Kentucky Medical Association

Manual on Accreditation for CME Programs

Table of Contents
  1. CME Essential Areas and Their Elements
  2. Standards for Commercial Support
  3. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
  4. Accreditation Policies and Guidelines (including Conflict of Interest and Reimbursement/Honoraria Guidelines)
  5. Guide to the KMA Re-accreditation Process, and Instructions for Conducting a Self-Study for Re-accreditation
  6. Surveyor Report Form
  7. KMA Accreditation Fees
  8. Policy for Handling Complaints/Inquiries Regarding Providers
  9. Procedures for Reconsideration and Appeal of Adverse Accreditation Decisions
  10. Pre-application for KMA Accreditation
  11. Guide to the KMA Accreditation Process, and Instructions for Completion of an Initial Self-Study
  12. Documents and Forms

    a. Documentation Review and Planning Guide for a CME Activity
    b. Documentation Review and Planning Guide for Regularly Scheduled Conferences
    c. Sample 1st Letter to Faculty Initiating Disclosure
    d. Disclosure Form and Definitions
    e. Sample 2nd Letter to Faculty (with Details of Presentation Content)
    f.  Sample Written Agreement for Commercial Support
    g. Sample Statements
    h. Sample Sign-In Sheet
    i. Sample Evaluation Form
    j. Tabs for Self-Study Report

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