Release Date: 3/2020 Review Date: 12/2021 Exp. Date: 12/2024 COURSE DATES:
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CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION & REPORTING IN PENNSYLVANIA
2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™
Enduring Material (Self Study)
TARGET AUDIENCE This course is designed for Pennsylvania health care professionals and other mandatory reporters licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of State who are required to participate in approved child abuse recognition and reporting training as a condition of licensure. COURSE OBJECTIVE The purpose of this course is to educate health care providers about child abuse prevention, recognition, and reporting in accordance with state statutory requirements.
• Read the course materials. HOW TO RECEIVE CREDIT: • Complete the self-assessment questions at the end. A score of 70% is required. • Ret urn your customer information/ answer sheet, evaluation, and payment to InforMed by mail, phone, fax or complete online at program website.
Completion of this course will better enable the course participant to: 1. Discuss the statutory requirements of mandatory reporters within the Commonwealth. 2. Recognize specific signs of child abuse. 3. Assess and document cases of suspected abuse. 4. Describe the reporting procedure for mandatory reporters of child abuse. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
IMPLICIT BIAS IN HEALTHCARE Implicit bias significantly affects how healthcare professionals perceive and make treatment decisions, ultimately resulting in disparities in health outcomes. These biases, often unconscious and unintentional, can shape behavior and produce differences in medical care along various lines, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic status. Healthcare disparities stemming from implicit bias can manifest in several ways. For example, a healthcare provider might unconsciously give less attention to a patient or make assumptions about their medical needs based on race, gender, or age. The unconscious assumptions can lead to delayed or inadequate care, misdiagnoses, or inappropriate treatments, all of which can adversely impact health outcomes. Addressing implicit bias in healthcare is crucial for achieving equity in medical treatment. Strategies to combat these biases involve education and awareness programs for healthcare professionals. These programs help individuals recognize and acknowledge their biases, fostering a more empathetic and unbiased approach to patient care. Additionally, implementing policies and procedures prioritizing equitable treatment for all patients can play a pivotal role in reducing healthcare disparities. Ultimately, confronting implicit bias in healthcare is essential to creating a more just and equitable healthcare system where everyone receives fair and equal treatment regardless of their background or characteristics.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
InforMed is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION STATEMENT InforMed designates this enduring material for maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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