2. Obtain clinician support for deleting obsolete tests from menus.
  3. Implement strategies to prevent orders for obsolete tests.

Related Link
Clinical Pathology Improvement Program

CME Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Completion Requirements
You must answer the assessment questions and complete the evaluation to claim credit and print your certificate.

Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.

College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at education@cap.org or fax at 847-832-8006.

Technical Requirements
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CAP Learning has recognized that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online assessment portion of this activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the CAP Learning Division at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.

Availability
This activity and evaluation are available January 20, 2020, and expire January 19, 2023, at 12:00 AM (ET). You must claim credit by this date and time.

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2020 CPIP-A Case 1: Laboratory Management - Pruning the Activity Menu: When and How to Retire Clinical Laboratory Tests