ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Next Generation Choices Foundation and the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDIT
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.(TM) Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CONTACT HOURS AND HOURSOF PARTICIPATION
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 9.0 contact hour(s) for nurses who participate in this educational activity and complete the post activity evaluation. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 9.0 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
CECH/CHES
Sponsored by Next Generation Choices Foundation, a designated a provider of
continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National
Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 11.75 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 11.75.
HOURS OF PARTICIPATION
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 9.75 hours of participation to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.
DISCLOSURE OF FACULTY FINANCIAL AFFILIATIONS
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing, as a Joint
Accreditation provider by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), endorses and strives to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for
Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Commonwealth
of Virginia statutes, University of Virginia policies and procedures, and associated
federal and private regulations and guidelines on the need for disclosure and
monitoring of proprietary and financial interests that may affect the scientific integrity and balance of content delivered in continuing education activities under our
auspices.
The University of Virginia School Medicine and School of Nursing requires that all CE
activities accredited through this institution be developed independently and be
scientifically rigorous, balanced and objective in the presentation/discussion of its content, theories and practices.
All planners, committee members, faculty, reviewers, authors, and staff in a position to
control the content of accredited education programs are required to disclose relevant
financial relationships with commercial entities occurring within the past 12 months (such as grants or research support, employee, consultant, stock holder, member
of speakers bureau, etc.). An individual has a relevant financial relationship if the individual or their spouse/partner has a financial relationship in any amount occurring in the last 12 months with an ACCME-defined commercial interest whose products or services are discussed in the educational activity content over which the individual has control. Relevant financial relationships will be disclosed to the activity audience. Refusal or failure to provide disclosure information in a timely manner will result in the disqualification from participation in the activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing will employ appropriate mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts of interest to maintain the standards of fair and balanced education to the participant. Questions about specific strategies can be directed to the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing, Charlottesville, Virginia.
The faculty and staff of the University of Virginia School Medicine Office of Continuing
Medical Education and School of Nursing Continuing Education have disclosed no
relevant personal or professional financial relationships with commercial entities
producing healthcare goods or services.
DISCLOSURE OF DISCUSSION OF NON-FDA APPROVED USES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND/OR MEDICAL DEVICES
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing, as a Joint
Accreditation provider by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), require that all faculty presenters identify and disclose the discussion of any off-label uses for pharmaceutical and medical device products. Each clinician/team needs to fully review all the available data on new products or procedures prior to clinical use.
