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Utilizing Inter-professional Pre-visit Huddle and Academic Detailing to Improve Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates Among Patients 19–64 Years of Age With Increased Risk of Pneumococcal Infection

By: Ankita Sagar | Mar 22

Our experience has shown that a framework for a multidisciplinary approach to pre-visit planning in non-primary care specialties within internal medicine can be utilized for other preventative efforts in the future. 

Use of a Nurse-driven Workflow to Improve Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates Among Immunosuppressed Adults in an Academic Rheumatology Clinic

By: Elena Joerns | Mar 22

This study suggests that a multimodal intervention using a nurse-driven workflow utilizing a SMO is a useful tool in improving pneumococcal vaccination rates in a rheumatology clinic.

Pneumococcal Vaccination QI Series — An Introduction

By: Ruth Adewuya, MD | Mar 15

To support initiatives to improve public health through the education of healthcare providers and patients, the Alliance and Pfizer partnered to create opportunities focused on increasing immunization rates of adults who are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease.

COVID-19 and Vaccines: Can You Mandate That Employees Get Them?

By: Alliance Administrator | Feb 3

Can employers mandate that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine? HR professional Claudia St. John, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, says it's time for employers to consider their vaccine strategy.

The Almanac 2020 Snapshot

By: Kenneth E Korber, PA, MHPE | Dec 30

In a year like no other, the Almanac kept the healthcare CPD community informed and connected through quality content. Here's a look back at our highlights from 2020.

The Alliance Introduces the Diversity, Inclusion and Access Committee

By: Sapana Panday, MPH, CHCP | Dec 23

The Diversity, Inclusion and Access (DIA) Committee represents diverse segments of the society by addressing the issues and challenges they face in the continuing professional development field, as well as creating opportunities for career advancement and leadership positions.

Can We Make a Playdate? Reflecting on the Alliance 2020 Keynote During a Time of Change

By: Audrie Tornow, CHCP, FACEhp | Dec 7

The 2020 Alliance Annual Conference Keynote speaker Dr. Shimi Kang reminded us that playtime is our creative space; play is how we adapt and adaptability is the key to survival and success. But we don't make time to play as adults. The author helps you get inspired to tap into your inner child.

Pearls of Wisdom from the Francis M. Maitland Memorial Mentorship Lecture

By: Erin Schwarz | May 18

In January 2020, the Alliance announced that the winner of the Francis M. Maitland Memorial Mentorship Lecture and Award was my friend and colleague, Megan Swartz, CHCP. Her lecture at the San Francisco 2020 Annual Conference blended humor and inspiration for the audience.

Learning Matters: Pivoting to Online Learning

By: Chitra P. Subramaniam, PhD | Apr 27

The COVID-19 situation has challenged us to think innovatively about reaching out to our learners and engaging them in the process of learning. Many organizations, universities and other education providers are pivoting to online delivery very quickly.

Leading With Grit and Grace: Linda Raichle, PhD, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

By: Alliance Administrator | Apr 1

As a member of the Alliance for the past 28 years, I’m proud to say I never missed an Annual Conference because of the old friends I’d see, the new friends I’d meet and for the knowledge I would gain. We are all beacons of light for each other.

Tips to Make Your Home Working Experience Effective and Productive

By: Sapana Panday, MPH, CHCP | Mar 30

For many, working remotely is a routine part of our professional lives. For others, the emergence of COVID-19 has forced working from home upon us under stressful circumstances. Below is some advice to help you make the best of working from home.

The Taxonomy Taskforce: An Alliance Effort to Ensure Our Words Matter!

By: Alliance Administrator | Mar 25

As the national society for continuing professional development (CPD) professionals, the Alliance ensures that its members have the tools, resources and education to address their specific, practical needs.

Continuing Medical Education in a Time of Social Distancing

By: Brian S. McGowan, PhD, FACEhp | Mar 24

By now, we are all aware of the pandemic of COVID-19. While CME offers educational interventions in a variety of formats, live meetings continue to make up most of these activities. In a time of social distancing, almost all of this creates risk.

The Role of Mentorship in the CE Professional’s Journey

By: Deborah Yvette Land, RN | Mar 18

Professionals in the field of continuing education in the health professions experience a lifelong process of acquiring and sharing knowledge and resources in order to succeed.

Your Mission Statement: What Does Your Battle Cry Say About You and Your Organization?

By: Shelly B. Rodrigues, MS, CAE, FACEHP, FAAMSE | Jan 29

If your continuing medical education (CME) program is like our program — committed to bringing valuable, high-quality, relevant and practical education to your learners as a means of improving practice and patient care — then, like us, you look at your CME mission statement as your battle cry.

Welcome from the Almanac’s New Editor-in-Chief, Ken Korber

By: Kenneth E Korber, PA, MHPE | Jan 15

Welcome to 2020, a new decade. As your new Almanac editor, I am entrusted with the opportunity and responsibility to serve your professional information needs, especially as they relate to our online footprint.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly: What Pinterest Taught Me about Failure, Learning Needs and Effecting Change in CE/CPD: Part 2

By: Annette Schwind, MS, CHCP | Dec 18

The previous article in this series reviewed the role of failure as a learning tool, and explored case vignettes as an experiential learning methodology that can be used in CME/CPD activities to offer HCPs opportunities to try and fail without negative consequences to patients.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly: What Pinterest Taught Me about Failure, Learning Needs and Effecting Change in CE/CPD: Part 1

By: Annette Schwind, MS, CHCP | Dec 18

You’ve been there, right? You saw a project on Pinterest or YouTube and thought, “I can do that! I’m an intelligent adult.

Support Your State and Regional Organization (SRO)

By: Kurt Snyder, Esq | Oct 9

Next week, I will be doing one of my favorite things as a CME provider — I will be attending my state and regional organization (SRO) annual meeting. I encourage you to find one close to you or consider creating one if there are not any “local” to your area.

A Pathway to Leadership

By: Philip A Dombrowski, MBA, FACEHP | Oct 2

As a term, Leadership has been defined in thousands of publications, and yet we are only a little closer to understanding how people lead.

What Is a Learner?

By: Caroline O. Pardo, PhD | Aug 28

The answer to this question at face value seems very simple: A learner is someone who participates in an educational activity.

Reducing Patient and Healthcare Provider Stress: Using Writing as a Healing Tool in Everyday Clinical Practice

By: Alliance Administrator | Aug 14

By writing about difficult events, I began to understand difficult medical situations and cope with suffering and loss. Eventually, writing helped me become a compassionate partner with myself.

Leave It Better Than You Found It

By: Kurt Snyder, Esq | Aug 7

I am proud that we continue to make the Almanac better, and I hope you enjoy accessing articles regularly.

Perfect is a Dirty Word: Adventures in Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

By: Erin Schwarz | Jul 31

In the CE world, many of us live in fear of imperfection, especially when it relates to disclosures and conflicts of interest. Even when we have a good system for collecting and resolving conflicts in our CE, we sometimes miss things or make mistakes.

The Value of Our Online Communities

By: Laurie Kendall-Ellis, BS, PT, CAE | Jun 26

Alliance online communities are great for connecting our members with each other and with our leadership, creating a powerful communication loop that is available year round.

Continuing Professional Development Matters: Improving Patient Outcomes Through Education ... In Your Own Words!

By: Alliance Administrator | Jan 2

Listen and watch as Alliance members share their stories about improving patient outcomes through education. This is our chance to tell you why the continuing education profession matters!

My 5 Favorite Articles of 2018

By: Kurt Snyder, Esq | Dec 19

As I pause to look back on this year, I thought it would be nice to highlight my favorite articles of the year. This very subjective exercise forced me to go back and re-read all the articles, which was rewarding in itself. I encourage you to consider developing your own list of favorites.

The Alliance's CE Provider/Supporter Interactions SIG Looks to Gather Industry Consensus Terms

By: Alliance Administrator | Oct 16

After attending and discussing the 2018 Alliance Industry Summit (AIS), the CE Provider/Supporter Interactions SIG recognized the need for developing consensus on the terms and definitions that the community of interprofessional continuing healthcare educators use when interacting with each other.

Welcome from New Editor-in-Chief Kurt Snyder

By: Kurt Snyder, Esq | Jun 6

This is my first letter to readers as the editor-in-chief of the Almanac! I am excited about this opportunity and honored to be entrusted with such an awesome responsibility.

Insights into CME Strategic Leadership: Reflections from Industry Leaders

By: Jill Erickson, MPH, RD | Feb 13

The process of sifting through the plethora of leadership development resources available via websites, books and social media may be daunting. Fortunately, a cadre of leaders within our profession has compiled the best advice and current research for you.

Note from the Alliance Leadership

By: Steven Kawczak, PhD, CHCP | Feb 9

The Alliance Board president and the 2018 Annual Conference Committee chair speak to a session from the 2018 Annual Conference.

A Look Back: Reflections from 2017 Alliance President Gayla Bruner

By: Gayla Bruner, BSN, RN, CHCP, FACEHP | Jan 22

As Gayla Bruner's term ends, she reflects upon those who make up the Alliance and events that shaped the organization.

Ethics in CEhp

By: Jacob S. Coverstone, FACEhp | Jan 17

At its core, our profession helps others to improve healthcare. Now, I think it’s time we discuss ethics in continuing education.

Francis Maitland and the Value of a CME Mentor

By: Alliance Administrator | Dec 18

Melvin Freeman gives the 2017 Francis M. Maitland Memorial address at the Alliance Annual Conference.

In Honor of Debra Gist

By: Alliance Administrator | Oct 16

Upon learning of the passing of Debra Gist, MPH, FACEHP, on Oct. 2, 2017, some of her colleagues came together to share their thoughts on her contributions and friendship.

The Impact of Hurricane Harvey on Friends and Colleagues

By: Alliance Administrator | Sep 21

After the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the Almanac contacted the Texas Alliance for CME to learn how the storm affected the community and how they came together to help those in need.

Alliance Strategic Plan: Update

By: Alliance Administrator | Sep 18

See how the Alliance board is planning for the second half of the year; specifically, how the strategic planning process works.

Is Healthcare Continuing Professional Development a “Real” Profession?

By: Alliance Administrator | Aug 29

Why is healthcare CPD a “real” profession? Alliance is helping bring recognition to this field, as well as providing certifications and learning materials for healthcare CPD professionals.

CE Professionals as Leaders

By: Alliance Administrator | Aug 21

Learn how to maximize you leadership potential as a CEHp professional with powerful advice from former ACEhp president, Bob Addleton.

Understanding and Communicating the Dynamic Nature of “Value”

By: Alliance Administrator | Jul 26

With so much focus on justifying the value of our role in the healthcare system, we must collaborate to understand, explain and promote the benefits that our CME/CE educational activities provides.

Mid-Year Update from the Alliance President

By: Alliance Administrator | Jul 5

Using the strategic plan as a guide, significant progress has been made in the areas of strategic outreach, professionalism and membership. Each of these pillars of the strategic plan is broken down into goals with specific committees working together and in partnership to make these goals reality.

Leading from Where We Are: Reflecting on the 10th Annual Industry Summit

By: Alliance Administrator | Jun 19

Philadelphia was once again host to the Alliance Industry Summit from May 22-25, 2017, attended by more than 310 participants and speakers representing a diverse set of healthcare stakeholders.

Tips and Strategies for Managing and Administering a Continuing Education Program

By: Alliance Administrator | May 16

CE Competency Series #5

Interview with Katherine Hauswirth, RN, MSN

By: Alliance Administrator | May 16

Substance Abuse and HCV: Practical Approaches for Addiction Specialists to Engage Patients in Better Care

Encouraging Alliance Members to Be Agents of Change

By: Alliance Administrator | May 16

This speech was delivered on Jan. 28, 2017, by Dennis K. Wentz, MD, at the Alliance Annual Conference Award Ceremony. Dennis was one of the two recipients of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

CME: A Retrospective and Prospective

By: Alliance Administrator | May 16

This speech was delivered on Jan. 28, 2017, by Lewis A Miller, MS, CHCP, at the Alliance Annual Conference Award Ceremony. Lewis Miller was one of the two recipients of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Q&A with 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Lewis A. Miller, MS CCHP

By: Alliance Administrator | Apr 17

Lewis A. Miller is the founder and a principal of WentzMiller Global Services, a consulting company to medical education companies, medical societies and the pharma industry — and, in China, a division of the health ministry. He is also one of two winners of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.

An Interview with President Gayla Bruner

By: Alliance Administrator | Mar 13

Diana Durham, Ph.D., Alliance Director and Board liaison to the Almanac, sat down with Alliance President Gayla Bruner to discuss their history together, the profession and Gayla’s plans as president.

ACCME Update: Promoting Engagement, Opportunity and Strategic Value Through Accredited CME

By: Alliance Administrator | Mar 13

This article was reported from Graham McMahon, MD, MMSc’s workshop, “Promoting Engagement, Opportunity and Strategic Value through Accredited CME,” presented on Jan. 26, 2017.

42nd Alliance Annual Conference Highlights

By: Alliance Administrator | Feb 13

At the 2017 Alliance conference, approximately 1,200 professional healthcare educators from various settings and sides of the equation gathered to learn and discuss how using their expertise in learning science and measurement can be combined with leadership to shape the future of the profession.

Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave

By: Alliance Administrator | Jan 9

A review of "Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces That Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave" by Brian S. McGowan, PhD, FACEHP, Chief Learning Officer and Co-Founder, ArchMedX Inc.

Quality and Innovation Summit (QIS) 2016: Coming Together to Provide a Unique Learning Experience

By: Alliance Administrator | Dec 5

This past September, 204 continuing education professionals and other healthcare stakeholders returned to their work settings armed with ideas and relevant action plans after attending the inaugural Alliance Quality and Innovation Summit (QIS) 2016 at Cleveland Clinic.

Update on Foundation for Continuing Education in the Health Professions

By: Alliance Administrator | Dec 5

The Alliance Board has acknowledged changes to the Foundation for Continuing Education in the Health Professions (FCEhp), and we wish to explain what those changes are and why they were made.

Research and Evaluation Conversation Series: A Conversation with Heidi Keeler, Ph.D., RN

By: Alliance Administrator | Dec 5

In an interview with Heidi Keeler, Ph.D., RN, Wendy Turell, DrPH, CHCP, addresses Alliance National Learning Competency Area 3: Measuring the Effectiveness of CEhp Activities and the Impact of Overall CEhp Program.

Communicating Across Generations

By: Alliance Administrator | Oct 3

Although generational differences go far back into recorded history, there is now research on how different generations work, think, learn and behave.

Education Is First Line in Combating the Opioid Crisis

By: Alliance Administrator | Sep 12

FDA Hearing on ER-LA Opioid REMS

Adult Learning: Observations from the Sidelines

By: Alliance Administrator | Jul 4

The purpose of this article is not to replicate what you can find elsewhere, but rather to share my observations about adult learning principles that I have made throughout my career. For 14 years, I oversaw all the continuing professional development activities of the American College of Cardiology

The 9th Annual Industry Summit and Its Collective Wisdom

By: Alliance Administrator | Jun 6

The Alliance Industry Summit (AIS) held a successful meeting May 9-11, 2016, in Philadelphia, with over 250 participants and speakers.

Alliance National Learning Competencies: Why, What and How

By: Alliance Administrator | May 2

Describing the work we do in CEhp to individuals outside of our field can be challenging. It is sometimes equally challenging to answer our own questions about the work we do.