advocating for nurse practitioners and their patients nurse practitioner students: helping canp grow
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Advocating for Nurse Practitioners and their patients
Nurse Practitioner Students:
Helping CANP Grow
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
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 is Dedicated to
PurposePurpose Core ValuesCore Values
CANP exists to advocate for
nurse practitioners
and their patients.
IntegrityCompassion RespectAccountabilityProfessionalism
CANP Vision & Values
Elected DirectorsElected Directors Appointed DirectorsAppointed Directors
PresidentPresident-electVP, Corporate AffairsVP, FinanceAfter a one year term,
the President becomes Immediate Past President
Committee Chairs
MembershipEducational AffairsHealth Policy &
PracticePublic RelationsPractice Issues
Board of Directors
President: Surani Kwan
President-Elect: Beth Haney
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 200Sacramento, California 95814 P: (916) 441-1361F: (916) 443-2004
CANP Leadership
CANP Organization
Administration: Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Inc.Rob Finley, Executive Director
Nielsen Merksamer/Legislative SpecialistKristy WieseMember Benefit AttorneyMelanie L. Balestra, NP Esq.
CANP Historical Highlights
California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP) established 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
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
Legislative Milestones
NPs obtain authority to furnishControlled Substances Scheduled III-V
Legislative Milestones
1996
1997 - 2000Pharmacists authorized to include NP name
on prescription label
NPs defined as professional employees who may be exempt from mandatory overtime 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 physicalsNPs may supervise Medical Assistants
venipuncture and injectionsNPs 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 Milestones
Legislative Agenda - 2007
AB 139 – Bass Passed and effective 1/1/08 ability to sign DMV Physical exams for
Bus Drivers and Farm-Labor Vehicle Drivers
SB 102 – Migden Passed and effective 1/1/08 NPs have the ability to Consent
patients for blood products
AB 1436 – Defining the NP Scope of Practice Bill held over to 2008
Governor Schwarzenegger Healthcare Reform Package/ ABX1 1-Nunez: Includes Full Utilization of Nurse
Practitioners
Legislative Agenda 2008
AB 1436 (Hernandez) 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 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
In September 2008, members identified practice barriers: 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 signatureSB 294 was held over for 2010
Legislative Agenda 2009
CANP Events
House of Delegates meeting March 16- 17, 2011
34th CANP Annual Educational Conference
San Francisco Hyatt Embarcadero Square March 17 - 20, 2011
CANP Lobby Day The Capitol, Sacramento TBA
Chapter Meetings Monthly Various Locales
CANP Student Membership
$125 for One-Year Student Membership
What do you get for $125?
Why Join?
Job Postings and ClassifiedsMembership at both the state and chapter levelActive legislative representation in SacramentoEducational OpportunitiesProfessional networking, local & state levelsFree Legal consultations with CANP AttorneyStandardized Procedures TemplatesProfessional Resource
Student Member Benefits
Additional Benefits
Chapter Meeting and Networking/Dinning EventsQuarterly newsletter: CANP ConnectionsMonthly Chapter Leader and Member newsletterFull website accessOpportunities for Professional DevelopmentPractice Issues ConsultationsMember Discounts on: 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
canpweb.org
CANP 34th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE MARCH 17-20, 2011
HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SQUARESAN FRANCISCO, CA
CANP 34th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 17-20, 2011HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SQUARE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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