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ADA CERP Provider Newsletter June 2006 Articles
Call for Comments on proposed changes in the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures For several years, CERP has continued to address commercialism in CE. Last year some changes in the Standards were proposed, but not approved. This year comments are being solicited on possible revisions related to product training. Comments are due August 15, 2006. At its Spring 2006 meeting, the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) Committee acted on 72 ADA CERP applications, six requests for reconsideration and eight progress reports. The Committee granted recognition or continued recognition to 75 continuing education providers. The ADA CERP currently recognizes 341 CE providers:
View the complete List of ADA CERP Recognized Providers on ADA.org. Recognition Terms in Effect NEW! In response to provider feedback, the term of ADA CERP recognition changed in 2004 from three years to terms of two, three or four years, based on the level of compliance with the Standards. All meet the minimum standards, although it’s a matter of degree. The two years would have more recommendations, particularly in the major areas, i.e., Eligibility, III. Objectives, IV. Evaluation, V. Commercialism/Promotional Conflict of Interest, VI. Educational Methods, VII. Instructors, IX. Administration, XI. Publicity, XIII. Patient Protection. All are approved CERP sponsors and all constituent societies can access the Extended Approval Process (EAP) regardless of whether they are two, three or four years. An explanation of the recognition terms is as follows:
Congratulations to the following providers awarded a four-year term of recognition Academy of Osseointegration The CERP committee encourages you to include the CERP logo in publicity. Please refer to the policy online or available on request. If you need a camera ready copy of the logo, e-mail or call Kim Hendricks, x2869. The Committee discussed procedures related to requests for extension of submission of requested materials for CERP recognition. A provider may make such a request when applications are scheduled for consideration at a specific meeting and the provider is unable to meet the deadline for submission. A $210 fee may be assessed for the request. The Committee will grant requests for extensions for submission of applications, but not progress reports.
Pre-printed Application Tabs NEW! As a courtesy and aid to providers applying or re-applying for ADA CERP recognition, pre-printed tabs have been created for applicants to use in the preparation of their applications. The pre-printed tabs indicate the different sections of the application. Additionally, each tab lists the information and documentation that is required or may be required to be placed behind each tab. A set of four tabs (one set for each of the three copies of the application required for review, and one set for the copy of the application the provider keeps) will be sent with all future re-application packets. The set of four tabs will be sent on request to new applicants. Please use the tabs. It helps the provider organize the application and helps the CERP committee too as it reviews the applications. CE Course Listing Online Now Open to All One of the benefits of ADA CERP recognition is that approved providers may, via the Internet, publicize their courses and conferences in the ADA Course Listing. This listing of courses offered by ADA CERP recognized providers is available online through ADA.org. And now anyone can access this site; it is no longer restricted to ADA members. We encourage you to publicize all of your CE courses online as we have had feedback from some who were disappointed with the limited number of courses available and/or subject matter available through this Web site. Please list all of your available courses! This is a free promotional opportunity. Please take advantage of it. If you do not currently list your CE courses or conferences on ADA.org and wish to do so, or if you have forgotten your ID and password, please contact the ADA CERP program assistant at hendricksk@ada.org. When submitting your e-mail request to publicize your courses on ADA.org, please indicate the name of the recognized provider and the name of the individual who will be responsible for entering and editing the information online. If you have a name change for the CERP contact person or any other change such as address, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, etc., please be sure and let our office know about these changes or you may change this information yourself if you have a user ID and password. If you need a user ID and password, please follow the directions in the above paragraph. It’s very important to have current information on file in the database so that we can get reapplication material, invoices and any mailings to the correct person. Next Application and Progress Report Deadline January 12, 2007 is the deadline for submission of new applications and re-applications, progress reports and other reports related to continued recognition. All recognized providers whose recognition period ends June 2007, must re-apply in order to be eligible for continued recognition. Re-applications, new applications, progress reports and other types of reports that are due in Spring 2007 and received by the January 12, 2007 deadline will be reviewed at the Spring 2007 meeting of the ADA CERP. Providers due to re-apply or submit progress reports and other types of reports for review in Spring 2007 should receive a re-application packet by mail in August 2006. If your organization is submitting a new application, re-application or report, be sure to use the current revised version of the application and to reference the current revised version of the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures and current versions of pertinent policy and reporting documents in the application or reporting process. Applications submitted on obsolete forms or submitted incomplete may not be processed for review. If you have any questions about completing an application or report, or about the application or reporting process, deadlines, and how to obtain the current and electronic versions of all relevant documents, or if we can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the ADA CERP program assistant, Ms. Kim Hendricks at 800-621-8099, x2869 or hendricksk@ada.org or the manager of the ADA CERP, Ms. Marsha Stiegel at 800-621-8099, x2704 or stiegelm@ada.org. Procedures for Appeal of An Adverse Action Against a Continuing Education Provider – This new policy came into effect in Spring 2006. Please refer to it online in the Standards. Complaints Policy–This new policy, adopted April 2006, is posted online and is in the Standards and Procedures. ADA CERP Documents and Information Many resources are currently available to support CE providers. The following documents and information are available on ADA.org as indicated and/or by request at no cost from the ADA CERP offices at: 800-621-8099, x2869 or hendricksk@ada.org.
Please note that the Standards & Procedures were updated in January 2006. There were no specific changes in the Standards, but fees and procedures were edited to reflect current CERP policies. There were changes to the Complaints Policy and the Policy Statement on Reporting Substantive Changes.
Comments, Suggestions, or Questions about the ADA CERP The purpose of the ADA CERP Provider Newsletter is to inform the recognized providers and other interested audiences about issues and changes related to the ADA CERP. We welcome your input and inquiries about the ADA CERP and about this newsletter. Specific suggestions for content for the newsletter are welcome and appreciated. CDEL/ADA CERP Leadership: Dr. Stephen R. McDonnell ADA CERP Staff: Ms. Kimberly A. Hendricks American Dental Association - ADA CERP |
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