Transcript California Association for

Nurse Practitioner Students:
Helping CANP Grow
Advocating for Nurse Practitioners and their patients
History
 In 1977, CANP was founded as the California
Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP) by a group
of Pioneering Nurse Practitioners from UC Davis
 Currently a state-wide network of 22 Chapters
 2200+ members and growing!!
 We are the only professional organization in
California that represents Nurse Practitioners in all
sub-specialties
CANP is Dedicated to
 Promoting a strong nurse practitioner movement
through a statewide communication system
 Strengthening the image of the nurse practitioner
 Supporting legislative action that encourages the
development of the NP role and makes the
healthcare system more responsive to the needs of
the consumer
CANP Vision & Values
Purpose
CANP exists to
advocate for nurse
practitioners
and their patients.
Core Values
 Integrity
 Compassion
 Respect
 Accountability
 Professionalism
Board of Directors
Elected Directors
Appointed Directors
 President
Committee Chairs
 President-elect
 Membership
 VP, Corporate Affairs
 VP, Finance
After a one year term, the
President becomes
Immediate Past
President
 Educational Affairs
 Health Policy &
Practice
 Public Relations
 Practice Issues
President:
Surani Kwan
President-Elect:
Beth Haney
CANP Leadership
Past President:
Karen Ketner
VP, Finance:
Karen Ayers
VP, Corporate Affairs:
Kristin Kopelson
Practice Issues Chair:
Colleen Keenan
Health Policy Chair:
Donna Emanuele
Education Affairs:
Holly Hansen and
Elizabeth Radsliff
Membership Chair:
Sarah Miller
Public Relations:
Abby Weston
Contact:
1415 L Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, California
95814
P: (916) 441-1361
F: (916) 443-2004
CANP Organization
Administration: Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Inc.
 Rob Finley, Executive Director
Nielsen Merksamer/Legislative Specialist
 Kristy Wiese
Member Benefit Attorney
 Melanie L. Balestra, NP Esq.
CANP Historical Highlights
 California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP)
established
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October 8, 1977 in Davis, CA
 1982-1984
 Law mandating NP credentialing by BRN
 1984-1986
 Political Action Committee (PAC) formed to increase
political influence on health care related issues
Legislative Milestones
1986 - 1996
 NPs obtain Furnishing Authority
 Direct Medi-Cal reimbursement for Pediatric and
Primary Care NPs
Secured with the work of CCNP, CNMA, ANA/C
 NPs are listed as PCPs in the nation’s Medicaid system
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Legislative Milestones
1996
NPs obtain authority to furnish
Controlled Substances Scheduled III-V
Legislative Milestones
1997 - 2000
 Pharmacists authorized to include NP name on
prescription label
 NPs defined as professional employees who may be
exempt from mandatory overtime
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Allows NPs to negotiate salaried positions without the
required mandatory OT after 8 hours required for RNs
Legislative Milestones
2001 - 2002
 NPs authorized to perform DMV physicals
 NPs may supervise Medical Assistants
venipuncture and injections
 NPs authorized to request and receive sample
medications
Legislative Milestones
2003
NPs obtain legal authority to furnish Controlled
Substances Schedule II
Legislative Milestones
2004 – 2005
 Requires an initial applicant for a NP certificate to
possess a master’s degree in nursing or in a clinical
field related to nursing. Effective January 1, 2008
 NP name on prescription label, remove physician
name on prescription pad and label
Legislative Milestones
2006
Effective January 1, 2007
 NPs authorized to apply for a Medi-Cal provider
number and bill Medi-Cal independent of a
physician
 NPs authorized NPs to certify disability for the
purposes of a disability placard or plate
Legislative Agenda - 2007
 AB 139 – Bass
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Passed and effective 1/1/08 ability to sign DMV Physical exams for Bus
Drivers and Farm-Labor Vehicle Drivers
 SB 102 – Migden
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Passed and effective 1/1/08 NPs have the ability to Consent patients for
blood products
 AB 1436 – Defining the NP Scope of Practice
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Bill held over to 2008
 Governor Schwarzenegger Healthcare Reform
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Package/ ABX1 1-Nunez: Includes Full Utilization of Nurse Practitioners
Legislative Agenda 2008
 AB 1436 (Hernandez)
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Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners
National Certification as entry into practice for all applicants after
January 1, 2009
Hearing Vote Cancelled at the request of the author to be
resubmitted to the legislature in 2009
 ABX1 1 (Nunez) Healthcare Reform
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DEFINING SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NPS
 Requires Task Force to draft regulations to be promulgated by the
Director of Consumer Affairs
 Fails in Senate Health Commitee
Governor Schwarzenegger’s Plan
“Remove statutory and regulatory barriers to
expansion of lower-cost models of health care
delivery such as retail-based medical clinics by
making scope of practice changes for “physician
extenders” such as nurse practitioners and physician
assistants.”
Full copy of Governor’s Plan:
http://gov.ca.gov/pdf/press/Governors_HC_Proposal.pdf
Legislative Agenda 2009
 In September 2008, members identified practice barriers:
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inability to order durable medical equipment (DME),
inability to certify disability, and
inability to approve, sign, or modify a plan of care for a patient
requiring home health services.
 Senate Bill (SB) 294 (Negrete McLeod), CANP’s 2009
sponsor legislation to clarify legal authorization to perform
these services within your standardized procedure or
protocol.
 On September 11, 2009, with creative lobbying, the above
language was passed under a new Bill – SB 819 (Yee)
 SB 819 signed by the Governor’s signature
 SB 294 was held over for 2010
CANP Events
 House of Delegates meeting
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March 16- 17, 2011
 34th CANP Annual Educational Conference
San Francisco Hyatt Embarcadero
Square
 March 17 - 20, 2011
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 CANP Lobby Day
The Capitol, Sacramento
 TBA
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 Chapter Meetings
Monthly
 Various Locales
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CANP Student Membership
$125 for One-Year Student Membership
What do you get for $125?
Why Join?
Student Member Benefits
 Job Postings and Classifieds
 Membership at both the state and chapter level
 Active legislative representation in Sacramento
 Educational Opportunities
 Professional networking, local & state levels
 Free Legal consultations with CANP Attorney
 Standardized Procedures Templates
 Professional Resource
Additional Benefits
 Chapter Meeting and Networking/Dinning Events
 Quarterly newsletter: CANP Connections
 Monthly Chapter Leader and Member newsletter
 Full website access
 Opportunities for Professional Development
 Practice Issues Consultations
 Member Discounts on:
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Annual Educational Conference
Membership in the American College of Nurse Practitioners and the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
 NP Professional Listing –”Find an NP”
 And many more priceless benefits
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CANP 34th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 17-20, 2011
HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SQUARE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
CANP 34th ANNUAL
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 17-20, 2011
HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SQUARE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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