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Immunization Webinars - Free CME
The IAFP is pleased to close its 2013 CME schedule with two live immunization webinars. The webinars are made possible through an education grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Immunization for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Provider: What You Need to Know
Presented by: Corinne Kohler, MD, Promise Healthcare, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL; Renee M. Poole, MD, FAAFP, ACCESS Grand Blvd Health Center, University of Chicago School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
November 19, 2013, 12:00pm-1:00pm CST
Learning Objectives:
1: Describe VFC program requirements (enrollment, eligibility, compliance, records management).
2: Explain VFC vaccine management practices (ordering, storage, transfer, return, receipt).
3: Describe VFC vaccine administration protocol (VIS statements, VAERS reporting).
4: State the purpose of VFC-related site visits performed by state/local immunization programs.
5: Locate resources relevant to current immunization practice.
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Vaccine Management for the Primary Care Provider: What You Need to Know
Presented by: Corinne Kohler, MD, Promise Healthcare, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
December 5, 2013, 12:00pm-1:00pmCST Learning Objectives: 1: Explain proper vaccine storage practices.
2: Describe vaccine administration protocol (VIS statements, VAERS reporting). 3: Locate resources relevant to current immunization schedules and practices. |
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IAFP Needs Assessment - 2013 Mini Surveys
Fill Out the Surveys to Win a Gift Card!
The IAFP Education Team needs your feedback to provide the CME that you need. Throughout the remainder of 2013, CME Connections will include a short, topical survey. For each survey you complete through the end of 2013, you will receive one entry into a drawing for a $250 Visa gift card.
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IAFP Lunch and Learn Webinar
January Lunch and Learn Webinar - Geriatrics Under Medicare: What's Covered, What's Not
Presented by: Michael Hanak, MD, FAAFP, University of Illinois - Chicago/Vista Family Medicine
Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:00-1:00pm CST
Learning Objectives:
1: Properly document and code geriatric visits to maximize reimbursement and meet Medicare guidelines.
2: Improve practice workflow by organizing and streamlining the geriatric visit.
3: Explain how Medicare handles prescription drug plans and how this relates to prescribing considerations in a geriatric population.
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Webinar registration is limited. Sign up today to secure your seat! |
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Other CME Opportunities
ICAAP Presents: WCH Baby-Friendly Hospital Proejct - Community Partners...Working Together
Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 10:00am-11:00amCST
The We Choose Health Baby-Friendly Hospital Project is a strategy that not only supports hospitals as they work towards Baby-Friendly designation, but also focuses on developing a strong partnership between the hospital and the health department to strengthen community breastfeeding support. This webinar will focus primarily on the role of the health department in this project. An overview of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and the 4-D Pathway to Baby-Friendly designation will be given. Additionally, ideas will be shared about strategies that health departments can implement to collaborate with the hospital and create a Baby-Friendly community that will best educate and support local breastfeeding families.
4th Annual ABC Conference - Making Systems Work Across the Lifespan for Children with Special Needs
Co-Sponsored by: The Illinois Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics & The University of Chicago
Friday, November 22, 2013, 8:00am-4:30pmCST
Moraine Valley Business and Conference Center, Palos Hills, IL
Join over 100 pediatricians, family physicians, and other health care providers for a day of excellent educational content and networking with colleagues from across the state. For more information, see the conference brochure.
2014 Iowa Academy of Family Physicians Winter CME CRUISE
Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas
January 25 - February 1, 2014
As the leaves being changing color this fall, we are reminded that cooler temperatures and snow are just around the corner. Help cure the winter blues by joining the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians on the 2014 Winter CME Getaway aboard the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas. We will set sail January 25 - February 1, 2014 from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The cruise will give you a chance to escape the harsh Midwest winter, enjoy beautiful ports, and receive quality CME.
Due to the nature of the meeting, we rely on our attendees to speak on various topics. The Iowa AFP offers a $300 honorarium for each one hour presentation. Click here for more information.
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Questions? Comments? Contact Sara Gadberry, Education & Accreditation Manager at sgadberry@iafp.com.
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