9/17/2015 1 Region 10 Update Tracy Klein, PhD, FNP, ARNP, FAAN, FAANP Region X Director There are no conflicts of interest related to this presentation Objectives • Identify purpose and initiatives of AANP and their national priorities and activities • Discuss legislative trends for Region X • Explore issues of specific concern to Oregon NPs • Identify key opportunities for NP advocacy and professional development
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109 Region 10 Updatec.ymcdn.com/sites/ mandymckimm [email protected] State Practice Environment: Full % of NPs that are AANP Members: 19.3% • Practice & Policy Updates • Legislation
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AANP’sFederalLegislativePriorities• Pass legislation which would enable NPs to certify eligibility for home health (S 578/HR 1392)
• Urge Congress to pass legislation recognizing NPs and other APRNs to practice at their full scope throughout the VA system (HR 1427/S 297)
• Pass legislation which includes NPs in Medicaid incentive payments (S 737)
• Authorize NPs to certify patients for Hospice care
• Authorize NPs to perform admitting exams and monthly patient assessments in SNFs
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State maps updates available at :http://www.aanp.org/legislation‐regulation/state‐legislation/state‐practice‐environment/66‐legislation‐regulation/state‐practice‐environment/1380‐state‐practice‐by‐type
AANP’sStateLegislativePriorities• Modernize state licensure laws
• Streamline care delivery with NP signature recognition
• Create flexible and sustainable reimbursement and care delivery• Ensure NP participation in ACOs and Patient Centered Medical Home models
• Call on state policy makers to compel insurance company compliance with non‐discrimination language in the ACA
• Recognize NPs for reimbursement in value based payment models
Track state legislation at:http://www.aanp.org/legislation‐regulation/state‐legislation/state‐legislation‐tracking‐center
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• Television media adds in targeted areas across the United States: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFKQm1IB‐DY&feature=youtu.be
• Radio spots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmkLxiFK16c&feature=youtu.be
• Media tool links and media training for NPs at state and national conferences: http://www.aanp.org/press‐room/media‐tools‐for‐nps
• Regular media feeds and updates regarding NPs in the news: http://www.aanp.org/press‐room/nps‐in‐the‐news
• Position statements and one pagers to educate legislators and consumers: http://www.aanp.org/press‐room
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IncreasedNPVisibility• AANP also increases NP visibility through membership/alliances with health related organizations and sponsorship of initiatives
• Collaborative alliances included:
• Department of Health and Human Services Million Hearts Initiative
• Know Your Dose: Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition
• Joining Forces: White House Initiative to raise awareness of health issues affecting America’s military, veterans and their families
• Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative
• United Nations Foundation Shot @ Life Campaign
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NPRelatedResearch• http://www.aanp.org/research
• AANP conducts research studies on an annual basis focusing on NP salaries and practice
• AANP is a member of ICONS: Interagency Collaboration on Nursing Statistics
• AANP also sponsors projects by NPs in the form of a number of yearly grants and awards: http://www.aanp.org/practice/grants‐scholarships2
• AANP has opportunities to support research through:
• Question procurement
• Mailing lists
• Space at national conferences
• Listserves
• Letters of support
• Mentorship
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*Data self-reported in the 2015 National Nurse Practitioner Compensation Survey. Data weighted to be representative of the NP population within each region.
• Formal program, meetings and projects specific to mentoring NPs for leadership programs in their communities as well as nationally
• Now in second cohort
• AANP Fellows Program
• Developed in 2000
• Currently 542 nationally recognized NPs for roles in policy, research, education and practice
• Fellows help shape AANP initiatives as well as white papers and policy briefs
• Fellows serve as expert advisors and peer reviewers for AANP programs
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OpportunitiesforAdvocacy• Elected and appointed office in AANP
• Participation in the research network
• Apply for a year long leadership or health policy fellowship
• Speaking and presenting at conferences to teach and mentor other NPs
• Signing up at the advocacy center for letter campaigns and briefs
• Track and engage in state and federal legislation
• Contacting AANP Governmental Affairs regarding mentorship and opportunities to set up appointments with your legislator or have them visit you in your practice