EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION
Colorado State Council
2008 STRATEGIC PLAN
MISSION: To promote the advancement, development, and safe practice in the specialty of Emergency Nursing throughout the State of Colorado.
PRIORITIES:
1. Promote membership recruitment, retention, activity and organizational visibility.
2. Continue to develop committees for membership, education, governmental issues, and ENCARE.
3. Mentor future leaders of the Association.
Note: All member benefits require current Colorado ENA membership unless otherwise noted.
Goal 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1:1 Strategic Objective: Dissemination of ENPC
Operational Objectives:
1:1: A Continuation of ENPC-Provider courses throughout the state. Course Directors communicate activity to Pediatrics Chairperson, Dave Laumeyer. The Pediatrics chairperson will provide a written quarterly report to State Council. Report will be included in the appropriate meeting minutes and published on the website. Chairperson will also provide course information for the CENA website.
1:1: B ENPC Instructor course
Post on website ENPC chairperson contact information so members can communicate needs.
1:1: C Continue to assess the number of ENPC Faculty, and consider need for additional as necessary. Current number of instructors will be assessed and expanded based on needs
1:2 Strategic Objective: Dissemination of TNCC
Operational Objectives:
1:2: A - Continuation of TNCC-Provider courses throughout the state with improved communication via Colorado ENA website. www.coloradoena.com
Course Directors will communicate activity to Trauma Chairperson, Mike Vislosky. The Trauma chairperson will provide a written quarterly report to State Council. Report will be included in the appropriate meeting minutes and published on the website. Chairperson will also provide course information for the CENA website.
1:2: B - TNCC Instructor course.
Post on website TNCC chairperson contact information so members can communicate needs.
1:2: C - Continue to assess the number of TNCC Faculty, and consider need for additional as necessary. Current number of instructors will be assessed and expanded based on needs.
1:3 Strategic Objective: Provide educational offerings to meet the clinical and leadership needs of the membership.
Operational Objectives:
1:3: A Purchase fifty (50) CEN review books (awaiting revised edition) for distribution to members at no charge.
Treasurer, Sharon Sperry, will purchase 50 CEN review books. Textbooks will be gifted to first 50 applicants. Contact Sharon Sperry with your request for textbook. Limit one book per member.
1:3: B Provide funding for CEN Review Course in 2008.
Form Committee to plan course. Members should be able to attend course for a nominal fee. Provide Continuing Education Hours.
1:3: C Promote CATN course.
Advertise the course on the website and by using the ED Liaison program.
1:4 Strategic Objective: Promote attendance at Scientific Assembly to enhance knowledge and awareness of current trends and issues in Emergency Nursing.
Operational Objectives:
1:4: A Fund delegates and two alternates to attend (# determined by National ENA) General Assembly in Minneapolis, MN on September 24-25, 2008.
To be eligible for compensation, Delegates and Alternates must be in attendance throughout assembly and present at voting sessions. Delegates are selected based on activity in Colorado ENA. Please refer to the Delegate Point Sheet. The completed Point Sheet and a letter of intent must be sent to Don Walker, state council president, by July 16, 2008. Delegates will be notified by July 18, 2008. At the conclusion of the General Assembly, Delegates and Alternates will receive $1200.00 to be used for travel expenses. This will be taxable income.
1:4: B Provide four (4) free registrations to the Scientific Assembly in Minneapolis, MN September 25-27, 2008. Recipients will be reimbursed up to $600.00 for airfare and hotel. Recipient(s) to be chosen by lottery drawing from submitted written requests to attend. The written request to attend must be received by Don Walker, state council president by midnight July 01, 2008. Recipients must complete a Request for Reimbursement Form and must submit all receipts at the conclusion of the conference. Delegates and Alternates are not eligible for this benefit.
1:4: C Provide four (4) free registrations to the 2009 Leadership Symposium in Reno. March 4-8, 2009. Recipients will be reimbursed (up to $600.00) for airfare and hotel. The written request to attend must be received by Don Walker, state council president by midnight November 14, 2008. Recipient(s) to be chosen by lottery drawing from written requests to attend. Recipients must complete a Request for Reimbursement Form and submit all receipts.
1:5 Promote education of Emergency Nurses.
Operational Objectives:
1:5: A Encourage State Council members to share educational materials (i.e., competency forms, self-learning packets, books, etc.)
1:5: B Develop and provide Summer Wilderness Seminar. Cost to CENA members nominal. Fee for non-members TBD. CENA will secure camp sites and pay fees for camp sites and CECH.
1:5: C Create a website survey for membership input regarding educational needs.
1:6 Provide general scholarship funding for reimbursement of monies used for educational offerings relevant to emergency nursing.
Operational Objectives:
1:6: A Award registration fee(s) up to $200.00 per member annually.
Applicants must complete the Paid Registration Fee Form and submit the form and the conference or course brochure to Sharon Sperry, State Treasurer, prior to the early registration deadline. If approved, registration fees (up to $200.00 per member/per year) will be paid directly to course/conference provider. The Paid Registration Fee Form is available from the “Forms” link on the main web page. Please review application process on the form.
1:7 Provide general scholarship funding for CENA members pursuing higher education in Nursing. (ie..ADN to BSN, BSN to MSN etc..)
Operational Objectives:
1:7: A Applicants must complete the Scholarship Request Application and submit this to Don Walker, State President by the semester deadlines listed below. Two, $750.00 Scholarships will be awarded each semester. The Scholarship application can be found from the “Forms” link on the main web page. Limit one higher education scholarship per member per year.
Spring Deadline February 08, 2008
Fall Deadline September 01, 2008
Goal 2: PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY
2:1 Strategic Objective: Increase collaboration with other professional organizations, i.e., ACEP, ANA, CNA, AACN, CFRN.
Operational Strategies:
2:1: A ACEP / Colorado Trauma Systems/EMS
Communicate and collaborate with physicians in the work setting. Collaborate with the RMTC planning committee for June 24-28, 2009 collaborative practice trauma conference in Breckenridge, Colorado. Sponsor key note speaker. Sponsor CECH hours.
2:1: B ANA/CNA
Networking with members, collaborating on issues that impact emergency nursing, and maintaining awareness of government issues. Donate Gift valuing $100 for Nightingale silent auction, May 2008.
2:1: C NFNA/CFRN
Promote CFRN credentials. Provide a CFRN certification review book/ CD-ROM to members seeking the certification. Awarded on a first come first serve basis. Submit letter requesting a book/CD-ROM to Sharon Sperry, Secretary/Treasurer
2:1: D EMS -
Continue to support EMS personal auditing TNCC-P and ENPC-P courses. EMT will submit a Grant Application to Sharon Sperry, Secretary/Treasurer, prior to the course. Membership in Colorado ENA is not required. The Grant Application can be accessed from the “Forms” link on the main web page. The Grant will cover the indirect fee of $60.00 payable to ENA.
2:1: E CSNA –
Support the Colorado Student Nurses Association as a sponsor at the Annual State Meeting. Provide a drawing for 2 paid student memberships to ENA.
Goal 3: ENCARE INJURY PREVENTION INSTITUTE
3:1 Strategic Objective: To promote injury prevention activities by ENA members
Operational Objectives:
3:1: A Provide grants to fund injury prevention activities by members. Two members may be reimbursed up to $250.00 to purchase materials for injury prevention activities. Submit a completed Injury Prevention Request for Funds Form to Vicky Cassabaum, ENCARE Chairperson. Activities must be reported to EN CARE institute chairperson in order to be reimbursed. Activities eligible include gun safety, alcohol awareness, bicycle helmet, child passenger safety, domestic violence and other general injury prevention programs. The Form for reporting activity can be accessed from the “Forms” link on the main webpage.
Provide up to $1500.00 to be used for one statewide initiative done in conjunction with ENCARE Chair Vicky Cassabaum. Contact Vicky Cassabaum for details and process.
Goal 4: GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
4:1 Strategic Objective: Enhance members’ knowledge and participation in Government affairs.
Operational Objectives:
4:1: A Include government affairs section in the Website with updates on events in Colorado.
4:2 Strategic Objective: Monitor health care reform on a local, state and national level
Operational Strategies:
4:2: A Monitor activities regarding reform at state level.
Action: Activities are monitored via the CNA Legislative Action Committee then reported to the membership via the website.
4:2: B Communicate issues of reform to members via website.
4:2: C Maintain contact with legislative representatives expressing concerns of Emergency Nursing. Provide contact information for Local Officials on Colorado ENA website.
Goal 5: RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND INFORMATION
5:1 Strategic Objectives: Communicate to members the mission of the Emergency Nurses Foundation (ENAF).
Operational Strategies:
5:1: A Participate in the ENAF State challenge with a yearly donation for 2008
5:1: B Contribute $250.00 to ENAF annually
5:1: C Communicate with and encourage members to apply for ENF scholarships and grants. Provide web link to ENAF site. Publish available grants and their deadlines on the CENA website.
5:2 Strategic Objective: Assist with data collection, education of members regarding research, and initiating state research project(s). Encourage and facilitate use of evidence-based practice in emergency nursing.
Operational Strategies:
5:2: A Provide two (2) $250.00 grants to subsidize emergency nursing research projects. Submit Grant Application to Don Walker, President. First come, first serve. Research Grant Application can be found on the “Forms” link on the main page.
5:2: B Encourage ENA members to submit presentations at appropriate venues. Provide reimbursement for registration, lodging and transportation up to $1000 maximum for one individual. Submit a Request for Reimbursement Form to Sharon Sperry, Secretary Treasurer.
Goal 6: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION
6:1 Strategic Objective: Promote public awareness of the role of Emergency Nursing and Prevention of Illness and Injury.
Operational Strategies:
6:1: A Use media access to promote Emergency Nursing and to educate the public regarding injury prevention.
6:1: B Utilize newspapers (locally) and nursing publications to promote Colorado Emergency Nurses and prevention of injury and illness.
6:2 Strategic Objective: To enhance and promote ENA by maintaining the website with current information.
Operational Strategies:
6:2:A Webmaster will solicit information from Officers, Committee Chairs and general membership and maintain the website with current information.
6:2:B Meeting minutes will be maintained on the website. Committee reports will be included in the meeting minutes
6:2:C Webmaster will receive annual paid membership to ENA in exchange for maintenance of Colorado ENA website.
Goal 7: ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH AND COMPETENCY
7:1 Strategic Objective: Increase membership, participation and retention
Operational Strategies:
7:1:A Send a letter to members whose memberships have expired, inviting them to continue their participation the Colorado Council of ENA.
7:1:B Utilize a State membership drive. CENA to pay $10.00 towards NEW membership into ENA, $20.00 towards a 3 year renewal, or $30.00 towards a 5 year renewal .
Process: Send a completed ENA membership application and applicable fees payable to ENA to Sharon Sperry, Secretary Treasurer. The balance (as above) will be submitted to National ENA.
7:1:C Communicate benefits, goal and resources of ENA to all Emergency Departments in the State by securing designated ENA liaisons for each Emergency Dept.
7:2 Strategic Objective: Strengthen Leadership skills of 2009 State Officers
Operational Strategies:
7:2:A 2009 Colorado State Council Leadership group (up to 5 members consisting of President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Treasurer Elect, potentially a Member at Large) will attend the National Leadership Symposium annually. Attendance at the State Leaders meeting is required. Upon completion of the Conference, attendees will be compensated $1200.00 for travel, travel insurance, 5 nights lodging, and transfers. This is taxable income.
7:2:B Colorado State Council Leadership group will network with other states officers on issues of state management promoting interstate relations and exchange of ideas.
Goal 8: TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC WELL BEING FOR COLORADO ENA
8:1 Remain budget neutral for 2008.
Operational Strategies:
8:1:A Utilize excess monies carried over from 2007.
8:1:B Fund-raising as opportunities arise.
8:1:C JANUS Funds
Quarterly reports will be filed by Sec./Treas in conjunction with treasurer’s report, facilitating evaluation of funds by State Council Executive Board. $300.00 to be invested quarterly, if funds allow.
8:2 Maintain Articles of Incorporation
Operational Strategies:
8:2:A Annual report to Colorado Sec. Of State and responsibilities of maintenance to be completed by Sharon Sperry, Sec./Treas.
8:3 Maintain Liability and Board of Director Insurance to protect state council
(2008 Fee paid by National ENA)
Goal 9: PROVIDE FOR REEVALUATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN.
9:1 State council board members will meet, discuss and evaluate the Current Strategic plan, making adjustments where necessary.
Operational Strategies:
9:1: A State council board members will evaluate reports from various committee chairs and those needs presented by general membership.
Adjustments will be made accordingly, considering finances, resources and personnel available at that time.
The 2008 Strategic Plan is posted below.
