7. Continu ing Competence The ability to provide service at specified levels of knowledge and skill, not only at the time of initial certification but throughout an individual’s professional career. [Certification: The ICE Handbook] The ongoing commitment of the individual to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills and judgment with the attitudes, values and beliefs required to practice safely, effectively and ethically in a designated role. [Nursing Call to Action 2010]

24. C S Q PRIMARY CERTIFICATION CAQ

25. OCC IOM Reports on Quality Care Patient Perception Alllopathic MOC AOA CAP Program Performance Improvement Initiatives CMSS Conjoint Committee FSMB and MOL

28. Physician Submits Data Quality Improvement Data (CAP, Hospital, etc.) Patient Surveys Board Reviews Data Against National Benchmarks Physician Receives Report with Recommendations for Improvement