As of May 1, 2008, it will be the responsibility of each PBMT to retain supporting documentation reflecting the activity in which he or she has been engaged which would support their CME activities. Random audits will be performed annually on a percentage of CME Activity Reports as a validating procedure. Failure to produce the necessary documentation, should the applicant be the subject of the random audit, could result in loss of credentialing. The applicant is ultimately responsible to provide verification of CME activity and explain discrepancies. Acceptable documentation is as follows:
CME Credits
1. Approved Blood Management Meetings: An official document from the meeting sponsor documenting attendance and the number of CME credits approved.
2. Autotransfusion Publications: Complete reference of publication (journal, book) including authors, title, journal and page numbers.
3. Blood Management Presentation: Copy of program agenda.
4. Self Directed Continuing Education (SDCE) Material: An official document from the sponsor documenting successful completion of post-test on IBBM approved blood management material and number of CME credits awarded.
5. A manufacture blood management course that has been received IBBM CME approval.