Continuing education activities
Privacy and confidentiality statement
In accordance with accreditation standards, Marshfield Clinic activities participating in Continuing Medical Education (CME), Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) or other Continuing Education (CE), whether on the internet or in person, shall comply with all privacy and confidentiality procedures below.
Privacy and confidentiality
Marshfield Clinic is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all its learners and fully complies with all state and federal laws governing privacy and confidentiality.
Marshfield Clinic maintains this site as an information resource and service for users including potential and current students, physicians, faculty, staff and other healthcare professionals. Review Marshfield Clinic’s Electronic Privacy Policy for more information.
Upon registration, certain personally identifiable information is collected, such as your name, email address, mailing address and payment information. Marshfield Clinic also collects non-personally identifiable information, such as job title or workplace.
Information collected may be used for the following purposes:
- Accreditation needs and reporting requirements
- Marshfield Clinic is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide CME for physicians and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. As an accredited entity, Marshfield Clinic is required to periodically submit data about learners and accredited activities. These reports may include personally identifiable information about learners and credits issued or awarded, for the purpose of maintaining records that can be requested from accreditors for up to six years.
- Joint providers and commercial supporters
- When applicable, joint providers and commercial supporters of CE activities will receive aggregated data selected by CME staff.
- Program support staff
- CME staff will have internal access to files containing personally identifiable information, including evaluation forms and aggregated learner information. These files can be accessed to respond to questions or comments.
- Planning and improvement
- Marshfield Clinic may use personally identifiable information, including registration information and evaluation data, to assess educational needs, improve activities and create market analysis.
Protection and storage of information
MCHS has implemented technology and security policies, rules and other measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, improper use, alteration, unlawful or accidental destruction and accidental loss. Reference the Electronic Privacy Policy for full details.
Employees and others involved in the processing of personal information are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Corporate Compliance Handbook.
Personally identifiable information shared with Marshfield Clinic is stored on protected database servers. Marshfield Clinic uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information collected.
Sensitive information, such as credit card data, is protected through encryption during collection and transmission. Physical access to servers is restricted and requires authorized authentication.
Updating personal information
To correct, update or remove the personal information provided, contact Marshfield Clinic Continuing Education at (715) 389-3776 or confcmeregis-mfld@sanfordhealth.org.
Your consent
By registering for and participating in Marshfield Clinic accredited activities, you consent to the terms outlined above in the privacy and confidentiality policy.
Requirements and other additional information
To attend this activity, you will need access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet connection (bandwidth of 4.5 Mbps and minimum speed 750 kbps). Microphone and webcam capabilities are recommended. Open the activity in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
For the most updated information and to see what is compliant with your device, review the WebEx and Microsoft Teams system requirements.
Copyright
Marshfield Clinic complies with all copyright laws. Additional details are available in the Electronic Privacy Policy.
Questions or concerns?
Contact Marshfield Clinic Continuing Education at (715) 389-3776 or confcmeregis-mfld@sanfordhealth.org.