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ForwardPatient Safety Organization (PSO) Workforce Certification - Module 6: Confidentiality Training [2026TCPS]
The Certified PSO Workforce (CPSOW) course is a detailed, instructional program for PSO Workforce. This course educates PSO workforce on legal duties and professional responsibilities under the Patient Safety Act as well as how the statutory protections work to protect patient safety work product and healthcare providers. PSO Workforce course graduates can expect to design innovative real-world programs for their members to improve patient safety and the quality of patient care delivery in the current environment healthcare environment. The program consists of 6 study modules and a extensive certification exam. UNT and AQIPS sets the industry-standard for PSO workforce competencies and professional development for a thriving community of PSO Workforce professionals.
This training does not constitute legal advice. Any characters in stories or examples are fictitious - any likeness to actual people or events is coincidental. If you have questions about this training or confidentiality within your Patient Safety Organization, please contact [email protected].
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurses and pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
When you complete this module, you will be able to:
Identify some patient safety activities carried out by or on behalf of a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) or healthcare provider.
Recognize the purpose of the Patient Safety Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA) of 2005.
Distinguish Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP) reporting pathways.
Recall some examples of permitted disclosures.
Course summary
- 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 31, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.75 ANCC
- 0.75 AOA Category 2-B
- 0.75 HSC Participation
Disclosures
In accordance with the appropriate accrediting bodies, all planners, teachers, and authors with control over activity content are required to disclose to the provider any relevant financial relationships (those held by the person, currently or within the last 24 months) with ineligible interests. Accredited providers are required to provide this information to learners before the start of an activity. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Division of Academic Innovation's office planning team nor the subject matter experts have anything to disclose.
Primary Authors and Planners
Jennifer Barrow, MSN
Patient Safety & Quality Executive
Texas Center for Patient Safety (SaferCare)
UNT Health Fort Worth
Justin Burton, MBA, BSN RN, CPPS, CPHQ, NE-BC
Director, Texas Center for Patient Safety (SaferCare)
Assistant Professor, UNT Health College of Nursing
UNT Health Fort Worth
Peggy Binzer, JD
Executive Director
Alliance for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (AQIPS)
Peer-Reviewers
Lauren Dobbs, PA
Chair, Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Studies, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
UNT Health Fort Worth
Janice Knebl, DO, MBA
Chief Medical Officer, Regents Professor
Internal & Specialty Medicine, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
UNT Health Fort Worth
Megan Wesling, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
Chair, Associate Professor
Pharmacotherapy, System College of Pharmacy and Health Professions
UNT Health Fort Worth
Planner
Molly O'Brian, BAPR
Business Coordinator
Texas Center for Patient Safety (SaferCare)
UNT Health Fort Worth
Instructional Design
Adrienne Wilson, MEd
Senior Instructional Designer
Department of Educational Development, Division of Academic Innovation
UNT Health Fort Worth
Brenda Wilson, MS, CHCP
Senior Instructional Designer
Department of Continuing Education & Assessment, Division of Academic Innovation
UNT Health Fort Worth
In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 06/03/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
American Osteopathic Association
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.
Designation Statements
Physicians
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this program for a maximum of 0.75 contact hour of AOA Category 2B CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 06/03/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurses
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity provides up to 0.75 contact hours(s).
Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for 0.75 hour(s) of participation.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until October 31, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
- 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.75 ANCC
- 0.75 AOA Category 2-B
- 0.75 HSC Participation
Price
Individuals should register and complete this course through the UNT Health Short Course and Microcredential catelog.
Required Hardware/software
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Accessibility Statement
If you require special assistance to participate in this activity, please call (817) 735-2539 or email: [email protected]. An Equal Opportunity University.