Requirements for File Close-out

Requirements for Close-out

The ACCME has the authority to review CME files of any activity that we certify at any time over our accreditation period.  During re-accreditation, they choose a random list of files for review called "Performance in Practice".  These files can be from any time period of that accreditation (4-6 year time frame).

To ensure that we can provide all information required, we need your help to close out activity records in a timely manner. The file for each activity should be complete before another iteration of that activity can begin, or be re-certified:

  • A new grand rounds for the academic year cannot be re-certified until the previous one is complete and closed out. 
  • All live annual activities should be closed out within 1-3 months of the date of the activity.
  • Enduring materials must be closed out at the end of their 3-year certification period.

As each new academic year approaches you may see communications from us that request documents needed to close out the previous year's activities.