HERE’S THE SCOOP FROM THE PRESIDENT · 4. For anti-human trafficking enforcement unit at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) 5. For the expansion of the Human Trafficking

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NEWSLETTER

Volume 45, Number 2

HERE’S THE SCOOP FROM

THE PRESIDENT

Greetings SAENA Members,

2019 has been a very busy year and it’s only half over! Chapter membership has increased to a record 485 members. Attendance at our monthly meetings has improved with more members contributing into the running of the organization.

Many of our members have been working hard by staffing first aid booths at the Battle of Flowers Parade, selling strawberry short cake to help our “Safety Why’s “at the Helotes Cornyval to support our injury prevention program, attending STRAC meetings, as well as teaching TNCC, ENPC and Stop the Bleed classes. Several SAENA members attended the ‘Day on the Hill’ event in Washington D.C. where they met with legislators and advocated for issues and legislation impacting emergency and other areas of nursing. SAENA is also honored that several of our members have been selected as speakers at ENA’s Scientific Assembly being held in Austin, September 28th - October 2nd.

Some SAENA members are preparing applications for submission to TxENA for consideration as delegates to the ENA’s legislative meeting, the General Assembly. We are also planning for officer elections in October of this year.

The Chapter held its 6th annual “Concepts of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing” conference at the Noah’s Event Venue on May 9th - it was a huge success! Over 100 nurses registered. All that attended this one day event received up to the seven hours of continuing education. Heartfelt thanks are extended to our speakers, sponsors, attendees, and conference committee members for their time, efforts, hard work and attendance – we couldn’t have done it without you!

We already are planning stages of our next conference, scheduled for March 5th, 2020 at the Noah Event Venue. Mark your calendars, watch the SAENA website, and plan to attend another great educational event!

SAENA Meetings 2019: June 17, 2019 – Summer Networking

Event. Down on Grayson 303 E. Grayson Street (near the Pearl Brewery) 6pm-8pm.

July 15, 2019 Business Meeting. University Hospital. 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX Sponsored by Grifols.

August 19, 2019 - Business Meeting and

Educational Event. Southwest General Hospital 7400 Barlite Blvd, San Antonio, TX ‘New Differences in Heart Failure’- Curtis Townsend, RN, MHA

September – no meeting due to ENA National conference.

October 21, 2019 Business Meeting Location to be announced.

Join the Business meetings virtually - see the website Meetings tab – ‘Online Meeting’ for more information.

www.sanantonioena.org

What’s Hot! Encompass Health Luau Beach Party

Business Mixer & CEU Event – June 13th 2pm-6pm http://bit.ly/2XVPxrZ

Summer Networking Event – June 17th. ‘Down on Grayson’ 303 E. Grayson

Street (near the Pearl Brewery) 6pm-8pm. See flyer below!

SAENA Scholarship Deadline July 15th

Forensics Webinar July 30th 8am – 10am Mary Leblond MSN, RN, CEN, CA-SANE, CP-SANE, FAEN. *Meets Texas Board of Nursing’s 1 time requirement for Forensics education.

See flyer berlow.

Geriatric Webinar August 14, 2019 8am – 10am Yvonne Moseley, MSN, RN, CEN *Meets Texas Board of Nursing’s Geriatrics educational requirement for 1 licensure cycle.

See flyer below!

ENA General and Scientific Assembly September 28th – October 2nd. Austin, Texas www.ena.org

TxENA’s ‘Conference at Sea!’ March

22nd

– 29th

, 2020 Ports of Call - Cozumel, Mexico; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Falmouth, Jamaica.

See flyer below!

www.sanantonioena.org

These are only a few of the awesome things the SAENA and its members have achieved or are working on so far this year. We have many other things coming up, so keep an eye on our website.

If you are interested in being part of your professional organization and having fun while doing it, come join us...it’s never too late! Feel free to invite your co-works and friends to our meetings; they don’t have to be a member to attend.

Remember our Summer Network Event is coming up on June 17th at Down at Grayson by the Pearl. There will be free appetizers, networking and a friendly atmosphere for your enjoyment.

See you soon. Janet Pena, RN SAENA President 2019

Welcome to Our New Members!

The SAENA welcomes our new members who have joined since the last Newsletter:

Vanessa Aguirre Chelsea Albert Sheila Ayala Brenda Backlund-Pearson

Celina Barrera Autumn Buell Victoria Carroll Zachary Cazalas

Nicole Colunga Genesis Dadal Hiral Desai Natalie Diaz

Stefanie Dristas Andrea Enriquez Gail Gauthier Savanah Gonzales

Stephen Gudowski Megan Hillis Elizabeth Huizenga Ashley Julian

Ysabelle Marie Katigbak Jasmine Lopez Crystal Lunday Deana Martinez

Jasmine McGill Iris Mendoza Diane Miller Cecelia Mohammed

John Nall Joy Ogbonna Kathryn Pecenka-Johnson Jose Puente

Amanda Rea Ruben Rodriguez Nakia Rudd Alex Simpson

Coleinette Smith Sunjoo Song Sara Tomlin Destiny Urrutia

Amanda Van Cleve Marissa Vasek Crystal Wade Hannah Wade

Natalie Wellman

2019 TNCC and ENPC Courses

TNCC Provider, 8th edition See information below.

ENPC Provider Sept. 14th – 15th Methodist Stone Oak Hosp.

San Antonio

Nov. 9th – 10th Methodist Stone Oak Hosp.

San Antonio

See the ‘Education’ tab on the SAENA website

www.sanantonioena.org for more information

on the courses and the registration forms.

San Antonio Emergency Nurses Association 2019 Fall Scholarships

The SAENA is sponsoring 2, $1000 Fall Scholarships for 2019.

If you are in school or will be in school soon obtaining a nursing degree, you need to investigate this great opportunity to help finance your education.

If you are not in school but know of someone who is or will be in nursing school in the near future, tell them about the SAENA scholarships.

The categories of the scholarships are: 1. LVN / LPN or non-nurse seeking initial RN degree 2. RN seeking a higher degree in nursing – (AD to BSN, MSN, or Doctorate; Diploma to BSN, MSN, or Doctorate; BSN to MSN

or Doctorate; MSN to Doctorate) 3. RN seeing a postgraduate degree in nursing – (Masters or Doctorate)

The deadline for the application is July 15, 2019!

For more information regarding the application criteria and to view the application, go to the San Antonio ENA’s website at:

https://www.sanantonioena.org/scholarships

SAENA Congratulates Janet Pena, RN!

Janet Pena, President of the SAENA, was recognized as a South Texas Nurse Imagemaker by the Delta Alpha at-Large Chapter of the Sigma Global Excellence National Honor Society and the Texas Nurses Association District 8 at a luncheon on May 11

th.

Janet has demonstrated incredible growth both personally and professionally through her involvement with the ENA on the local, state, and national levels. She participated in an “April Pools” press conference on Water Safety and Injury Prevention. As the San Antonio ENA representative she has been involved with the local South Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC). In addition, she has served as a San Antonio ENA Chapter Director, President – Elect, Chair of numerous committees and is currently the Chapter President.

As one that who “never met a stranger”, networking with peers is extremely important to Janet and she often speaks to other nurses and students about the ENA’s mission and values as well as upcoming educational opportunities. She helps distribute “goody bags” to over 60 Emergency Departments in the area during Emergency Nurses Week in an effort to not only to thank nurses for their dedication in providing safe, quality emergency nursing care but also to help promote the ENA as a professional organization. She believes it is essential to attend continuing education events in order to remain current and encourages others to register and attend with her. At meetings or conferences, she is often seen networking with the speakers regarding their topics and meeting with exhibitors on the latest equipment so she can bring the information back

Janet is a very giving person. She loves animals and is known to “rescue” those who need her. Last year, she led the local chapter, during the TxENA’s ‘Day of Service’, in volunteering to walk dogs at a shelter. She has also volunteered by selling Strawberry Shortcake at the Helotes Cornyval to raise funds for the Safety Why’s Babysitting Course, and teaches “Stop the Bleed” classes. In her spare time, Janet loves to dance and experience new dining options.

We are very proud of Janet Pena and her ability to lead our organization toward success, both now and in the future.

The 8th Edition Trauma Nursing Core Course Is Here!

As of April 2, registered nurses will be able to register for the new and improved Trauma Nursing Core Course. The changes include: virtual learning modules, interactive teaching strategies, timed open-book testing by computer, a new evidence-based provider manual and only one and a half day to complete the course. The new course requires the participant to become very familiar with the TNCC manual and the 8 online modules due to the instructor-led discussion of chapters. No more "death by lectures."

The participant must complete the 8 online modules prior to arriving at the course and will be required to present a certificate of completion to the course director. Testing on day two will include one Trauma Nursing Process skill station; the student will have two opportunities to pass the skill station.

Upon passing the skill station, the student will be provided access to complete the computer based exam portion of the course within the next 7 days. The computer generated test has 50 questions and the participant will have two hours to complete the exam. The student will have two opportunities to pass the exam and the exam will be open book!

Upon passing the skill station, the student will be provided access to complete the computer based exam portion of the course within the next 7 days. The computer generated test has 50 questions and the participant will have two hours to complete the exam. The student will have two opportunities to pass the exam and the exam will be open book!

Once that has been completed, the student will be able to print their 17.65 contact hours and TNCC certificate of completion, which is good for 4 years.

The cost of the course has increased due to the number of instructors required to lead the discussions, the cost of the new TNCC manual and increase in indirect fees to National ENA

San Antonio ENA looks forward to bringing you the latest trauma information and increasing your knowledge to care for the trauma patient.

Watch the SAENA website at www.sanantonioena.org/education/tncc for the dates of the 8th ed. courses and registration information.

Government Affairs Events.

By Mary Leblond, MSN, RN, CEN CA-SANE, CP-SANE, FAEN Government Affairs Chair

May 27, 2019 - SINE DIE Sine Die highlighting some of the results of the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature.

Texas legislature passed legislation with school safety, sexual assault and human trafficking prevention and health and human services and mental health funding with some of the items listed below. These were sent to the Governor for signing.

SCHOOL SAFETY 1. To reform school finance in Texas. 2. For school safety funding including monies for added security and emergency response training and more.

SEXUAL ASSAULT & HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION 1. To eliminate the rape kit backlog and increase crime lab capacity 2. For rape crisis centers and sexual assault nurse examiners to the Office of the Attorney General 3. For human and child sex trafficking investigative squads, anti-gang squads, and regional human trafficking

investigative squads at the Department of Public Safety (DPS) 4. For anti-human trafficking enforcement unit at the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) 5. For the expansion of the Human Trafficking Prevention section at the Office of the Attorney General 6. For the creation of a Human Trafficking Team and to increase inspections of establishments with a high risk

for human trafficking at the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES & MENTAL HEALTH 1. Covers shortfalls in Medicaid, foster care, women's health, state hospitals, state supported living centers, and

correctional managed health care 2. Increase in women's health funding over 18-19 levels 3. For rate increases for community care and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) providers, pediatric

home therapists, and pediatric private duty nursing 4. For rate increases and cost growth for Early Childhood Intervention. 5. For salary increases to hire and retain Adult Protective Services workers 6. Supports Community Based Care expansion for foster care 7. For behavioral health and substance abuse services 8. For the Department of State Health Services to include testing for X-ALD (adrenoleukodystrophy) in newborn

screening

Bills introduced in this 86th session (this list is not all inclusive):

HB 76 - Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League. Author: Huberty and others Action: Sent to Governor for signing

HB 616 Relating to compensation for a portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination. Author: Neave and others Action: Sent to Governor for signing

SB 358 Relating to the Nursing Faculty Loan Repayment Assistance Program Author: Hinojosa Action: Did not get out of committee for a vote.

HB 912 Relating to an expedited licensing process for certain advanced practice registered nurses; authorizing a fee Author: Howard Action: Did not get out of committee for a vote

HB 848 Relating to notice of the cost of a forensic examination for a victim of an alleged sexual assault Author Wray Action: Did not get out of committee for a vote

HB 871 Relating to use of telemedicine medical service by certain trauma facilities Author: Price and others Action: Signed into law by governor take effect 9/01/19

HB 1146 Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain healthcare facilities

Author Howard Action: Did not get out of committee for a vote

HB 2041 Relating to the regulation of free standing emergency care facilities. Author: Oliverson and others Action: Sent to Governor for signing

HB 496 Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control stations in public schools. Author: Gervn-Hawkens Action: Sent to Governor for signing

HB 1869. Relating to the composition of the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Author: Klick Action: Sent to Governor for signing.

2019 Day on the Hill Legislative Requests

On May 21-22, the Texas Delegation joined with other ENA members from across the country and attended ‘Day on the Hill’ in Washington DC. The members met with legislators regarding bill which impact emergency nurses and health care.

While there, the Texas Delegation requested funding for the following bills.

The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act of 2019 (H.R. 1309/ S. 851)

The Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 (H.R. 776/ S. 1173)

SAENA thanks the members of the ‘Day on the Hill’ delegation for all of their hard work on our behalf.

Texas Delegation to ‘Day on the Hill’ Top Row: JoAnne Craze, Cassie Campbell, Crissie Richardson

Second Row: Mary Leblond, Melanie Aluotto, Dan DiDonato, Kelsea Bice

For Any comments or concerns related to the government affairs information please contact Mary Leblond at [email protected]

Record Breaking Membership!

Since March 1, 2019, San Antonio ENA has recruited 53 new members! This gives us an all-time high of 486! What is even more exciting is that 17 of the new members are nursing students.

Joining ENA is an excellent way to be introduced into a professional organization that offers many opportunities such as free and discounted educational resources, journals, position statements, research, networking, mentorship and much, much more.

Managers and instructors that recognize the value of ENA are to be commended and congratulated on their recruitment efforts and support.

Exciting ENA events and opportunities are occurring in San Antonio and Texas this year and in 2020. It is not too late to join. Go to ena.org for more information.

If you would like to find out how to join or renew at a $10 discount, please contact me. Yvonne Moseley MSN, RN, CEN SAENA Membership Chair [email protected] 830-391-4013

YOUR BOARD President: Janet Pena President-elect: Michael Moon Past President: Bill Barbre Secretary: Carol Twombly Treasurer: Erick Christensen Directors: Mary Bluemel & Curtis Townsend

ENA Liaison to Texas: Gordon Gillespie

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San Antonio Emergency Nurses Association

Come join your friends and fellow ED nurses

at the SAENA’s

Summer Networking Event

June 17, 2019

‘Down on Grayson’ 303 E. Grayson Street

(In the Pearl Brewery area)

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy relaxing in this friendly atmosphere!

RSVP: Curtis Townsend

[email protected]

Appetizers provided

Parking is available in the lot adjacent to Down on Grayson under Highway 281

San Antonio Emergency Nurses Association

‘The ABC’s of Forensics in Emergency Nursing’ Mary A. Leblond, MSN, RN, CEN, CA-SANE, CP-SANE, FAEN

Texas Statute: NPA §301.306 and Rule 216.3(5) - January 2006 Effective September 1, 2005, the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) was amended, adding the CNE requirement: Forensic Evidence Collection in Continuing Education. This targeted CNE requirement applies to all nurses practicing in emergency department (ED) settings as their home unit, floating, contracted, or other duties that involve functioning in an ED setting or role. This is a one-time requirement per nurse effective September 1, 2006. There is no expiration date for this requirement under Texas Occupations Code 301.306 (NPA); thus any nurse working for any amount of time in the ED must comply and maintain the course completion certificate indefinitely. This presentation will provide nurses with the knowledge and skills related to care of physical and sexual assault patients so they can accurately and completely assess and document care while obtaining potential evidence using the appropriate chain of evidence based on the requirements of the Texas Board of Nursing.

Learner Objectives:

Discuss the definition of forensics, including examples and applicable laws governing the definition

Describe the components of the primary and focused secondary survey in a forensics patient

Apply information on evidence collection and chain of evidence to selected forensic diagnosis

Discuss documentation principles

This course fulfills the Texas Board of Nursing Forensic Requirement for Licensure

ENA Member: $25.00 Non-ENA Member: $40.00

Name: ____________________________________________ ENA#:_____________________________ Address: ___________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Email address mandatory: ______________________________ Contact Phone mandatory: ______________________________

If paying by PayPal or credit card complete the registration/payment form at:

https://www.sanantonioena.org/education/forensics-webinar-2019

If paying by check make check payable to: SAENA,Inc. And mail registration form and payment to: San Antonio Emergency Nurses Association c/o Carol Twombly 15215 Wayside Oaks San Antonio, Texas 78232

For more information contact Carol Twombly at [email protected] or Phone: 210-260-3699

www.sanantonioena.org Webinar access will be sent upon receipt of the completed registration form and payment for the course.

Limited to 100 attendees!

Cancellation Notice: A written request must be received prior to July 25th, 2019 for a refund. This activity has been submitted to the Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Emergency Nurses Association is

accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

San Antonio Emergency Nurses Association

‘Older Adult / Geriatric Care: A Special Population’ Presented by: Yvonne Moseley, MSN, RN, CEN

Can be completed at home or work!

This 2 hour course fulfills the Texas Board of Nursing’s Older Adult or Geriatric Care Requirement for LVN or RN for 1 licensure cycle:

Per the Texas Board of Nursing:

Sec. 301.307. Continuing Education in Older Adult or Geriatric Care. (a) As part of a continuing competency program under Section 301.303, a license holder whose practice includes older adult or geriatric populations shall complete at least two hours of continuing education relating to older adult or geriatric populations or maintain certification in an area of practice relating to older adult or geriatric populations.

…Any LVN, RN, or APRN whose practice includes the older adult or geriatric population is required to complete at least two contact hours in every licensure cycle beginning on or after January 1, 2014 [Board Rule 216.3(h)].

Learner Objectives: The learner will have increased knowledge regarding the physiologic changes in older adults that contribute to disease processes, chronic conditions and memory loss; adaptation of care for this special

population including injury prevention, and identification of elder abuse and reporting requirements.

ENA Member: $25.00 Non-ENA Member: $40.00

Name: ____________________________________________ ENA# for discount: __________________ Address: ___________________________________ City/State/Zip _________________________________ Email address mandatory: ______________________________ Contact Phone mandatory: ______________________________

If paying by PayPal or credit card complete the registration/payment form at:

https://www.sanantonioena.org/education/geriatrics-webinar-2019

If paying by check make check payable to: SAENA,Inc. And mail registration form and payment to: San Antonio Emergency Nurses Association c/o Carol Twombly 15215 Wayside Oaks San Antonio, Texas 78232

For more information contact Carol Twombly at [email protected] or Phone: 210-260-3699

www.sanantonioena.org Webinar access will be sent upon receipt of the completed registration form and payment for the course.

Limited to 100 attendees!

Cancellation/Refund Notice: A written request must be received prior to August 9, 2019 for a refund.

** This activity has been submitted to the Emergency Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The Emergency Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.