Scientific Workshop: W212

Session Title:
Implementation of Test Utilization Initiatives to Improve Quality of Patient Care

Presenters:
Dr. Maria Pasic, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Dr. Daniel Beriault, St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Jennifer Taher, University of Toronto

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to explain and apply:
1. Understand the process of scorecard design, data collection, and distribution to practitioners in order to provide the most relevant information on their ordering practices.
2. Learn how to successfully implement a reflex or hard-stop algorithm in a hospital system, and to gain specific examples of utilization projects that your institution may benefit from.
3. Discuss the role of physician engagement with the laboratory for developing test utilization strategies.

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* 1. Please rate the Session by circling the appropriate number:
Rating Scale:1 Strongly Disagree, 2 Disagree, 3 Neutral, 4 Agree, 5 Strongly Agree

  1 2 3 4 5
Sufficient time was allowed for audience participation/active learning
The facilities were satisfactory.
The session was free from commercial bias
Overall, I would rate this Symposium as excellent

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* 2. Please asses the Speaker by circling the appropriate number.
Rating Scale: 1 Poor, 2 Fair, 3 Good, 4 Very Good, 5 Outstanding
Dr. Maria Pasic, St. Joseph’s Hospital

  1 2 3 4 5
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 3. Please asses the Speaker by circling the appropriate number.
Rating Scale: 1 Poor, 2 Fair, 3 Good, 4 Very Good, 5 Outstanding
Dr. Daniel Beriault, St. Michael’s Hospital

  1 2 3 4 5
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 4. Please asses the Speaker by circling the appropriate number.
Rating Scale: 1 Poor, 2 Fair, 3 Good, 4 Very Good, 5 Outstanding
Dr. Jennifer Taher, University of Toronto

  1 2 3 4 5
Clarity of
Met Stated Objectives
Balanced & Unbiased
Relevant to Practice Overall
Time for Active Learning

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* 5. As a result of attending this session, I am planning to: (please check one)

  YES NO
a) Discuss the session with my colleagues
b) Pursue additional learning activities.
c) Complete a Personal Learning Project.
d) Not change my practice.
e) Change my practice.

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* 6. Please explain the change you are planning to make or the learning you plan to complete:

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* 7. Please indicate which CanMEDS roles you felt were addressed during this educational activity. (Select all that apply)

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* 8. General comments about individual speakers

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* 9. What topics need to be addressed at future conferences to keep you up to date in your profession?

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