## Quality Improvement and CME

### Frequently Asked Questions

**What are the benefits of participation?**
- Identify and implement strategies for improving autism screening in your practice
- Receive customized reports showing your progress in improving autism screening and follow-up rates
- Improve knowledge of early signs of autism, valid screening tools, and appropriate management.
- Participate in monthly case review webcasts
- Earn Part 4 Maintenance of Certification credit for the American Board of Pediatrics

**Who can participate?**
- You must use CHADIS (Child Health and Development Interactive System) for screening.
- You must be a practicing clinician and see patients less than 3 years of age. We recommend that clinicians only participate if they see 10 or more patients per month who are between the ages of 18 and 30 months.

**What are the requirements for Part 4 Credit?**
- Use CHADIS to administer the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (MCHAT) to parents of children of the appropriate ages for the duration of your participation.
- Participate in at least three case review/QI webcasts.
- Complete a baseline Quality Improvement Cycle screening 10 children followed by a minimum of 2 additional cycles of at least 10 children each. At the completion of each cycle, you will review a report of your progress, identify additional strategies for improving rates of autism screening and Follow Up Interview rates, and implement a change to improve rates.
- Watch an autism training video and complete online pre and post quizzes.

**How long will it take to complete the project?**
- You can complete the project in as little as 3 months. You may finish sooner or choose to participate for longer, if you wish.

**For more information or to register:**
Contact Sharissa Epps [**via email**](mailto:sepps@chadis.com) or 410-241-6884.

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