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NP Organizations Join Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPPC)
NP Organizations Join Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPPC)
A C N P FORUM
Nancy Sharp, MSN, RN, FAAN The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative
members. Initially, the PCPPC was very physician-
(PCPPC) is a coalition of major employers, con-
centric in all its materials discussing primary care
sumer groups, patient quality organizations,
services and primary care providers. The NP groups
health plans, labor unions, hospitals, physicians,
— American College of Nurse Practitioners,
and many others who have joined to develop and
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National
advance the patient-centered medical home
Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and
(PCMH). The PCPPC (http://www.pcpcc.net/
National
index.php) believes the medical homes will
Faculties — have provided research, data, and sev-
improve the health of patients and the viability of
eral examples of how and where NP providers
the health care delivery system.
serve the primary care role. The PCPPC has agreed
of
Nurse
Practitioner
After several meetings and discussions between
to use more inclusive language that reflects the
the leadership of the national NP groups and the
contributions of the NP organizations’ constituen-
PCPPC group, the NP organizations have joined as
cies in the PCMH.
NP Organizations Work Collaboratively on Federal Legislation It is increasingly common that the American
The stimulus package also includes funds for
College of Nurse Practitioners, the American
medical care to the underserved through state
Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the National
Medicaid programs. Funding will go to providers
Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the
who serve Medicaid patients to obtain Health
National
Practitioner
Information Technology (HIT) for the development
Faculties work collaboratively on federal legislative
Organization
of
Nurse
of electronic medical records and communica-
and regulatory initiatives that impact NPs.
tions. These much needed funds will be made
Immediately after President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008
available to NP practices and nurse-managed clinics that serve Medicaid patients.
(aka the “Stimulus Package”), the NP groups issued
Funding provided in this stimulus package is
a statement applauding inclusion of provisions that
critical to the provision of care by NPs across the
will help NPs provide quality, cost-effective care to
country, and it is extremely gratifying to know
communities across the country. The package
that the NP organizations are meeting the chal-
includes expansion of the health care workforce,
lenges of working together in an important coali-
including the education of primary care providers
tion. Congratulations to all for the success of
through Title VII and Title VIII (professional nursing
these accomplishments!
education funding program) and the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan program.
544
Organization
For more information, go to www.acnpweb.org and click on Policy/Advocacy.
APN Organizations Among Healthcare Reform Statement Signers Seven national advanced practice nurse (APN)
as a unified voice for nursing on health care
organizations were among the organizations that
reform principles and recommendations. One
have prepared a nursing consensus document
specific recommendation affecting many APNs
with principles and recommendations for health
was the need for elimination of practice barriers
care reform. This effort was initiated in October
that prevent APNs from providing patient-cen-
2008 by 3 Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy
tered quality care.
Fellows who were working in congressional
The APN organizations participating in this effort
offices: Dr. Susan Hinck in Senator Max Baucus’
are American College of Nurse Practitioners,
(D-MT)
American
office,
Dr.
Nancy
Ridenour
in
Academy
of
Nurse
Practitioners,
Representative Pete Stark’s (D-CA) office, and Dr.
American College of Nurse Anesthetists, American
Deborah Trautman in the office of Speaker Nancy
College of Nurse Midwives, National Association of
Pelosi (D-CA). All national nursing organizations
Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of
were invited to participate.
Pediatric
The intent of the nursing consensus statement is to bring all the expertise and support together
Nurse
Practitioners,
and
National
Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. See the ACNP website for the statement.
Congratulations to the American nursing team
The
led by Dr. Loretta Schlachta, PhD, RN, FACHE,
Competencies for telenursing in 2008 provided
president and CEO of iTelehealth, Inc, which
the springboard for formation of the Telenursing
proposed the establishment of an International
Network in order to advance telenursing and
Telenursing Network at ICN (International
telehealth. This will be pivotal for nursing and
Council of Nurses). In early 2009, ICN approved
healthcare in the 21st century.”
publication
of
the
ICN
International
the proposal. ICN CEO David Benton said, “ICN
ICN (www.icn.ch) is a federation of 133 national
is at the forefront of preparing nurses to lever-
nurses associations representing the millions of
age telehealth technologies so they can extend
nurses worldwide. For information, contact Dr.
their reach to patients anywhere and anytime.
Schlachta at [email protected].
Health care reform activity is moving fast! Keep up with legislative and policy initiatives impacting NPs by visting www.acnpweb.org. • • • •
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International Telenursing Network Launched for 21st Century Health Care
Legislatvie and policy updates Opportunities to make your voice heard on legislation Options to put policy into action through contributions to the ACNP PAC NP collaborative initiatives 1555-4155/$ see front matter © 2009 American College of Nurse Practitioners doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.05.001
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American College of Nurse Practitioners
2009 National Clinical Conference October 7-11, 2009 • Albuquerque, NM • Albuquerque Convention Center
Enhance your clinical knowledge and earn CE while networking with colleagues and industry professionals! The ACNP National Clinical Conference, the premier educational offering for nurse practitioners, offers you the opportunity to earn a full scope of continuing education credits at sessions led by top clinical experts.
Take Advantage of:
Dynamic keynotes More than 120 CE sessions in a variety of clinical areas Over 100 exhibitors Hands on educational and clinical workshops Over 28 hours of CE!
Nurse Practitioners: Shaping Policy, Improving Practice
Join ACNP in Albuquerque During the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta! For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Join us Saturday morning, October 11th, for the Mass Ascension when all 600 balloons will launch. Motor coaches will transport you between the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque and the Balloon Fiesta Park where you’ll be free to walk among the balloons and talk to the pilots. For more information on the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, visit www.balloonfiesta.com Separate registration is required. $28 per person includes transportation, admittance to the Balloon Fiesta Park, and complimentary refreshments. You don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Space is limited so register early at www.acnpconference.com. Please contact 703-679-3996 or [email protected] with any questions.
In-Depth Skills Workshops The conference will feature 11 skills workshops, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn new skills or “brush up” on techniques and procedures.
Thought-Provoking Poster Session The conference poster session provides an excellent opportunity for presenters to share research, practice and personal experiences with colleagues. Submit your poster today on the ACNP Conference web site.
Cutting Edge Industry Sponsored Symposia These symposia are longer than most sessions and offer an in-depth exploration of important clinical topics. Symposia may offer CE credits.
Regist Septem er by be and SA r 8th V E!
To learn more about the 2009 National Clinical Conference and all that is offered at this outstanding event visit www.acnpconference.com
A C N P FORUM
Nancy Sharp, MSN, RN, FAAN The Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative
members. Initially, the PCPPC was very physician-
(PCPPC) is a coalition of major employers, con-
centric in all its materials discussing primary care
sumer groups, patient quality organizations,
services and primary care providers. The NP groups
health plans, labor unions, hospitals, physicians,
— American College of Nurse Practitioners,
and many others who have joined to develop and
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, National
advance the patient-centered medical home
Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and
(PCMH). The PCPPC (http://www.pcpcc.net/
National
index.php) believes the medical homes will
Faculties — have provided research, data, and sev-
improve the health of patients and the viability of
eral examples of how and where NP providers
the health care delivery system.
serve the primary care role. The PCPPC has agreed
of
Nurse
Practitioner
After several meetings and discussions between
to use more inclusive language that reflects the
the leadership of the national NP groups and the
contributions of the NP organizations’ constituen-
PCPPC group, the NP organizations have joined as
cies in the PCMH.
NP Organizations Work Collaboratively on Federal Legislation It is increasingly common that the American
The stimulus package also includes funds for
College of Nurse Practitioners, the American
medical care to the underserved through state
Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the National
Medicaid programs. Funding will go to providers
Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and the
who serve Medicaid patients to obtain Health
National
Practitioner
Information Technology (HIT) for the development
Faculties work collaboratively on federal legislative
Organization
of
Nurse
of electronic medical records and communica-
and regulatory initiatives that impact NPs.
tions. These much needed funds will be made
Immediately after President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2008
available to NP practices and nurse-managed clinics that serve Medicaid patients.
(aka the “Stimulus Package”), the NP groups issued
Funding provided in this stimulus package is
a statement applauding inclusion of provisions that
critical to the provision of care by NPs across the
will help NPs provide quality, cost-effective care to
country, and it is extremely gratifying to know
communities across the country. The package
that the NP organizations are meeting the chal-
includes expansion of the health care workforce,
lenges of working together in an important coali-
including the education of primary care providers
tion. Congratulations to all for the success of
through Title VII and Title VIII (professional nursing
these accomplishments!
education funding program) and the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan program.
544
Organization
For more information, go to www.acnpweb.org and click on Policy/Advocacy.
APN Organizations Among Healthcare Reform Statement Signers Seven national advanced practice nurse (APN)
as a unified voice for nursing on health care
organizations were among the organizations that
reform principles and recommendations. One
have prepared a nursing consensus document
specific recommendation affecting many APNs
with principles and recommendations for health
was the need for elimination of practice barriers
care reform. This effort was initiated in October
that prevent APNs from providing patient-cen-
2008 by 3 Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy
tered quality care.
Fellows who were working in congressional
The APN organizations participating in this effort
offices: Dr. Susan Hinck in Senator Max Baucus’
are American College of Nurse Practitioners,
(D-MT)
American
office,
Dr.
Nancy
Ridenour
in
Academy
of
Nurse
Practitioners,
Representative Pete Stark’s (D-CA) office, and Dr.
American College of Nurse Anesthetists, American
Deborah Trautman in the office of Speaker Nancy
College of Nurse Midwives, National Association of
Pelosi (D-CA). All national nursing organizations
Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Association of
were invited to participate.
Pediatric
The intent of the nursing consensus statement is to bring all the expertise and support together
Nurse
Practitioners,
and
National
Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. See the ACNP website for the statement.
Congratulations to the American nursing team
The
led by Dr. Loretta Schlachta, PhD, RN, FACHE,
Competencies for telenursing in 2008 provided
president and CEO of iTelehealth, Inc, which
the springboard for formation of the Telenursing
proposed the establishment of an International
Network in order to advance telenursing and
Telenursing Network at ICN (International
telehealth. This will be pivotal for nursing and
Council of Nurses). In early 2009, ICN approved
healthcare in the 21st century.”
publication
of
the
ICN
International
the proposal. ICN CEO David Benton said, “ICN
ICN (www.icn.ch) is a federation of 133 national
is at the forefront of preparing nurses to lever-
nurses associations representing the millions of
age telehealth technologies so they can extend
nurses worldwide. For information, contact Dr.
their reach to patients anywhere and anytime.
Schlachta at [email protected].
Health care reform activity is moving fast! Keep up with legislative and policy initiatives impacting NPs by visting www.acnpweb.org. • • • •
A C N P FORUM
International Telenursing Network Launched for 21st Century Health Care
Legislatvie and policy updates Opportunities to make your voice heard on legislation Options to put policy into action through contributions to the ACNP PAC NP collaborative initiatives 1555-4155/$ see front matter © 2009 American College of Nurse Practitioners doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.05.001
545
American College of Nurse Practitioners
2009 National Clinical Conference October 7-11, 2009 • Albuquerque, NM • Albuquerque Convention Center
Enhance your clinical knowledge and earn CE while networking with colleagues and industry professionals! The ACNP National Clinical Conference, the premier educational offering for nurse practitioners, offers you the opportunity to earn a full scope of continuing education credits at sessions led by top clinical experts.
Take Advantage of:
Dynamic keynotes More than 120 CE sessions in a variety of clinical areas Over 100 exhibitors Hands on educational and clinical workshops Over 28 hours of CE!
Nurse Practitioners: Shaping Policy, Improving Practice
Join ACNP in Albuquerque During the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta! For nine days in October, the New Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park. Join us Saturday morning, October 11th, for the Mass Ascension when all 600 balloons will launch. Motor coaches will transport you between the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque and the Balloon Fiesta Park where you’ll be free to walk among the balloons and talk to the pilots. For more information on the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, visit www.balloonfiesta.com Separate registration is required. $28 per person includes transportation, admittance to the Balloon Fiesta Park, and complimentary refreshments. You don’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Space is limited so register early at www.acnpconference.com. Please contact 703-679-3996 or [email protected] with any questions.
In-Depth Skills Workshops The conference will feature 11 skills workshops, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn new skills or “brush up” on techniques and procedures.
Thought-Provoking Poster Session The conference poster session provides an excellent opportunity for presenters to share research, practice and personal experiences with colleagues. Submit your poster today on the ACNP Conference web site.
Cutting Edge Industry Sponsored Symposia These symposia are longer than most sessions and offer an in-depth exploration of important clinical topics. Symposia may offer CE credits.
Regist Septem er by be and SA r 8th V E!
To learn more about the 2009 National Clinical Conference and all that is offered at this outstanding event visit www.acnpconference.com