There’s a few seats left in the Pre-AMTC Workshops
by camtsblog
“Doing the Right Things Better”
Building a Solid Foundation through
Quality, Utilization and Safety Management
Register: www.camts.org
Sunday, October 18
On board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA
8:00 AM—12 noon ($75.00)
Objectives:
1. Discuss the principles and practical applications of:
a. Quality Management
b. Utilization Management
c. Safety Management
2. Understand the interrelationships between Quality, Utilization and Safety Management
3. Apply lessons-learned in developing a model culture
Outline:
a. Introduction and Importance of Quality, Utilization and Safety Management
b. Practical Applications of
Quality Management (Patti)
Utilization Management (Dudley)
Safety Management (Patti)
c. The Interrelationship Between Quality, Utilization and Safety Management
d. Case Studies
e. Developing a Model Culture of Improvement
“Preparing for Accreditation”
Applying for accreditation & reaccreditation using the
Sunday, October 18
On board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA
8:00 AM—12:00 noon ($75.00)
Objectives:
1. Describe the procedure and eligibility requirements to apply for CAMTS accreditation.
2. List the member organizations and structure of the CAMTS Board of Directors.
3. Describe the application materials: Demographics, Standards Compliance Tool, Attachments and Safety Culture Survey
4. Discuss the Policies governing the accreditation process and decisions
5. Discuss the major differences and changes in the 10th Edition Accreditation Standards
6. Describe the site visit – interviews and tours to be included.
7. Discuss the most frequently cited deficiencies in meeting compliance with the accreditation standards along with medical protocol reviews.
8. List the possible accreditation actions and decisions.
Outline:
a. CAMTS overview, challenges and future direction
b. Application process and materials
Digital PIF – demographics and statistics
Standards Compliance Tool and Attachments
Critical Elements of medical protocols
Safety Culture Survey
c. Policies governing the accreditation process

d. 10th Edition Accreditation Standards – differences between 9th and 10th Editions
e. Site survey process
Scheduling
Interviews and Tours
Opening and closing
Courses are on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA