The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources
2012 Annual Ambulatory Care Conference Preconference Session
The Joint Commission’s Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification Option
DoubleTree - Oak Brook, IL
November 7, 2012
Product Code: EDU1222

Back By Popular Demand! This preconference will increase awareness of the Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) model and its impact on patient outcomes and overall efficiency. It is dedicated to participants that need to receive the latest information related to this certification option. Taught directly by Joint Commission faculty with primary knowledge of this certification option you will learn about the PCMH specific requirements, what to expect during the on-site survey, and other related accreditation activities (such as, resources available, scoring, the application process, and how to get started). Get your questions answered and learn the latest updates to the PCMH certification option.

Faculty:

• Lon Berkeley, MS, Project Director, Community Health Center Accreditation, The Joint Commission
• Jay R. Afrow, DMD, MHA, Surveyor, Ambulatory Care, The Joint Commission
• Joyce Webb, RN, BSN, MBA, CMPE, Project Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation, The Joint Commission

Who should attend:

This conference is designed for ambulatory administrators, clinical directors and managers, nurses, quality improvement professionals, physicians, and staff from diverse ambulatory settings who work within patient safety initiatives.

Summary of Continuing Education contact hours awarded:
5.75 ACCME; 5.75 ANCC

Objectives:

At the end of the Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification Option Preconference, the participants will be able to:

1. Explain the key characteristics included in the Joint Commission’s PCMH model and how the PCMH option relates to Ambulatory Care accreditation.
2. Describe the PCMH specific requirements and on-site survey process for the certification option.
3. Identify the resources, tools, and strategies available to help implement the PCMH certification option requirements.

Click Here for Agenda
(Agenda and speakers are subject to change. Last updated August 9, 2012.)

Double Tree Hotel Oak Brook
1909 Spring Rd.
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone:  630-472-6000
Room Rate:  $119
Cut-off date:  10/17/2012 - Call early for availability!

The hotel is located approximately 14 miles from O’Hare Airport & about 20 miles from Midway Airport.
American Taxi: 877-755-2227
Universal Taxi: 630-617-5400
1 person: Approximately $30-$35

A1 Limo: 630-355-8824
1 Person: Approximately $31.00-$36 for Shared, $51-$65 for private car

Fares are subject to change, please confirm when you call to make your reservation. If you do not pre-arrange a taxi, but plan on taking a taxi from the airport, please make sure you do not use a City of Chicago Taxi–these will be much more expensive. Make sure you use a suburban taxi service.

Looking for something to do in the evening?
Located right across the parking lot within walking distance is Oak Brook Center Mall.
http://www.oakbrookcenter.com/visit

Catch a show at Drury Lane Theatre, a short shuttle ride away.
http://www.drurylaneoakbrook.com/live_theatre/tickets.shtml

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Product Code:  EDU1222

 

Pricing:

Early Bird - $349 per registrant - Enter EB in the VIP/Promotional Code box when ordering on-line or using the registration form, or ask for the EB Promotional Code  when ordering by phone.
(Expires 30 days before the program.  Payment must be received 30 days prior to the program)

Regular - $425 per registrant

To register call 877-223-6866.

All live event registrations close 5 calendar days prior to the event start date.

Payments submitted by check require 14 days to process.

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