University of Mississippi Medical Center
Division of Continuing Health Professional Education
Policies and Procedures
EVALUATION
Policy and Procedures
Policy
All continuing education activities must be evaluated post program for effectiveness in
meeting the identified educational needs.
Procedures
Participant post activity evaluation may vary depending on the accreditation received for
a specific activity. National and state accrediting bodies have instituted criteria for these
as follows:
1.
Nurses (University of Mississippi School of Nursing)
Three year accreditation period – expires: mid 2015.
As an approved provider of nursing CE through the Mississippi Nurses
Foundation evaluation of an activity should include relationship of
objectives to overall goals, learner achievement of each objective,
expertise of each presenter and the appropriateness of teaching strategies.
Learners should be encouraged to complete the evaluation tool at the end
of the activity. CHPE regular evaluation is used or an alternative tool
with the School of Nursing CE and CHPE approval.
2.
Non discipline specific continuing education units (CEUs) (University of
Mississippi Medical Center – CHPE). No expiration date.
As an institution of higher learning approved through the Southern
Association of Colleges (SACS). Methods of evaluation to determine the
effectiveness should be developed and applied as an integral part of each
program. Specific objectives should be developed and evaluation of
student achievement by the program sponsor is essential for maintaining
effectiveness for future programs. Innovative approaches to evaluation are
encouraged. Provision should be made for recording evaluative indices
whenever appropriate. CHPE regular evaluation is to be used or
alternative evaluation tool with CHPE approval. Learners are encouraged
to complete the evaluation tool.
3.
Pharmacists (The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, Bureau
of Pharmaceutical Services (UMMC)
As a nationally accredited program the Bureau of Pharmaceutical Services
may apply for credit through the National Pharmacy Association for
credit. All activities must be evaluated to measure effectiveness of the
activity. Learners must complete the evaluation tool in order to
receive credit. CHPE regular evaluation is to be used or alternative
evaluation tool with Bureau and CHPE approval.
4.
Physicians (University of Mississippi School of Medicine)
Accreditation Approved: November 2012 – November 2014. Accreditation
Provider Number is 000356.
As a nationally approved organization by ACCME to award
AMA Category 1 credit(s)™ it is mandated by the Essential
Areas and their Elements #2.4 that all individual activities are
evaluated to measure the effectiveness of the activity in meeting
identified educational needs, as measured by satisfaction, knowledge or
skill. Further evaluation to measure by practice application and/or health
status improvement is encouraged.
Providers should have a mechanism in place to identify appropriate time
each learner attended at any one activity. When using the live activity
evaluation tool UMMC has chosen to require physicians to include
their name on the evaluation tool and to evaluate only the lectures they
attended. Certificates awarding credits will be based on the evaluation
completion unless otherwise indicated.
Evaluation tools to include, but not limited to, CHPE live activity
evaluation, RSS short form, activity course director/planners
own evaluation tool (must be approved by CHPE before implementation),
American Heart Association and American College of Surgeons
certification course forms.
5.
Social Worker National Association of Social Workers, Mississippi
Chapter. (University of Mississippi Medical Center – CHPE)
Accreditation Approved: January 15, 2012 through January 14, 2014.
Measures of evaluation need to be established during the planning phase
and linked directly with the event’s learning objectives. Two distinct but
related measures of evaluation may be appropriate. The first is the
instructor’s, sponsor’s and participants’ assessment of the event with
respect to content, format, methodology, instruction and facilities. The
second is assessment of the knowledge acquired by participants and is
based on demonstration of a taught skill, an oral or written test, a project
or report, a self-assessment checklist, other instrument designed to collect
data on changes in participant knowledge or performance attributed to the
educational experience. The instructor(s) and sponsor together should
review the evaluation outcome and revise subsequent events accordingly.
6.
Other accrediting bodies When other accreditation is applied for through
non-UMMC agencies, their guidelines should be followed using the
CHPE regular evaluation form as a basis. Mandatory completion for
credit will depend on the accrediting body.
Standard Participant Post Activity Evaluation Tool
Under the guidelines of all disciplines CHPE shall utilize a standardized post activity
evaluation that indicates the following:
1. Name of participant
2. Professional category
3. Employment/ practice setting
4. Employment within or out of Mississippi
5. Expertise, organization and effectiveness of each presenter
6. Learner achievement of stated objectives for each topic and how
content related to the goal/purpose of the meeting
7. Expertise of overall speaker and meeting satisfaction
8. Commercial bias on the behalf of the presenters
9. Changes in clinical practice as a result of attending the meeting
10. General comments on the activity and suggestions on topics and
speakers for the future.
See attached standard evaluation form with instructions
All standard evaluations forms are provided through on-line survey. Data is downloaded
and compiled into one report. Other forms may be used as needed, including the
standardized brief evaluation form.
See attached standard evaluation form
See attached Heart Association ACLS, BLS, PALS evaluation forms
See attached American College of Surgeons ATLS evaluation forms
All evaluation results must be recorded, reviewed for quality assurance and for planning
future activities, and then filed in the activity folder. The activity director, planning
committee members should be sent a copy of the evaluation synopsis for review and used
as a guideline for planning future activities. Each speaker may be sent their evaluation or
the entire package, at the discretion of the program PA and faculty director. Speakers for
nursing activities are traditionally sent only their evaluation.
Standard Evaluation Critique Tool for Speakers
All nursing approved activities require that speakers critique the activity sponsor. This
form may be used for any activity at the discretion of the PA and the activity director.
These forms should be reviewed and used as a guideline for planning future activities.
See attached Faculty Critique form
Three Month Post Activity Evaluation
All activities should include at least one follow-up evaluation tool. Survey should
contain no more than five (5) questions and should be a basis for the success of the
program. These evaluations should be reviewed and used as a guideline for the success
of the activity, planning future activities and a basis for follow-up with participants if
needed. Online survey should be completed.
Survey should contain the following:
1. Explanation for follow-up
2. Questions regarding changes made in their practice as a result of the
activity, appropriateness of the topics in their clinical practice, and what
they perceive to be their education gaps in education that may be
addressed at a future conference.
See attached sample follow-up evaluation
Other Methods of Post Activity Evaluation
Other methods may be developed as needed. Example: Invite attendees to participate in
a follow-up workshop or skill session to enhance their knowledge of a perceived gap in
education that they have identified.
CHPE Manual: Policy and Procedure – Post Activity Evaluation.doc 7/08; 7/10; 12/11; 1/12; 3/13