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Physician recruitment and retention are extremely important aspects of a successful healthcare organization. Physician expectations regarding their jobs has changed and leadership development is an important driver of physician alignment with a hospital "Physicians are a hospital's partner and have to be involved in every aspect of the organization," said Dr. Levine. "How can an organization be successful if the physicians are not sitting at all the decision-making tables? Organizations have to help develop and create physician leadership." A tried and tested way to create effective physician leadership at a hospital is the formation of a physician advisory council. A PAC is designed to give physicians a forum for transparent communication. It allows them to give CEOs direct input and feedback and gives them a seat at the table. "Early discussion of initiatives and ideas with physicians through the PAC also creates alignment with an organization's strategic goals," said Dr. Levine.

What You’ll Learn Define palliative care and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families Describe the characteristics of patients who can benefit from palliative care Locate resources to address your patients' palliative care needs What You’ll Earn After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. OWMC clinicians can earn the following free continuing education credits: Case Management: 1.25 CE Licensed Professional Counselors: 1.00 CE Medicine: 0.75 CME, 0.75 ABIM MOC (Medical Knowledge Only) Nursing: 1.00 CNE Social Work: 1.25 CE (NYSED) Social Work: 1.00 CE (NASW)

What You’ll Learn Define palliative care and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families Describe the characteristics of patients who can benefit from palliative care Locate resources to address your patients' palliative care needs What You’ll Earn After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. OWMC clinicians can earn the following free continuing education credits: Case Management: 1.25 CE Licensed Professional Counselors: 1.00 CE Medicine: 0.75 CME, 0.75 ABIM MOC (Medical Knowledge Only) Nursing: 1.00 CNE Social Work: 1.25 CE (NYSED) Social Work: 1.00 CE (NASW)

Physician recruitment and retention are extremely important aspects of a successful healthcare organization. Physician expectations regarding their jobs has changed and leadership development is an important driver of physician alignment with a hospital "Physicians are a hospital's partner and have to be involved in every aspect of the organization," said Dr. Levine. "How can an organization be successful if the physicians are not sitting at all the decision-making tables? Organizations have to help develop and create physician leadership." A tried and tested way to create effective physician leadership at a hospital is the formation of a physician advisory council. A PAC is designed to give physicians a forum for transparent communication. It allows them to give CEOs direct input and feedback and gives them a seat at the table. "Early discussion of initiatives and ideas with physicians through the PAC also creates alignment with an organization's strategic goals," said Dr. Levine.

What You’ll Learn While excellent disease management is a must in all situations, caring for the sickest patients must also incorporate patient priorities for function and quality of life, attention to physical and emotional distress, and support for the all-important family caregiver. Expert symptom control, honoring patient goals and preferences, skilled communication, coordination of care, and support for family caregivers result in improved quality of life and outcomes for patients and their families. Take the courses in the Relief of Suffering Across the Disease Trajectory unit to learn essential strategies. What You’ll Earn OWMC clinicians can earn the following free continuing education credits and MOC points: Case Management: 3.00 CE Licensed Professional Counselors: 3.00 CE Medicine: 2.50 CME, 2.50 ABIM MOC (Medical Knowledge Only) Nursing: 3.00 CNE Social Work: 3.00 CE (NASW) Social Work: 3.00 CE (NYSED)

What You’ll Learn Define palliative care and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families Describe the characteristics of patients who can benefit from palliative care Locate resources to address your patients' palliative care needs What You’ll Earn After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. OWMC clinicians can earn the following free continuing education credits: Case Management: 1.25 CE Licensed Professional Counselors: 1.00 CE Medicine: 0.75 CME, 0.75 ABIM MOC (Medical Knowledge Only) Nursing: 1.00 CNE Social Work: 1.25 CE (NYSED) Social Work: 1.00 CE (NASW)

Physician recruitment and retention are extremely important aspects of a successful healthcare organization. Physician expectations regarding their jobs has changed and leadership development is an important driver of physician alignment with a hospital "Physicians are a hospital's partner and have to be involved in every aspect of the organization," said Dr. Levine. "How can an organization be successful if the physicians are not sitting at all the decision-making tables? Organizations have to help develop and create physician leadership." A tried and tested way to create effective physician leadership at a hospital is the formation of a physician advisory council. A PAC is designed to give physicians a forum for transparent communication. It allows them to give CEOs direct input and feedback and gives them a seat at the table. "Early discussion of initiatives and ideas with physicians through the PAC also creates alignment with an organization's strategic goals," said Dr. Levine.

What You’ll Learn Define palliative care and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families Describe the characteristics of patients who can benefit from palliative care Locate resources to address your patients' palliative care needs What You’ll Earn After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. OWMC clinicians can earn the following free continuing education credits: Case Management: 1.25 CE Licensed Professional Counselors: 1.00 CE Medicine: 0.75 CME, 0.75 ABIM MOC (Medical Knowledge Only) Nursing: 1.00 CNE Social Work: 1.25 CE (NYSED) Social Work: 1.00 CE (NASW)

What You’ll Learn Define palliative care and the impact it has on quality of life for patients and their families Describe the characteristics of patients who can benefit from palliative care Locate resources to address your patients' palliative care needs What You’ll Earn After completing the course, you’ll earn a Verification of Attendance certificate. OWMC clinicians can earn the following free continuing education credits: Case Management: 1.25 CE Licensed Professional Counselors: 1.00 CE Medicine: 0.75 CME, 0.75 ABIM MOC (Medical Knowledge Only) Nursing: 1.00 CNE Social Work: 1.25 CE (NYSED) Social Work: 1.00 CE (NASW)

Physician recruitment and retention are extremely important aspects of a successful healthcare organization. Physician expectations regarding their jobs has changed and leadership development is an important driver of physician alignment with a hospital "Physicians are a hospital's partner and have to be involved in every aspect of the organization," said Dr. Levine. "How can an organization be successful if the physicians are not sitting at all the decision-making tables? Organizations have to help develop and create physician leadership." A tried and tested way to create effective physician leadership at a hospital is the formation of a physician advisory council. A PAC is designed to give physicians a forum for transparent communication. It allows them to give CEOs direct input and feedback and gives them a seat at the table. "Early discussion of initiatives and ideas with physicians through the PAC also creates alignment with an organization's strategic goals," said Dr. Levine.