ACMG Education Workgroups-CCP Committee Charter Review Meeting Minutes November 7

CCP Committee Charter Review Meeting Minutes November 7

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The Continuing Certification Program Committee held a meeting on November 7, 2024, to discuss updates to their charter and various operational aspects. Key participants included Gopalrao V. Velagale (Chair), Ayuko Iverson (Vice Chair), several committee members, and education staff from ACMG.<br /><br />The meeting focused on several important areas:<br /><br />1. **Charter Update:** Jane Radford proposed an update to the committee's charter, suggesting a move away from focusing solely on PPM modules to a broader scope. A new structure was suggested for clarity on committee rotations, meeting schedules, and duties.<br /><br />2. **Committee Structure and Responsibilities:** Emphasis was placed on aligning the committee's work with ABMS standards, enhancing continuing professional development, and ensuring clear definitions of roles and reporting processes. A membership policy was discussed, limiting membership to those unaffiliated with ineligible companies to maintain content integrity.<br /><br />3. **Financial Mitigation Policy:** Strategies for managing financial disclosures were reviewed. The education department will oversee compliance, ensuring the integrity of educational content by identifying and mitigating relevant financial relationships.<br /><br />4. **Committee Composition and Attendance:** It was proposed that committee meetings occur four to six times annually, with an 80% attendance requirement. Terms for chairs and vice-chairs were recommended as two years, followed by a one-year past-chair term.<br /><br />5. **Selection Process for Committee Members:** The process for appointing vice-chairs was clarified, stressing transparency and thorough documentation. A tracking system for participation was recommended.<br /><br />6. **Future Responsibilities and Collaboration:** Future responsibilities were discussed, focusing on reviewing program effectiveness and collaborating with accrediting bodies on patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.<br /><br />7. **Educational Initiatives:** Jane Radford proposed organizing a webinar on ABMS changes and the importance of genetics education, suggesting incorporation in the annual meeting for potential CME credit.<br /><br />The meeting concluded with reminders of important deadlines and an emphasis on transparency and communication. Action items include posting finalized minutes and reviewing the charter for final approval.

Keywords

Continuing Certification Program

Charter Update

Committee Structure

Financial Mitigation Policy

Committee Composition

Selection Process

Future Responsibilities

Educational Initiatives

ACMG

ABMS standards