Federation of State Physician Health Programs
2015 Annual Education Conference
& Business Meeting
Pursuing Physician Health Best Practices:
Promotion of Accountability, Consistency & Excellence
The Worthington Renaissance Hotel – Fort Worth, TX
Friday, April 24 – Monday, April 27, 2015
Abstract Submission Form
Attached please find the 2015 FSPHP Annual Education Conference & Business Meeting
abstract submission form. Please type all applicable information in the spaces provided.
To be considered, abstracts must be submitted via e-mail by September 30, 2014
to dbrennan@mms.org or by mail postmarked by September 30, 2014 to:
Debbie Brennan
FSPHP
860 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451
781.434.7343
Authors will be notified via e-mail of acceptance by November 14, 2014.
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Pursuing Physician Health Best Practices:
Promotion of Accountability, Consistency & Excellence
The Worthington Renaissance Hotel – Fort Worth, TX Friday, April 24 – Monday, April 27, 2015
Abstract Submission Form
Title of Abstract Submission
Corresponding author
Dr.
Ms.
Mr.
Name and degree(s)
Title and affiliation
Program
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone number with Area Code
Fax number
E-mail
Will Present in Ft. Worth, Texas if Accepted:
Yes
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No
Co-author 1 (maximum of 3)
Dr.
Ms.
Mr.
Name and degree(s)
Title and affiliation
Program
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone number with Area Code
Fax number
E-mail
Will Present in Ft. Worth, Texas if Accepted:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Co-Author 2
Dr.
Ms.
Mr.
Name and degree(s)
Title and affiliation
Program
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone number with Area Code
Fax number
E-mail
Will Present in Ft. Worth, Texas if Accepted:
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Co-Author 3
Dr.
Ms.
Mr.
Name and degree(s)
Title and affiliation
Program
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone number with Area Code
Fax number
E-mail
Will Present in Ft. Worth, Texas if Accepted:
Yes
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No
Guidelines for Abstract Submission:
The program will be organized along the 4 main objectives listed below in bold. In
submitting your abstract, please check one of these main objectives and any of the specific
objectives below it that best reflects your submission.
1. IDENTIFY BEST PRACTICES AND DESCRIBE THE METHODS IN WHICH PHPS CAN ACHIEVE
ACCOUNTABILITY, CONSISTENCY AND EXCELLENCE
Discuss common goals of physician health programs and licensure boards,
including promotion of patient safety
Explain alternative options to 12-step programs to participants with other
belief systems who present to physician health programs
Demonstrate strategies for addressing the media on physician health matters
Employ quality management principles to preserve the credibility of physician
health programs
Explain behavioral health models for monitoring physicians and other health
care professionals to promote patient safety
Describe evidence-based case management methods utilized by physician
health programs
Describe the key confidentiality laws that govern PHPs and identify the best
practices
Identify financial strategies to sustain effective physician health program
services
Evaluate best practices for random drug testing and identify new
methodologies
2. COMPARE DIFFERENT TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING
DISORDERS AND DEFINE OUTCOMES
Compare the efficacy of different inpatient vs. outpatient vs. other treatment
modalities for physicians and other health care professionals
Evaluate the transition from DSM IV to DSM-V and the application to physician
health programs
Discuss prevention strategies for the prescription drug and accidental
overdose epidemic
3. DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING COGNITION ISSUES
Identify effective outreach methods for identifying common neurological,
psychiatric, and other medical illnesses that may affect the aging physician
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4. DESCRIBE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN THE PROFESSION AND
STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE BURNOUT IN PHYSICIANS
Explain and apply the effect of provider wellness activities on physical and
mental health and their impact on patient behavior
Define the concept of resilience and identify strategies that can be used to
enhance health and reduce burnout
Relate relapse prevention strategies to participants, which will promote
physician health and recovery
Other Topic of Interest Relative to Physician Health
Type of Submission:
Paper Session
Workshop Session
Poster Session
Paper Session: Oral presentations of scientific, data-based findings. Presentations may be
grouped into related sessions. Individual presentations will be followed by time for panel
questions and discussion. Presentations are likely to be of 20-30 minutes duration, and
handouts are encouraged.
Workshop Session: Interactive sessions designed to improve skills and knowledge among
those working in the area of physician health. Subject matter is open but should be
designed to address specific, topical issues. Workshops may range from 60-120 minutes
and handouts are encouraged and presenters are responsible for providing handout
materials onsite.
Poster Session: Written presentation of data-based research. Presentations will allow for
discussion between the author and interested parties in an informal setting. Posters should
be easily readable from a distance of one yard, and should be prepared to use an allocated
space of one yard. Handouts are encouraged and presenters are responsible for providing
handout materials onsite. Presenters are also responsible for producing their own poster.
** Presenters may be asked to adjust format or time based on meeting agenda
needs.
Length of Paper or Workshop Session:
30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
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Submission Learning Objectives
Please provide up to three learning objectives. At the conclusion of the session, participants
will be able to:
Learning Objective 1:
Learning Objective 2:
Learning Objective 3:
Abstract Submission
Please type your abstract in the space below. Abstracts are limited to 400 words, and
should state:
1. Submission context (How and why was it developed?)
2. Methods (i.e., How was this study performed? Or, how will this session be
conducted?)
3. Findings/goals (These may overlap with the learning objectives.)
Thank You!
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