Rereleased Activity
This activity originally released as Working Together for Success: Key Strategies for Building Teams and was available between December 12, 2019, and December 12, 2022. The content was reviewed in May 2022.
NOTE: This course includes 2021 CAP accreditation checklist requirements. Please check your current CAP accreditation checklists for the most recent updates.
Description
Leading high-functioning teams is vital to efficient and quality laboratory operations. To lead teams, laboratory medical directors need the knowledge, strategies, and skills necessary to foster a productive work environment. This activity provides the basics on creating, leading, and managing teams and describes leadership strategies that encompass conflict resolution and meeting effectiveness. Topics included in this scenario-driven activity are distinguishing groups from teams, identifying team development stages, and using group decision-making techniques. It also includes a 10-question assessment.
Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:
- Identify how teamwork can be used to effectively achieve results.
- Describe different types of teams.
- Understand various methods to effectively address interpersonal issues.
- Understand the basics of good meeting management.
Faculty/Authors
Teresa P. Darcy, MD, MMM, FCAP
William F. Hickey, MD, FCAP
Nicole D. Riddle, MD, FCAP
Michael L. Talbert, MD, FCAP
CME/CE 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 2
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CE (Continuing Education for nonphysicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.
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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The CAP recognizes that some Veteran’s Administration, US Government, and military participants may have difficulty accessing the online activity. If you experience difficulty or have any questions, please contact a representative of the Customer Contact Center at 800-323-4040 option 1 or education@cap.org.
Availability
This activity and evaluation are available December 13, 2022 and expire December 12, 2025 12:00 AM (ET). You must claim credit by this date and time.
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