PEA - DEPAP QI-DPAP QI 2024 (1)

DPAP QI 2024 (1)

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The document outlines the American College of Preventive Medicine's (ACPM) Diplomate Practice Assessment Plan (DPAP) for board certification candidates through the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) in 2024. The DPAP aims to fulfill the Practice Enhancement Activity (PEA) component required by the American Board of Medical Specialties for diplomates of all specialties. The document, alongside its instruction manual, guides candidates in completing their PEA, which is part of a ten-year cycle required for certification in preventive medicine.<br /><br />Participants in the PEA must submit their activity materials ahead of deadlines, as requests for additional information by ACPM won't extend deadlines. Fraudulent activities during the process may lead to serious repercussions, including potential reporting to the National Practitioner Databank.<br /><br />The document also contains instructions for participants to choose and complete a practice evaluation tool: Clinical Practice Evaluation, 360-Degree Feedback Evaluation, Report Card Evaluation, or Portfolio Evaluation. Each tool assists diplomates in assessing and improving their practice performance through a structured process involving the selection of specific competencies and target areas for improvement.<br /><br />The document details a structured six-step process: selecting an evaluation tool, preparing for the evaluation, completing the evaluation, identifying target areas for improvement, developing a quality improvement plan, and measuring improvement. Successful completion of these steps requires data collection, analysis, and evaluation of one's practice.<br /><br />Additionally, a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) approach is recommended for quality improvement. The document lists reference materials and provides a checklist to help candidates compile necessary documents for submission. Feedback is sought to improve the process, emphasizing the document's role in helping diplomates enhance their preventive medicine practice quality.

Keywords

American College of Preventive Medicine

Diplomate Practice Assessment Plan

board certification

Practice Enhancement Activity

preventive medicine

evaluation tools

quality improvement

Plan-Do-Study-Act

American Board of Medical Specialties

National Practitioner Databank