January 2008
January 23, 2008
Meeting called to order at 5:58pm by Adriann Mischel
Roll Call: Cathi Legg, Teri Baughman, Kathy Bell, Adriann Mischel, Kim Dixon, Tammy Buckles, Kevin McFarlane, Jean Gomez
Ø TNCC Revision instructor training classes are being held currently, so far 3 classes have been held training 25 instructors. One more class is planned in Gallup.
Ø Mitch Jewett, National ENA Board Liason for New Mexico contacted Adriann requesting a list of NM ENA board meeting so he can plan to attend one.
Ø 2008 meeting schedule discussed. The February meeting will be canceled due to ¾ of the board will be attending the Leadership conference. The September meeting will be canceled due to General Assembly. We will combine the November and December meeting due to the holidays and the meeting will be held on Dec 3rd. Motion made by Teri to accept these changes, Tammy 2nd , motion passed
Ø National had been discussing changing how the assessments were paid to the state councils and chapters. After much discussion at state leaders orientation national decided to leave things the way it currently is. Either way would not affect NM ENA.
Ø Adriann provided a copy of the joint letter ENA and ACEP wrote and sent to JACJO regarding medical management (i.e. standing orders/TIPS) as a FYI. It was noted that National had sent the letter out to the membership via email.
Ø Reviewed the 2007 Strategic Plan. Revised for 2008. Please see addendum to minutes. Anyone having written a SOP in 2007 needs to submit an electronic copy to Teri within one week for forwarding to the membership for comment. The membership will have 2-3 weeks to send in comments. All comments will be reviewed and SOPs will be revised accordingly. It is noted that regarding the reimbursement SOP some of the requirements are regulated by the IRS and cannot be changed. Teri will indicate on the SOP what cannot be changed. Motion made by Teri to accept the revisions to the strategic plan, 2nd by Jean, motion passed. Motion made by Adriann for the membership to review the SOPs and make recommendations for revisions with the understanding that each SOP has been thoroughly researched and follows National ENA guidelines and any governing body regulations. 2nd by Kevin, motion passed. Teri informed the group that there are two new forms for reimbursement in the SOP because the old one was not compliant with IRS regulations.
Ø Kevin informed the group that there are funds available from the State of NM, in grant form, for providing training for nurses. The average reward is $30,000. Kevin will forward the link to the grant application once it is available approximately February 1, deadline to submit application is April 1. Discussion tabled until application and requirements can be reviewed.
Ø Kevin offered to help with the updating of the web page and possibly creating a list serv for NM ENA. Kevin to discuss with Patti.
Ø Stipend reimbursement decisions over the past 2 years was reviewed (see past meeting minutes). A question has come up regarding reimbursement of mileage versus airfare. After reviewing minutes we have been complying with board decisions. An SOP has been written and will be sent to the membership for comment prior to being adopted. Motion made by Kevin to use the Rand McNally website to determine distance for mileage reimbursement, 2nd by Kim, motion passed.
Ø Teri reported on the state of the checkbook. As of 12/31/07 there was a balance of $6,418.88, with a deposit made (the stipend refunds from General Assembly) giving a new total of $7,895.87 as a current balance as of this date. Of note the stipends for Leadership for Adriann and Kathy have been dispersed and a partial stipend for Teri having been dispersed. A draft 2008 budget presented for approval (see addendum). Motion made by Adriann to accept budget with the provision that the delegate stipend amount may need to be revised at a later date. 2nd by Kevin, motion passed. It was noted that the success of the trauma conference could affect stipends. The loss of money on the first two conferences and just breaking even on the last one has had a negative impact on the treasury. Teri learned at state leaders orientation that the IRS requires two policies which most states do not have, Records Retention and Conflict of Interest. As a result National wrote draft policies for the states who then only need to revise to meet their needs. Teri has revised these policies and presented them to the group for comment. Due to time the group will review with the SOPs and provide comment at that time. Suggestion made by Adriann that duplicate records be kept in an electronic format.
Ø Tammy as the newly appointed Government Affairs Committee Chair will be going to Washington this weekend for training by National. Tammy request input on survey she needs to take with her. 1. 3 topics of interest with public policy in NM: trauma, JACHO med management standard, stroke management, ER overcrowding, indigent care, work place violence; 2. GAC activities: none, we are new
Ø A member in Las Cruces is requesting to come to the March meeting to discuss the possibility in starting a Chapter down there.
Meeting adjourned at 7:48pm
Recorded by Cathi Legg
New Mexico Emergency Nurse Association
2008 Strategic Plan
To promote NMENA by developing a stronger and more solid base
Ø Plan an event for the afternoon and evening that Mitch Jewett, the ENA Board Liason, comes to visit. Invite ENA Officers and State Wide Hospital ER Managers to a luncheon. Invite the general membership to join the above in the evening. Consider expanding invitation to ER educators as well. Investigate the potential of having the luncheon and evening events sponsored by one or more companies such Stryker or Drug Rep.’s.
Ø Trauma Conference
Ø Consider possibility of TNCC or ENPC classes
Need to analyze the availability of ENPC / TNCC instructors and current class schedules of the State
Ø Standard Operating Procedures
Reports – Kim Dixon (draft written)
Treasurer – Teri Baughman
Elections/Officer Requirements– Adriann Mischel
Education Committee – Teri Baughman (draft written)
Donations to outside groups – Jean Gomez
Reimbursement – Teri Baughman (draft written)
Delegate identification – Adriann Mischel
1/23/08
New Mexico Emergency Nurses Association
2008 Budget
|
Item |
Income |
Expense |
|
Trauma conference |
$10,500 |
$9,000 |
|
National Assessments |
$14,000 |
$0 |
|
Interest |
$5 |
$0 |
|
State Leaders Stipend |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
|
Conference Stipends |
$0 |
$10,500 |
|
Corporate Report Fee |
$10 |
$0 |
|
Washington Update |
$0 |
$650 |
|
TNCC Revision Instructor Expenses |
$0 |
??? |
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|
|
Total |
$25,715 |
$21,350 |
|
Estimated Gross Profit |
$4,365 |
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1/23/08 |
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