Two Important Announcements/Resources from ABN
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Mrs. Peggy Benson, Executive Officer of the Alabama Board of Nursing, recently shared two announcements/resources with Alabama CRNPs via email. NPAA encourages you to take time from your busy schedule to review these two very important items and share them with your collaborating physician, as appropriate.
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Limited Protocol – Long Term Care Facilities Established
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The Alabama Board of Nursing, the Joint Committee, and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (ABME) approved the Limited Protocol – Long Term Care Facilities. Working under this protocol, physicians working with CRNPs in long term care facilities will now be allowed 8 FTEs (320 hours per week). It is believed that this initiative will improve access and quality of care for patients in these facilities.
The current rules allow any physician to request a specific expansion of his or her FTE allowance, subject to the approval of both ABN and the ABME, under the conditions of §610-X-5-.05 of the ABN Administrative Code.
Requests for expansion of FTE allowance may be made through the Joint Committee, by contacting either the ABN or the ABME.
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Collaborative Practice Protocols
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Recently, the Joint Committee discussed the need for a better understanding of the collaborative practice protocols and how they can be used to manage CRNP/CNM practice. Toward this end, the Board of Nursing has developed a brief presentation that demonstrates the appropriate use of protocol management in the orientation period, as well as how to limit or expand the practice for a specific setting. NPAA encourages you to take the time to review the presentation and share with your collaborating physician.
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2019 NPAA Officer Nominations
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Serving as a leader in NPAA offers great opportunities to build professional networks with other nursing professionals and support the legislative process. Take an opportunity to get involved! The NPAA Nominating Committee has opened its 2019 Call for Nominations for the following offices:
President Elect:
Remains informed of all issues, statutes, and concerns facing NPs in Alabama. The President Elect, in absence of the President, shall serve as spokesperson for NPs, shall call meetings, set the calendar and agenda for the group, and chair meetings. The President-elect shall be a co-signer of all bank accounts.
VP of Membership:
Supportive of membership efforts. Chairs the membership committee. May take on special tasks as designated by the President.
Secretary:
In association with Administrative Director secretary keeps minutes and records, including attendance, committee and officer reports, roll of members, and conducts official correspondence. The secretary shall serve as the coordinator of calendars (coordinating with the President), publish notice of meetings.
Member At Large:
Elected from the state membership. Attends all meetings of the Steering Committee and are members of the Executive Committee.
Student Members At Large (2 positions)
: These students shall be elected to serve on the Steering Committee and serve for one (1) one (1) year term and will be elected annually.
Nominations End June 24, 2019
Notes:
- All executive committee positions carry a 2-year term. Student Members At Large carry a 1 year term.
- All nominees must be NPAA Members in good standing.
- All current members are invited to nominate themselves and/or other members.
- All nominees must complete the “Nomination Form” located http://www.npalliancealabama.org/call-for-nominations.
- If you have questions, contact Denise Williams, admin@npalliancealabama.org
- Nominations shall be unrestricted based on consideration of age, color, creed, disability, gender, health status, lifestyle, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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13th Annual Conference: Future of Health Care...Your Voice Matters to Your Patients and Your Profession
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NPAA Announces Keynote Speaker! Register Today!
Keynote Address: What Every Nurse Practitioner Should Know About Health Policy
Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP,
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs & Associate Professor
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice
Columbia University School of Nursing
Dr. Stephen Ferrara is an actively practicing Nurse Practitioner, executive, and faculty member. He combines years of clinical experience along with health policy development to increase access to nurse practitioner-partnered care in New York State by serving as the executive director of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State. He is also the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor at Columbia University's School of Nursing, overseeing the primary care faculty practice and simulation center.
Dr. Ferrara holds a passion for health care technology and integrating evidence-based practice into daily practice. His doctoral work examined the impact of group medical visits for patients with type 2 diabetes and whether this intervention led to better health outcomes. Dr. Ferrara has practiced in a wide variety of primary care settings including correctional health, college health, retail health and occupational health. He was awarded the American Association of Nurse Practitioners' NY State Award for Clinical Excellence in June 2012. He was inducted as a fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine in November 2015 and a fellow of the National Academies of Practice in 2018. He is on the board of directors for the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is the region 2 director which includes New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico. Over the past several years, he has led consecutively successful legislative campaigns that have improved the practice environment for NPs in New York State through the NP Modernization Act, DNR authorization for NPs and NP participation in the Workers’ Compensation System.
Keynote Address: What Every Nurse Practitioner Should Know About Health Policy
1. Introduction to health policy for NPs; the participant will understand federal health policy basics
2. Review of national, state & institutional NP practice issues; the participant will understand the local and national barriers for NP full practice authority
3. Introduction to grass-roots advocacy and the influence of money in politics; the participant will be able to participate in these strategies for advancing health policy
4. Use of traditional and social media in health policy; the participant will be provided with tools to actively participate in advocacy efforts
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NPAA 2019 Call for Award Nominations
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The
Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama 2019 Awards Ceremony
is planned for October 4-5, 2019 during Annual Meeting/luncheon at the 13
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Annual Conference held at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. This is an event you will not want to miss!
Awards will serve as a testament to the individuals in Alabama who are making a difference in the lives of their patients and students, and as recognition for those delivering and advocating for outstanding patient care. The NPAA Awards provide an opportunity to give recognition to individual health care providers, educators or advocates, the in-the-trenches team members and the leaders who inspire, motivate and empower others around them to make a difference in the lives of those for whom they provide care.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nominees must be a member or student memberof the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
- (NP Awards) Nominees must have practiced in Alabama for one year preceding the nomination
- (NP Faculty Award) Nominees must have been a full time faculty for one year prior to nomination
- (NP Student Award) Nominees must have completed three semesters of NP coursework
- Nominees must be registered for the conference with plans to attend to receive the award
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Need Travel Funds? Apply for a NPAA Travel Grant!
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NPAA’s purpose of funding travel grants is to support NPs in their professional development and to advance the NP profession.
Travel grants are available to NPAA members who are in good standing and who are practicing in an NP role. Applicants must be certified registered nurse practitioners or graduate NP students expected graduate during the grant funding year. Students must submit verification of enrollment in a NP program to be eligible for consideration. Applicants may receive up to $250 in funding and must complete travel within one year of the award.
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STANDING TOGETHER: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
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Join the Members of the
Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
and become part of a group whose goal is to engage, retain, and advance nurse practitioners in Alabama through education, leadership development, and networking opportunities.
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