Meeting Minutes (january 2008)

Connecticut Organization of Nurse Executives ONE-CT Annual All-Membership Meeting Thursday January 10, 2008 5:30PM Cromwell Crowne Plaza Cromwell, CT PRESENT: Please see attendance sheets Topic

Discussion / Motion

Call to order

Mary Nolan and Linda Spivak began the meeting at 5:45 pm with an invitation to buffet dinner

Program Introduction by Susanne Yeaker HAVEN: A Gateway To Professional and Personal Recovery

Polly Barey RN MS, HAVEN Board Member, Maureen Sullivan-Dinnan, Counsel to HAVEN and Christy Holmes, HAVEN Program Manager delivered the history, program goals and referral process for HAVEN (Health Assistance interVention Education Network) HAVEN is a model for the country and has a health team focus. Key points ( Power Point Presentation available) HAVEN requires funds to sustain its mission of retaining professionals who may be impaired due to chemical dependency, emotional disorder, behavioral disorder, physical illness and mental illness and to assure patient safety. The program works collaboratively with state regulatory entities but independence in finances assures its autonomy. HAVEN is a 501C3 organization which is a peer review alternative to discipline for impaired professionals There are specific actions that nurses and nurse executives can take to assist HAVEN work. They are: Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the program HAVEN is working on a definition of disruptive behavior. Currently it is defined as behavior that impedes the ability of the team to deliver effective patient

Follow Up Action What/Who/When

care. The presentation generated many questions. Mary Nolan asked the members present if a future presentation to learn more about the referral and case flow process is desired. Membership agreed and CT-ONE board will take that as a recommendation Atty Dinnan was asked what CT-ONE could do for HAVEN. She stated there is a need for more volunteer expertise in the practice areas of homecare and long term care.

Official Business Meeting Presidents Report

Mary reported on the work of the AONE Chapter meeting including the trip to China, transforming care at the bedside and the CNO role in Information Services. On the political side, moving funds to nursing education and showing how nursing improves value are initiatives to follow. ANCC and AONE will work together to renew the Nursing Administration Exam and credentialing

Goal Achievement

Mary reported that CT-ONE tripled its membership in one year Rules and Regulations are completed as are Bylaws A master calendar has been developed for all meetings Increased membership among CNOs The board has met on a regular basis and has achieved a cohesiveness Programs have been well received and are buttressing membership and meeting attendance Goals for 2008 are to develop strategic plan and develop/define systems previously done by a few to more organized process.

Nominations and elected members

Results of the Maura McQueeney and Colleen Smith

Rob Rose of Bristol Hospital Mary Kuncas Officer and Committee Reports Nominations Committee

2008 Board election results were announced by Linda Spivak, incoming president: Members at Large Rob Rose CNO Bristol Hospital Mary Kuncas CNO Hospital of St Raphael Secretary Maura McQueeney Exec Director Middlesex Hospital President Elect Colleen Smith CNO Middlesex Hospital

Treasurer’s report

Lee Galuska reported a current balance of $11, 189.75 Membership drive is largest contribution to the balance

Membership Committee

Deb Bailey reported that an Informational sheet ahs been developed to assist members in recruitment and plans for outreach to each hospital are on the agenda for 2008

Program Committee

Susanne Yeaker gave a brief summary of the year’s programs and proposed new topics

Legislative Committee Secretary’s report

Linda Spivak delivered reported that the committee will meet for the purpose of strategic planning for legislative agenda to be ready by Spring 2008

New Presidents report

Linda Spivak thanked Mary Nolan for her inspirational leadership and tenacity in getting the renewed CT-ONE off the ground to the point where the energy for moving forward is palpable. The membership thanked Mary Nolan with a standing ovation.

Linda raised a proposal for an afternoon meeting in June as well as a change in venue to either the Western or Eastern area of the state. Members in attendance agreed to that plan Announcements

Motion made by Ricky Guillot: A portion of CT-ONE dues to be contributed to HAVEN to endorse and support the programs. Motion seconded: C smith No discussion. No objections Motion to carry proposal to the board will be placed on next Board agenda

Next Meeting Board Meeting is February 11, 2008 Next all membership meeting will be Thursday March 13, 2008 Respectfully submitted, Maura McQueeney