TAGME Accreditation and Compliance 5

Question 1

Under ACGME Institutional Requirements, how often must the GMEC conduct a formal review of each ACGME-accredited program it oversees?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

Answer

ACGME Institutional Requirements mandate that the GMEC conduct an annual review of each program to ensure ongoing compliance and educational quality.

Question 2

A fellowship program wants to add a new rotation at an off-site affiliated hospital. What must the sponsoring institution establish before trainees rotate there?

Accepted Answer

A formal program letter of agreement (PLA) signed by both institutions

Answer

ACGME requires a written Program Letter of Agreement (PLA) between the sponsoring institution and each participating site before residents or fellows train there.

Question 3

Which body has the authority to withdraw ACGME accreditation from a residency program that fails to correct cited deficiencies?

Accepted Answer

The relevant Review Committee (RC)

Answer

Each specialty-specific Review Committee (RC) holds the accreditation decision-making authority for programs within its purview, including withdrawal.

Question 4

A program administrator notices the most recent ADS Annual Update was submitted with incorrect complement numbers. What is the proper corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Contact the program director to submit a revision through ADS and document the correction

Answer

Errors in ADS submissions should be corrected promptly through the ADS portal with program director authorization, documented for compliance records.

Question 5

Which ACGME Common Program Requirement addresses the expectation that programs provide residents with access to mental health and wellness resources?

Accepted Answer

Well-Being requirements within the Learning and Working Environment section

Answer

The ACGME's Well-Being requirements, housed under Learning and Working Environment, mandate that programs support residents' mental, emotional, and physical health.

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME - Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education Practice Test

TAGME Accreditation and Compliance 5