Joint Commission: Primary Care Medical Home - Ambulatory Pre-Conference - Nov 7th

Primary Care Medical Home - Ambulatory Pre-Conference - 11/7Date: 11/7/2012Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location:Doubletree Hotel Oak Brook1909 Spring Rd.Oak Brook, IL 60523United States The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources2012 Annual Ambulatory Care Conference Preconference SessionThe Joint Commission’s Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification OptionBack By Popular Demand! This preconference will increase awareness of the Joint Commission’s Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) model and its impact on patient outcomes, access to care, care coordination, and patient-centeredness. It is designed for participants needing to understand the latest information about this PCMH 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, how it relates to other related accreditation activities, resources available, and how to get started. Get your questions answered and hear from an organization that has achieved the PCMH certification option.Faculty:Jay R. Afrow, DMD, MHA, Surveyor, Ambulatory Care, The Joint CommissionLon Berkeley, MS, Project Director, Community Health Center Accreditation, Co-lead PCMH Initiative, The Joint CommissionJoyce Webb, RN, BSN, MBA, CMPE, Project Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Evaluation, Co-lead PCMH Initiative, The JointWho should attend:This conference is designed for ambulatory care administrators, clinical directors, managers, nurses, quality improvement professionals, primary care providers, and other staff from ambulatory care settings interested in becoming a primary care medical home.