Program Information Form Made Simple: A Guide to Completing the ACGME PIF

by HCPro, Vicki L. Hamm

Program Information Form Made A Guide to Completing the ACGME PIFJeri L. Whitten, C-TAGMEVicki Hamm, Contributing authorCompleting the PIF is a complex task. Make it simple.Program Information Form Made A Guide to Completing the ACGME PIF is a resource you can turn to throughout the PIF preparation process. It helps ensure that you have the information you need, when you need it, for successful PIF completion. It will helpSuccessfully navigate PIF preparation with clear guidelinesStay on track with timelines and deadlinesOrganize the information needed to fill out the PIFPrepare the PIFAnswer PIF questionsSample answersDos and don'tsCommon traps to avoidRecruit assistance for PIF completionIdentifying key stakeholdersGetting them on boardDelegating tasksMonitoring their progressA comprehensive and informative PIF is vital for favorable accreditation decisions from the ACGME. This book and CD-ROM set provides a concise guide that program directors and coordinators can easily search, read, and consult as they complete the PIF. ItAdvice on how to answer PIF questionsA timeline for managing paperwork and deadlinesTips for compliance with ACGME guidelinesWays to collaborate with others and obtain all of the form's required informationThis guide breaks down the PIF basics and how to get organized. It also provides content organized around a timeline, so that you know what needs to be completed as you count down from 12, 6, and 3 months prior to your site visit. With this easy-to-use guide, youLearn effective strategies for approaching questions on the PIFDevise a timetable for PIF completionReview sample answers from your peers' PIFsUnderstand and prevent common and repeat citationsOrganize documentation, evaluations, and paperworkEducate residents and faculty about the accreditation processWho will benefit? Residency program directors; residency program coordinators; GME managers, coordinators, administrators, committee members, and office personnel; directors of medical education; and designated institutional officials.

125 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008