Program Information

This Weitzman ECHO Series for Ohio connects primary care providers, behavioral health providers, and other care team members to a community of peers and subject matter experts from across Ohio to address high-value psychiatric topics. The multidisciplinary faculty team will offer best practices for screening, assessing, and managing psychiatric conditions through a trauma-informed lens.

Weitzman ECHO Adult Psychiatry & Trauma-Informed Care is a no-cost, 9-month, 18-session continuing education series that begins on Friday, May 17th, 2024 and is offered in collaboration with Buckeye Health Plan and Ohio University. Each one-hour ECHO session consists of a brief didactic presentation on key topics related to adult psychiatry, followed by patient case discussions, submitted by participating providers.

CME, CNE, CPE, and CEU credits will be provided for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician associates/assistants, pharmacists, social workers, and psychologists, by Moses/Weitzman Health System, Inc., an accredited provider through Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.

This activity meets the first and third Friday of every month of every month from 12-1pm ET.

Acknowledgement of Support

This program is supported by Ohio’s Medicaid Managed Care Plans' community reinvestment initiatives through the 2023 Collaborative Medicaid Managed Care Community Reinvestment Fund. This fund is administered by the Ohio Association of Health Plans. 

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for the following audiences:

• Primary care providers (MD, DO, NP, PA)
• Behavioral health providers
• Other members of the care team

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:

• Enhance collaboration between primary care and behavioral health providers to improve medication management and transitions of care.
• Utilize patient-centered and trauma-informed techniques to understand patient risk factors and trends. 
• Illustrate best practices in the screening and assessment of patients experiencing common psychiatric conditions.
• Optimize the care of common co-occurring psychiatric conditions and medical comorbidities.
• Demonstrate evidence-based treatment approaches including psychopharmacology and behavioral techniques. 
• Implement methodologies to enhance patient adherence and shared decision-making.

FAQs

What is Project ECHO®? Project ECHO® was developed by Sanjeev Arora, MD, at the University of New Mexico and is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that helps improve clinicians' knowledge and skills to improve patient care. ECHOs are designed to be a longer-term continuing education programs to create a virtual community for providers and care team members to connect and learn from leading experts and receive guidance from peers and experts. This ECHO learning community provides mentorship and peer support, making this model unique and providing long-lasting impact beyond typical e-learning styles. Weitzman ECHO clinics are specifically designed to meet the needs of safety net primary care providers and their communities like providers practicing in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). 

How is each ECHO session structured? Each ECHO session consists of a didactic presentation by the ECHO's expert faculty and real patient case discussion presented by participating providers. During each ECHO session, participants learn skills and receive clinical pearls from the expert faculty didactic presentation and the case discussion and recommendations.

How much does it cost to participate? Enrollment is now open at no cost for the next curriculum year.

Who should participate? Primary care medical providers, behavioral health providers, or care team members who work in Ohio (or in an Appalachian region in a bordering state) are welcome to join and register.

When do sessions occur? This series will occur twice monthly for one hour. Our kickoff session will occur on Friday, May 17th, 2024, and sessions will occur every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 12pm to 1pm ET.  

What level of participation is expected? This series consists of 18 sessions in total. ECHO participants are expected to:

• Attend at least 50% of sessions
• Complete pre- and post- surveys
• Submit at least one case for recommendations
• Share webcams, when available
• Engage during peer case discussions

How do I join the live sessions? Do I need any special equipment? Weitzman ECHO sessions are held virtually using the Weitzman Education Platform and Zoom. Access is available on any computer with an internet connection. For instruction on how to how to join the live session, follow these Step-by-step instructions: Entering a Live Session.

How do I claim credit and download my CME/CEU certificate? After the live session is completed, the session evaluation will be available right in the platform. Once you complete the session evaluation, you will be able to claim your credits and download your certificate.

AMA Designation Statement

Moses/Weitzman Health System Inc. designates this Live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

For additional questions about this ECHO series, please contact Lorena Morgan, Education Program Specialist, at [email protected]