agenda ncapa board of directors meeting saturday, january ...€¦ · 15/01/2015 · activities...

NCAPA Board Book January 17, 2015 of 94

AGENDA

NCAPA Board of Directors Meeting

Saturday, January 17, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Stead Center, Durham, NC

Mission Statement:

NCAPA provides innovative solutions to empower our members to enhance their careers

and advocate for optimal health care.

Vision Statement: North Carolina PAs transforming health through equitable delivery

of patient-centered, team-based care.

Call to Order

Welcome and Introductions

Board Vote to Fill Remainder of Director-at-Large Term

See Nominating Committee Report for Slate of Candidates and Motion (p.3)

Opportunity for brief remarks from candidates

Secret ballot

Newly elected Board member is seated

Consent Agenda: Does anyone request that any report be removed from the Consent agenda?

See List of Reports Included in the Consent Agenda at the End of the Meeting Agenda

(Reports should be removed if any discussion about a report is requested. Any reports

remaining on the Consent Agenda will not be discussed at the meeting.)

Action: After any reports are removed (if requested) the Board must vote to approve the remaining

Consent Agenda.

Action Item Reports:

Nominating Committee (First Order of Business) (p.3)

Executive Committee-Addendum (p.92)

Finance Committee (p.7)

Governance Task Force (p.10)

Reports For Discussion:

Communications and Marketing Committee (p.13)

Reports for Consent Agenda:

Minutes from November 2014 BOD Meeting (p.14)

Executive Director’s Report (p.19)

Officers’ Reports:

President (p.43)

Treasurer (p.44)

Secretary (p.51)


Standing Committee Reports:

Conference Planning (p.54)

Government Affairs (p.59)

Health (p.69)

Membership (p.71)

Student Affairs (p.73)

Liaison Reports:

NC EMS Advisory Council (p.74)

NCMB Review Panel (p.76)

Student Board Representative Reports:

Campbell (p.77)

Duke (p.78)

Gardner-Webb (p.79)

Methodist (p.80)

Wake Forest (p.81)

Wingate (p.83)

PA Program Director Reports:

Campbell (p.84)

Duke (p.85)

Regional Chapter Reports

Far West Physician Extenders (p.86)

Metrolina Academy of Physician Assistants (p.87)

Piedmont Area Physician Assistants (p.88)

Southeastern Cape Fear (p.91)

Announcements

Conflict of Interest Forms

AAPA Leadership & Advocacy Summit, March 5-7, Alexandria, VA

House of Delegates

AAPA Annual Meeting, May 23-27, San Francisco

NCAPA Delegates for the meeting: Katz (Chief), Reich, Hendrix, Rogers, DeTroye,

Smith, Sekhon, Morris (Alternate), Barry (Alternate)

NCAPA election for delegates for 2-year-terms (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2017) will be

held in May/June.

2015 NCAPA Leadership Directory available on website

Dates of NCAPA 2015 Board Meetings:

January 17, 2015-Stead Center

April 25, 2015-Stead Center

August 15, 2015-Embassy Suites, Myrtle Beach, SC

November 14, 2015-Stead Center

Adjournment

Return to Top of Agenda


North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants

Nominating Committee Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Report From: Sandy Pierce, 2014 Chair

Members:

2015: Jane Girskis, Ryan Vann, Frank Caruso, April Stouder, Charlene Morris (Ex-officio)

2014: Sandy Pierce (Chair), Jane Girskis, Joshua Smith, Alisha DeTroye, Don Metzger (Ex-officio)

Activities Since Last Board Meeting:

Stacey Lee, Director-at-Large, with a term of January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2015, resigned from the

Board in November of 2014 due to personal and professional time constraints. As per the Bylaws, the

Nominating Committee advertised the vacancy in the November and December issues of The Pulse.

Statements of interest were received from three NCAPA members in good standing. They are: Detra

Chambers, PA-C; Jane Girskis, PA-C; and Truett Smith, PA-C. Their platform statements are attached

for your review.

Board members will cast secret ballots at the beginning of the Board meeting to select one of the

candidates to fill the vacant seat, after which, the selected candidate will assume his or her position at the

Board table and begin the term immediately.

Plans for Future Activities/Goals:

The 2015 Nominating Committee will meet by conference call on January 7, 2015, to elect a Chair and

discuss plans for two elections occurring in 2015: 1) Election of HOD delegates. Election will occur May

20-June 15 for two-year terms that begin on July 1, 2015. 2) BOD election for Treasurer and three

Directors-at-Large (two-year terms), President-Elect (one-year term), and a Nominating Committee

Member-at-Large (two-year term). All terms begin on January 1, 2016.

ACTION ITEM(s):

The Nominating Committee presents the following slate of candidates for consideration by the Board of

Directors to fill the vacant Director-at-Large seat on the Board for a term to begin immediately upon vote

and end on December 31, 2015: Detra Chambers, PA-C; Jane Girskis, PA-C; and Truett Smith, PA-C.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Pierce, 2014 Nominating Committee Chair

Attachments: Candidate Statements


November 30, 2014 Sandy Pierce, Nominating Committee Chair

Cathie Feild, Executive Director


Dear Nominating Committee:

Please accept this as my letter of intent to run for the vacant Director-At-Large seat on the NCAPA Board

of Directors. I would like to be included on the ballot of candidates in January 2015.

I have been an active NCAPA member since 2010, when I became a student member of the Government

Affairs Committee (GAC). After graduating in August 2011, I continued to be engaged in the GAC,

advocating for NC PAs and for the PA profession at large. For the past two years, I have served as NCAPA

secretary and have worked on several task forces. These experiences have allowed me to learn from

more seasoned PAs and have collectively strengthened my desire to continue being involved in a

leadership capacity.

I feel fortunate to practice medicine in this state and am proud of the work that NCAPA has done to

ensure that North Carolina continues to be a great place for PAs to serve their patients. I am running for

the Director-At-Large seat because of my passion for the Academy and my appreciation for the impact

that it has had for North Carolina PAs. As a board member, I hope to build upon the good work that has

already been done by our predecessors. Thank you for considering me for this position; I hope that you

will support me with your vote!

Kind regards,

Detra Chambers, MSAT, MHS, PA-C


Email Received December 1, 2014 from Jane Girskis

Dear Board of Directors

I would like to increase my participation in the NCAPA by serving on the board of directors, in addition

to my position on membership committee.

I have enjoyed my current leadership position as President and Founder of FW NC PEA, and wish to

increase a local and statewide presence of NCAPA and knowledge and understanding of and appreciation

for Physician Assistants.

Thank you for your consideration,

J Jane Girskis

--

Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C

President, Far West North Carolina Physician Extender Associates


H. Truett Smith, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Edison Square Family Medicine

10030 Edison Square Drive, NW

Suite 100

Concord, NC 28027-8252

704-403-7830

November 17, 2014

Platform Statement

I am interested filling the vacancy as a Director to the NCAPA Board of Directors in 2015. I

have been a practicing PA for 25 years and have served the NCAPA as a Student Director, as

Regional Chapters Chair and as Vice-President to the Academy. I have represented NCAPA as a

Delegate and as an Alternate Delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates. I currently serve as the

Vice-President of the Metrolina Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA). It would be a

distinct honor for me to continue to serve our Academy.

Return to Agenda



Finance Committee Report January 17, 2015

2014 Committee Members: 2015 Committee Members: Ryan Vann, Chair Ryan Vann, Chair

Paul Hendrix Paul Hendrix

Marc Katz Marc Katz

Charlene Morris Elmira Powell

Elmira Powell Bill Vaassen

Bill Vaassen Wanda Hancock

Cathie Feild, NCAPA staff contact Cathie Feild, NCAPA staff contact

1. Budget for Fiscal Year 2015: On December 1, 2014, the committee met by phone to work on a

budget plan for 2015. Thanks to the Academy’s newly-created strategic plan, we were able to make

recommendations in terms of budgetary additions and cuts that we felt were consistent with the

NCAPA’s short- and long-term goals. Over the next several days, the proposed budget was

distributed to committee chairs for comments and questions, and after that, to the Board for the same

purpose. In mid-December, the proposed budget was brought before the Board electronically for a

vote; the proposal passed unanimously. The Finance Committee extends a sincere thanks to each

committee chair for their careful review and insightful questions about the proposed plan. It is

noteworthy that the budget was created primarily by Central Office staff, and special credit and

thanks also goes to Cathie Feild for her data-driven thoughts in regards to projected income and

expenses. At this time, we tentatively plan to follow a similar budget creation cycle for 2015, though

there has been some discussion that the budget could be presented for approval at the November BOD

meeting. We have found that waiting a late as possible to do this – while still allowing ample time for

comments, questions, and revisions – provides the committee with much-needed firm data regarding

the current year’s revenue and expenses. Later in the year, we will be sure to keep everyone informed

as to the budgeting schedule for FY 2016.

2. Review of End-of-Year Statement for FY 2014: At the writing of this report, we have not yet

received the December 2014 financial statement. When this is received, the committee will review

revenue and expenses for the entire year.

3. Monthly Review of Committee Budgets: Each month, the committee reviews a financial statement

prepared by our accountant. From this statement, our accountant generates pie charts for each

committee that show what portion each committee’s budget has been utilized. We hope that

committees find this information useful as they plan their expenditures throughout the year. If your

committee has suggestions as to how this information could be more useful to you, please do not

hesitate to contact Ryan Vann (Finance Committee Chair) at [email protected].

4. Review of Schwab Reserve Accounts: The committee reviews reserve account statements monthly.

It is the NCAPA’s policy that a minimum of $1.15 million is kept in these account, and as of the end

of FY 14, we had just over $1.15 million in the reserve. Because we have these funds split into two

separate accounts, the Committee plans to review each of these and determine whether changes need

to be made in regards to allocation of funds.

mailto:[email protected]


5. Quarterly Review of Banking/Checking Accounts: As directed by the BOD in November 2010,

the Treasurer, Chief Executive, and Finance Committee chair review the Academy’s

banking/checking accounts each quarter to ensure that funds in excess of $250,000 are moved into

our CDARS accounts. This helps to ensure that our accounts will be fully FDIC insured in the event

of bank failure/financial catastrophe. Our account balances have not recently required such fund

reallocation. Cathie Feild will continue to monitor our accounts on a regular basis and will let us

know if our balance approaches/exceeds $250,000.

6. Proposal Regarding Documentation of Regional Chapter Grant Expenditures: In mid-2014, the

Committee was asked to develop a policy that addresses reconciliation and documentation of grant

funds that are occasionally provided to regional chapters. This has become a more important issue

over the past few years as the NCAPA has budgeted funds specifically for this purpose, and as our

regional chapters have requested to utilize these grants. Please see the attached policy proposal,

which we bring forth today for approval by the Board of Directors. We feel strongly that this policy

has been thoroughly vetted – it has been reviewed by several individuals within the Academy with

deep regional chapter involvement and experience. Additionally, we sought input from the Central

Office and from each regional chapter President. All agreed that our policy proposal is reasonable

and acceptable. We thank those who took the time to review and help us edit this proposal.

Action Item: The Finance Committee recommends adoption of the attached policy, “Financial

Procedures for Grants Provided to Regional Chapters.”

Respectfully Submitted,

Ryan Vann, MHS, PA-C

Committee Chair

Attachment: Financial Procedures for Grants Provided to Regional Chapters


Financial Procedures for Grants Provided to Regional Chapters

Pending availability, the NCAPA may designate funds in the annual budget for the purpose of providing

grants to support activities of the Regional Chapters. In order to provide timely provision of those funds

and in order to ensure proper accountability in regards to their use, the following policies shall be

followed:

1. Prior to disbursing funds, the NCAPA shall provide a specific explanation as to how granted

funds should be used (speaker honoraria, meals, etc.). If the grant is provided without restrictions

(that is, the funds may be used for any purpose), this will be specifically stated.

2. Once funds are available for use, the regional chapter president should submit a written/electronic

request. The request must include the amount requested, the intended use for the grant, and the

date the funds will be used.

3. The Executive Director shall review the regional chapter’s request, and provide an approval or

denial of the request within 10 business days. If the requested funds are budgeted through a

committee, the Executive Director may choose to seek that committee chair’s input on this

decision as well.

4. If the grant request is approved, the appropriate funds will be disbursed to the regional chapter.

The check will be written to an account (such as a business checking account) that is specific to

the regional chapter. It is not permissible to disburse grant funds to an individual (such as the

chapter president or board member) prior to the event, but individuals may be reimbursed after an

event is held and proper supporting documentation is provided as listed in number 5.

5. Within 10 business days of the event for which funds were provided, the regional chapter must

submit copies of receipts to the Executive Director demonstrating that the funds provided by the

NCAPA were utilized as requested.

a. If the amount of the expense(s) equal or exceed the amount of the grant funding, and if

the expense(s) are deemed appropriate by the Executive Director, no further action is

required.

b. If the amount of the expense(s) are less than the amount of the monies disbursed OR if

the Executive Director determines that some or all of the grant funding was utilized in a

manner inconsistent with the requested use, the regional chapter must provide an

appropriate refund to the NCAPA. The Executive Director will inform the regional

chapter president in writing as to the amount of the refund. The regional chapter shall

provide appropriate reimbursement to the NCAPA within 10 business days of receiving

this notification.

i. Regional chapters that do not submit an appropriate refund will be ineligible for

further NCAPA funding until proper reimbursement is provided.

Return to Agenda



Governance Task Force Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Members: Marc Katz (Chair), Detra Chambers, Kondie Lykins, MJ Leonardi, Wanda Hancock, Jeff

Katz, Samantha Rogers, Cathie Feild (Staff Liaison)

Activities Since Last Meeting:

The Governance Task Force reviewed Article V of NCAPA’s Bylaws by email and during a conference

call on January 8, 2015.

Plans for Future Activities:

The Task Force will continue to review each subsequent section of the Bylaws and bring proposed

changes to the Board for vote at appropriate times.

Action Item:

Approve the edits to Article V of the NCAPA Bylaws as made by the Governance Task Force and

indicated on the attached copy of Article V.


Marc Katz, PA-C

Chair, Governance Task Force

Attachment: Article V with Edits


Article V: The Board of Directors

Changes proposed by the Governance Task Force 1/8/15: Strikethrough = deletion; Red =

insertion.

Section 1. Power and Duties. All corporate powers will be exercised by, or under the authority of, and the

business and affairs of the Academy will be managed by, the Board of Directors or by committees

established by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Number. The number of persons serving on the Board of Directors of the Academy will be no

less than eleven (11) and no more than seventeen (17). The members entitled to vote for the Board of

Directors may change the number of persons serving on the Board of Directors by amending these

Bylaws. The Board of Directors will be comprised of (a) the President, President-Elect, Vice President,

Secretary, Treasurer and immediate Past President; (b) five (5) Directors at Large; and (c) two Student

Directors. No person may hold more than one position on the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Term.

a. All Directors-at-Large will serve as members of the Board of Directors for terms of two (2) years. All

Student Directors and Student Representatives will serve as members of the Board of Directors for terms

of one (1) year. All officers will serve as members of the Board of Directors during their terms as officers

(See Article VIII Section 2). The immediate Past President will serve as a member of the Board of

Directors for a term of one (1) year, to begin upon the expiration of the term as President.

b. The terms of those serving on the Board of Directors will begin on January 1st of the year following

their election. , except for the Student Directors and Representatives, whose terms will begin upon their

election.

Section 4. Qualifications and Election.

a. Officers must be and remain Fellow Members of the Academy in good standing for the entire term.

Directors must be and remain Fellow or Associate Members in good standing for the entire term. Student

Directors must maintain student membership in the Academy for their entire terms of office.

b. Persons serving on the Board of Directors will be elected by the members entitled to vote, in the

manner set forth in Article X of these Bylaws. The election of the Board of Directors will be conducted

by written or electronic ballot. Those persons who receive the highest number of votes will be deemed to

have been elected. The election will be valid only if it conforms to the provisions of Article IV, Section 9

of these Bylaws.

c. If a current Director-at-Large is elected to an officer's post, that person will vacate the Director-at-

Large Board seat. In that event, the Board of Directors will appoint a new Director-at- Large to complete

the unexpired term of office when the seat is vacated.

Section 5. Vacancies; Removal.

(a) Persons serving on the Board of Directors may be removed in accordance with the NCAPA policy,

“Adjudication Procedures for the Discipline or Removal of Officers or Elected Officials of the

Academy.” by the members entitled to vote at an election of the Board of Directors. Persons serving on

the Board of Directors may not be removed at a meeting unless the meeting notice states that a purpose of

the meeting is the removal of a person serving on the Board of Directors. The number of votes cast to

remove the person serving on the Board of Directors must exceed the number of votes cast not to remove

him or her.


(d) (b) If a person serving on the Board of Directors fails to maintain the requirements for Fellow Member

or Associate Member status (or, for Student Directors, Student Member status) during the term of office,

that person's seat on the Board immediately is deemed to be vacated. (Relocated from below.)

(e) (c) If a person serving on the Board of Directors fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the Board

of Directors, without excused absence by the President, then the Board of Directors may vote by majority

to have the person be removed from the Board of Directors. person shall be removed by majority vote of

the Board of Directors. (Relocated from below.)

Section 6. Vacancies

(b) (a) In the event of a vacant position on the Board of Directors, the Nominating Committee shall notify

the Membership of the vacancy by mail or electronic means. All vacancies occurring in the Board of

Directors, with the exception of the President, and the Past President, or student directors shall be filled

by a vote of the majority of the remaining members of the Board from a slate of candidates prepared by

the Nominating Committee. and/or by self-declaration. The Nominating Committee shall give notice to

the Membership of the election by mail or electronic means.

(b) The Nominating Committee may recruit nominees or receive nominations from members. : in this

case, tThe Nominating Committee will verify the credentials of all nominees no later than one week

before the scheduled Board of Directors meeting. The Nominating Committee shall present to the

remaining Board of Directors at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting a list of credentialed

candidates who have agreed on said nomination. At the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting, the

Nominating Committee shall present a list of credentialed candidates to the remaining members of the

Board.

(c) All nominees shall be given an opportunity to address the Board, by choice either verbally or in

writing. , the Board. A vote by secret ballot shall subsequently be conducted. In the event that no

candidate receives a majority, the top two vote getters candidates will then be placed in a run-off election,

utilizing a second vote by secret ballot. In the event only one person is nominated, that person shall

assume the vacant seat by acclaim.

A vacancy in a student director position will be filled by the electing body for that student director at its

next meeting following such vacancy. The electing body will notify the board of its selection.

(c) All vacancies in elected positions, except for the Board of Directors, shall be filled by a majority vote

of the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting. Nomination of candidates shall be proposed by

the Board at least 2 weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting. (Governance Task Force will move this

information to an appropriate place.)

(d) If a person serving on the Board of Directors fails to maintain the requirements for Fellow Member or

Associate Member status (or, for Student Directors, Student Member status) during the term of office, that

person's seat on the Board immediately is deemed to be vacated. (Moved to Section 5.b.)

(e) If a person serving on the Board of Directors fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the Board of

Directors, without excused absence by the President, then the Board of Directors may vote by majority to

have the person be removed from the Board of Directors. (Moved to Section 5.c.)

Section 6 7. Compensation.

The Board of Directors will not be compensated for their services. The Board of Directors may, in its

discretion, allow payment or reimbursement for expenses related to NCAPA business.

Return to Agenda



Communications and Marketing Committee Report January 17, 2015

2014 Members: 2015 Members:

Chair: Don Metzger Chair: Don Metzger

Marian Cranford Clifford Daub

Sir Wesley Funchess Mary Elizabeth Horne

Wanda Hancock Tracy Watson Wang

Brenda Sconce Staff: Kat Nicholas

Lisa Shock

Staff: Lee Busselman/Kat Nicholas

Healthy You Challenge

NCAPA has committed to being one of eight sponsors for the 2015 Healthiest You Challenge. The call

for participants/registration will begin in January. At the conclusion of the registration period, 64

participants are chosen who will then be broken up into eight teams. Each team is assigned a coach from

the UNC Wellness Centers and each participant receives a free 6-week membership to the Wellness

Center to work directly with their assigned coach. At the conclusion, the individual and team that has lost

the most percent of body weight will win a free annual membership to the Wellness Center (along with

other prizes). The Challenge will wrap up in March.

January through March, NCAPA will receive 90 30-second commercial spots on WCHL and be promoted

through various print and digital advertisements. WCHL is the Chapel Hill/Carrboro talk radio station

which highlights and broadcasts UNC-Chapel Hill sports as well as other talk shows. Their website is:

http://chapelboro.com/wchl/

Committee Conference Call

CMC had a conference call on January 7th to discuss marketing plans for NCAPA:

CMC will work on crafting a tagline or succinct statement that is readily available to include in

any future marketing efforts.

AAPA resources will be investigated and utilized by NCAPA when available. The CMC will

research the AAPA site and come up with a list of appropriate resources that NCAPA could link

to and/or make reference to on the website.

Plans to market NCAPA are two-fold; we need to market the PA profession to the public as well

as market NCAPA membership to PAs. Both of these items will be taken into consideration in

future marketing efforts.

Action Items: None


Don Metzger, PA-C, MHS

Return to Agenda

http://ncapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/UNC-Healthcare-Healthiest-You-Team-Sponsorship.pdf

http://chapelboro.com/wchl/


DRAFT MINUTES

NCAPA Board of Directors Meeting

Stead Center, Durham, NC

Saturday, November 8, 2014– 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Mission Statement:

NCAPA provides innovative solutions to empower our members to enhance their careers

and advocate for optimal health care.

Vision Statement: North Carolina PAs transforming health through equitable delivery

of patient-centered, team-based care.

Attendance

Board Members Present:

Charlene Morris, President

Marc Katz, President-Elect

Don Metzger, Immediate Past President

Ray Brown, Vice President

Paul Hendrix, Treasurer

Detra Chambers, Secretary

Alisha DeTroye, Director-At-Large

Harvey Krape, Director-At-Large

Samantha Rogers, Director-At-Large

Joshua Smith, Director-At-Large

Kondie Lykins, Student Director-At-Large

Ashton Youngers, Student Director-At-Large

Board Members Absent:

Stacey Lee, Director-At-Large

Student Representatives Present:

Will Ashby, Campbell

Eric Langhans, Duke

James Burns, East Carolina

Sarah Turner, Gardner-Webb

Nicole Oakley, Methodist

Samantha Condon, Wake Forest

Jennifer Law, Wingate

Committee Chairs and Liaisons Present:

Rob Bednar, NC Emer. Med. Service Adv. Council

Marian Cranford, Internal Audit Committee

Wanda Hancock, Membership Committee

Paul Hendrix, Conference Planning Committee

Marc Katz, NCMB Review Panel

Lisa Shock, Government Affairs

Daniel Mattingly, Health Committee

Don Metzger, Communications and Marketing Committee

Sandy Pierce, Nominating Committee

Elmira Powell, Endowment

Samantha Rogers, Student Affairs


Regional Chapter Presidents Present:

Ray Brown, Metrolina

Sandy Pierce, Smokey Mountains

Samantha Rogers, PAPA

PA Program Directors Present:

None

Guests:

Nathalie Ortiz-Pate, 2015 Membership Committee Chair

Bill Vaassen, Conference Planning Committee member & Stead Center TF

Molly Calabira, Government Affairs Committee member

Robert Wooten, NCAPA Endowment President

Charles Kober, Health Committee member

Corey Richardson, Health Committee member

Sandra Alexander, Health Committee member

Cortney Jones, 2015 Membership Committee member

Chris Barry, Candidate for HOD Alternate vacancy

Chris Aycock, Strategic Plan Facilitator

Staff Members Present:

Cathie Feild, Executive Director

Carin Head, Director of Conferences & CME

Kat Nicholas, Director of Membership & Marketing

Sally Paillé, Administrative Assistant

Call to Order and Introductions

Updates to Agenda President’s Report

Presentation from Campbell University

Motion for Liaison Appointments

Challenge put forth by Executive Director

Cathie Feild had put forth a challenge to all individuals who were sent the Board Book prior to the

meeting. Prizes were handed out to the following for answering questions correctly:

What is a consent agenda? Chris Barry

Who represented NCAPA’s PAC at fundraiser? Samantha Rogers

What was the cause of the odiferous problem at the Stead Center? Harvey Krape

Opportunity to Remove Reports from Consent Agenda

Kondie Lykins pulled Membership Committee report. Question regarding the statistics reporting

that there were no students graduating in 2015. Kat Nicholas pointed out that those students were

accounted for in the 2014 numbers. Once the 2015 calendar year begins in January, those

students will be moved over to the 2015 statistics report.

Marc Katz pulled Health Committee report. Question regarding the number of monitors. It

appears that there are 13 people who still need monitors. Daniel Mattingly reported that NCPHP

has changed their procedures and it is felt that monitors might not be as necessary as they used to

be. He also stated that it was difficult to find monitors in rural areas. D. Mattingly stated he was

not sure what the numbers mean now (cases in monitor phase). Health Committee will need to

address this matter and decide if numbers mean what they used to. M. Katz asked if physicians

were not getting monitors. D. Mattingly responded that some do have them, but it is not a

requirement. Alisha DeTroye asked if it might be worthwhile to have a presentation from the


Health Committee to encourage people to become monitors. D. Mattingly agreed that this is a

good idea and may be appropriate for January board meeting.

After the Membership Committee and Health Committee reports were pulled, the remainder of the

Consent Agenda was approved.

Action Item Reports

Executive Committee:

Motion: Authorize Executive Director to contract with McGuire Woods Consulting to provide

government affairs support services for NCAPA.

Discussion:

BOD approved the RFP process, which Cathie Feild completed. McGuire Woods Consulting

(MWC) submitted a proposal and was vetted by C. Feild, M. Katz, R. Vann, and L. Shock. The

Executive Committee recommends that NCAPA contract with MWC.

K. Lykins questioned the number of firms that were considered. C. Feild stated that MWC was

the only proposal she received. Paul Hendrix stated that John Bode spoke favorably of this firm.

Molly Calabria’s husband works at the McGuire Woods law firm, but it would not be a conflict of

interest, as he does not work in the public affairs subsidiary.

Josh Smith inquired whether there would be a conflict due to the firm’s relationship with BCBS.

It was explained that the relationship was between BCBS and the international law firm, not the

public affairs subsidiary that NCAPA would be working with. In addition, law firms have ways

of dealing with conflict of interest.

Vote: Unanimous approval. Motion carries.

Nominating Committee:

Motion: Approve Charlene Morris, PA-C, and Chris Barry, PA-C, to serve as NCAPA’s two alternate

delegates to the AAPA HOD for terms starting January 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2015.

Discussion: None.


Three-Year Strategic Plan:

Motion: Approve the three-year strategic plan as presented in the board book.

Discussion:

C. Feild introduced Chris Aycock, the facilitator throughout the planning process. C. Aycock

asked “Does this plan provide direction?” All agree that the plan is a good one and moves

NCAPA forward.

M. Katz talked about past goals and how this plan is more specific and provides accountability.

Alisha DeTroye asked that the wording of Strategy 1A-4 be changed from “Assistant’s” to

“Assistant.” The change was made.


It was made clear that the BOD would be voting on the Goals, Objectives, and Strategies, not the

action steps. The action steps would be more fluid and would be guided by the staff and

committees.

Vote: Unanimous approval with the edit noted above. Motion carries.

Presentations

Robert Wooten, Endowment President, presented information on the NCAPA Endowment and

the process for acquiring funds, where they are kept, and how they are spent. A plea was made

for individuals to give to the Endowment.

There was general discussion regarding the NCAPA Endowment and its relationship with

NCAPA. Questions were raised about how people can make tax-deductible contributions for the

Stead Center now that the special building fund was closed. There were questions about the

endowed funds at Winston Salem Foundation versus the funds kept in a Wachovia checking

account. It was agreed that the leadership of both organizations should continue to discuss these

issues.

Cathie Feild presented an overview of the NCAPA Leadership Handbook.

Will Ashby, the 2015 Campbell Student Representative, presented information on Campbell

University’s PA program. He howed a PowerPoint presentation of the University, highlighting

various technological assets the program now has.

Charlene Morris announced that as a gift of appreciation for the service of the Board during 2014,

she was having a plaque made that will hang in the Stead Center and President’s funds would be

used to make an $800.00 donation to the Endowment’s Charles Kober Treatment Grant. She then

recognized Marc Katz as the incoming BOD President. C. Morris handed over the gavel as a

symbol of the changing leadership. M. Katz then thanked C. Morris for her work as President

over the past year and awarded her with a plaque to thank her for her service to NCAPA.

New Business

Liaison Appointments: Motion: Approve the 2015 NCAPA liaisons to the positions listed below as recommended by President-

Elect Marc Katz.

NC Medical Board Review Panel – Marc Katz

NC Medical Society – Don Metzger

NC Physicians Health Program- Daniel Mattingly

NC Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council – Rob Bednar

NCAPA Endowment: Marc Katz



Physician Assistant Advisory Council (PAAC): Mark Katz reported that the following action was recommended at the September 2014 meeting of the

PAAC:

The NCCPA changed the required amount of Category 1 CME from 40 to 50 hours every two years.

Change the NCMB PA Rules/requirements (specifically, 21 NCAC 32S.0216 (a)) from 40 hours of

American Academy of Physician Assistants Category 1 CME hours every two years to 50 hours of

American Academy of Physician Assistants Category 1 CME hours every two years to mirror the

NCCPA’ s requirements.

Discussion: It was pointed out that the NCCPA requirement no longer specifies AAPA as the sole approver of

Category I CME for PAs. M. Katz responded that he had already emailed Lori King at the NCMB and

asked that the reference to AAPA be removed from the motion.

Vote: Motion to notify the NCMB staff that NCAPA supports the change to 21 NCAC 32S.0216 (a) to

make the number of Category 1 CME hours the same as those required by NCCPA.

Unanimous approval. Motion carries.

Communication from Dr. Tom Colletti

Discussion of PAAC continued as M. Katz explained that Tom Colletti was to present some

information but, in his absence, M. Katz will do so.

On October 21st, the NC PA program directors had a meeting and they are in full support of a PA

seat on the NCMB.

Dr. Colletti also suggested that advertising, such as a billboard, be a part of NCAPA’s plan to

promote the PA profession.

Announcements

Marc Katz and Cathie Feild received a thank-you letter from the NCMB for their input into the

Board’s strategic planning project.

A thank you letter was also received from the NC Museum of Art for the donation from NCAPA

in honor of Dr. Elizabeth Kanof.

M. Katz was quoted in an article on PAs and NPs in Medscape.

PAPA is offering a Thursday night CME, presented by Frank Caruso, who is going to give an

update on Ebola.

The dates for the 2015 Board meetings have been set.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


By Cathie Feild, Executive Director

On behalf of Detra Chambers, Secretary

Return to Agenda



January 2015

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Committee/Board of Directors

Attended November 8th Executive Committee and BOD meetings; prepared & distributed

minutes.

Prepared agendas, background materials, and Board Book for January 13 Executive Committee

conference call and January 17 BOD meeting.

Provided an end-of-year activity report to the Executive Committee.

Sent and received votes for two emailed motions (see Secretary’s report).

Participated in conference calls with President-Elect and incoming committee chairs.

Finance/Accounting

Prepared a draft 2015 budget for the Finance Committee.

Participated in December 1st Finance Committee conference call.

Provided 2015 budget to accountant and requested new line item codes, where necessary.

Informed CPA firm that NCAPA will have an audit in 2015.

Reviewed monthly financial reports; shared expense graphs with BOD and Committee Chairs.

Reviewed and coded invoices for payment.

Strategic Plan

Created an accountability document for the strategic plan. Updated status on activities with

December deadlines. (See attached.)

Met with staff members to review areas of strategic plan and charged them with creating work

plans for themselves and their committees based on strategic plan, as well as providing updates

for accountability document.

Government Affairs

Attended the Allied Health Committee and Policy Committee meetings of the NCMB on

November 19.

Met with Sarah Wolfe of McGuire Woods on December 16 and organized follow-up meeting

with GA Committee members and John Bode on January 17.

Nominating Committee

Notified 2015 committee members of their duties and timelines for elections (HOD & BOD in

2015).

Scheduled and participated in conference call on January 7.

Placed notice soliciting candidates for HOD election in January Pulse.

Health Committee

Reviewed NCAPA’s agreements with NCMB, NCMS, and NCPHP for services for impaired

PAs.

Participated in ongoing discussions regarding 2015 priorities for Health Committee.

Communications and Marketing

Consulted with Kat Nicholas and Don Metzger regarding NCAPA’s participation in NC

Healthiest You Challenge.


Policies and Procedures

Conference call with Governance Task Force to work on Bylaws Article V (scheduled for

January 8th).

Endowment

Email correspondence with Endowment Treasurer, Sue Reich, regarding Endowed Fund balance.

ECC

Extended agreement with Shayda Wilson (Sweets by Shayda) to rent the ECC kitchen on a

weekly basis during NCAPA’s regular business hours. Agreement can be canceled by either

party with one week’s notice.

Fidelity Investments rented ECC on December 8th. (Sally Paillé organized)

Maintained monthly ECC banking records and sent reports to accountant. (transferred this task to

Sally Paillé)

Personnel/Human Resources

Conducted performance evaluations with all staff members in December.

Per evaluation of my performance by Executive Committee, updated Executive Director’s job

description (See attached).

Processed new employee benefits for Sally Paille and Carin Head.

Building Maintenance

Various light fixtures repaired and/or replaced.

Dishwasher installed.

Ceiling tiles in ECC closet replaced due to water damage.

Grease trap pumped.

Plumbing backflow inspection completed.

Other

Participated in AAPA CO leadership call on November 13.

Updated NCAPA leadership form (including HOD reps) with AAPA.

Met with Erik Hauge of AV Events regarding upgrading NCAPA’s AV capabilities.

Attachments: Staff Functions

Executive Director Job Description

Strategic Plan Accountability Doc


Staff Functions: Who is Responsible for What?

Executive Director (Cathie Feild)

Board and Executive Committee

Finance Committee

Government Affairs Committee

Health Committee

Internal Audit Committee

Nominating Committee

Governance Task Force

Policies & Procedures

Strategic Plan

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Liaison with Endowment

Personnel/Human Resources

Building Management

Insurance Policies

Accounting/Treasurer

External Relationships

Election Process

Director of Membership & Marketing (Kat Nicholas)

Communications and Marketing Committee (includes website and The Pulse)

Membership Committee (includes Regional Chapters)

Student Affairs Committee (includes Challenge Bowl & Leadership Retreat)

Director of Conferences & CME (Carin Head)

Conference Planning Committee (includes Professional Development Review Panel and

development of new CME opportunities)

Administrative Assistant (Sally Paillé)

Processing checks and data entry for membership and conference registration

Preparing bank deposits

Preparing monthly revenue reports

ECC (initial contact, calendar, set-up & clean-up) and monthly ECC financial reports

Manage building maintenance, including contact for vendors (landscaper, HVAC, alarm system,

janitor, IT, etc.)

Filing, Reception, Mail

Administrative support for Executive Director, Director of Membership & Marketing, and

Director of Conferences & CME



Job Description (Approved by Executive Committee 11/8/14)

Title: Executive Director

Purpose: The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the

organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.

Direct Supervisor: NCAPA President

Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Exempt

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the

organization

Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the

organization

Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Directors on all aspects of the organization's

activities

Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the

Executive Director and staff

Serve as a spokesperson for the organization

Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board

when appropriate

Keep the President and Executive Committee informed about activities of the central office and

consult with them about actions when appropriate

Operational planning and management

Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the

strategic direction of the organization

Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization

Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the

organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to

the Board as appropriate

Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials

Ensure that the Board of Directors and the organization carries appropriate and adequate

insurance coverage


Ensure that the organization’s building and property are properly maintained and managed

Program planning and management

Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services

Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's

mission and reflect the priorities of the Board

Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or

improve quality

Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects

Human resources planning and management

Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery

Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including

the development of job descriptions for all staff

Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate

legislation and regulations

Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help

further the organization's mission

Ensure that all staff members receive an orientation to the organization and that appropriate

training is provided

Implement a performance management process for all staff that includes monitoring the

performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting annual performance reviews

Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance

Release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures

Financial planning and management

Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budget

Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board

Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed

Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the

monthly cash flow of the organization

Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the

organization

Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding

payments


External relationships/Advocacy

Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization

Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with other health care

related organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization

Represent the organization at meetings and on committees or task forces with other health care

related organizations

Keep abreast of developments in state and national legislation and regulations that impact the

profession and use this information to keep the Board and membership informed and in working

with external stakeholders

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, non-profit administration, or related field, or an equivalent amount

of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

Five or more years of increasing responsibility in membership association or non-profit

management, including supervision of other employees and budget preparation and monitoring

Previous work supporting and leading a volunteer Board of Directors and Committees

Program management experience, including membership, education, and advocacy initiatives

Experience with health-care related organizations a plus

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/professional

membership organizations

Knowledge of current challenges and opportunities in the health care field

Knowledge of human resources and staff development

Knowledge of financial management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen and understand

different points of view


Personal characteristics

Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing

work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that own

behavior is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both

internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using

appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization

and to create new opportunities.

Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems,

and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make

clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.

Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track

details, data, information and activities

Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement

actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant

information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the

environment, and the vision and values of the organization.


NCAPA 2015-2017 Strategic Plan ACCOUNTABILITY DOC

GOAL 1: ADVOCATE FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

OBJECTIVE 1A: Ensure optimal practice environment for PAs

Strategy 1A-1: Monitor legislation during the 2015 NC legislative session. Action Who is Responsible? Deadline Additional

Resources

Status/Notes

Hire a public affairs firm to monitor

legislation on NCAPA’s behalf

Staff: Cathie November 21, 2014 $24,000 Contract signed with MWC for

services 12/1/14 – 11/30/15.

Prepare a quarterly legislative report

for the Board Book.

MWC Quarterly in 2015 Included in above Report for Jan Board Meeting due

Jan. 8, 2015

Prepare a monthly article for The Pulse MWC Monthly in 2015 Included above

Keep members informed through

Engage and The Pulse.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

Monthly in 2015 MWC, Kat

Nicholas

Strategy 1A-2: Develop a position regarding state Medicaid reform. (Include on agenda for 1/17/14 GAC meeting)

Action Who is Responsible? Deadline Additional

Resources

Status/Notes

Have a presentation to the Board to

inform them of the state Medicaid

issues.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

April 2015 Board

meeting

John Bode

MWC

Provide information to NCAPA

members.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

November 30, 2015 John Bode

MWC

Develop a position as an Academy—

possibly “guiding principles” rather

than endorsement of any given piece of

legislation.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

December 31,

2015

John Bode

MWC

Present to BOD for adoption. GA Committee January 2016

Board meeting.

Distribute NCAPA’s position to

members, legislators, and other

medical societies.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA and CMC

February 28, 2016 MWC

John Bode




Strategy 1A-3: Monitor national developments in the shift from calling PAs “supervised practitioners” to “collaborative practitioners” and evaluate

opportunities to influence state legislation and regulations to mirror national trends.


Resources

Status/Notes

Rewrite NCAPA Identity Statement to

change this wording: “with physician

supervision.”

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

December 31, 2014 Executive Director drafted edit for

Exec Cmt review on 1/13 conf call.

Work with AAPA to find out what is

happening at the national level and in

other states.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

Throughout 2015 MWC

Keep NCMB and NCMS informed of

national trends and changes.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

Throughout 2015 MWC

Look for opportunities to insert

appropriate language in state statutes

and rules as they become open.

John Bode

MWC

Throughout 2015-

2017

GA Committee Include on agenda for 1/17/14 GAC

meeting.

Strategy 1A-4: Establish a dedicated Physician Assistant seat on the NC Medical Board.


Resources

Status/Notes

Inform John Bode and MWC that this

is NCAPA’s goal and get input on how

to approach this project.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

March 31, 2015 John Bode

MWC

Include on agenda for 1/17/14 GAC

meeting.

Formulate plan of action. Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

July 31, 2015 John Bode

MWC

Work the plan. Staff: Cathie

Cmt: GA

2015-2016 John Bode

MWC

Submit necessary legislation. John Bode

MWC

2017 legislative

session



OBJECTIVE 1B: Educate the public and other medical professionals about Physician Assistants (identity awareness).

Strategy 1B-1: Emphasize and define Physician Assistants throughout various marketing outlets


Resources

Status/Notes

Identify any existing resources that

NCAPA can use (AAPA)

Staff: Kat

Cmt: CMC

January 31, 2015 Will be assigned to CMC first week

of January and suggestions given by

end of January

Highlight “what is a PA” more

prominently on website

Staff: Kat

Cmt: CMC

January 31, 2015 This has been completed by adding

a larger button on the homepage

“About PAs”; additional

suggestions will be requested from

CMC

Investigate creating a marketing

brochure or card that describes

NCAPA as well as PAs

Staff: Kat

Cmt: CMC

April 30, 2015

Develop a distribution strategy for

marketing materials

Staff: Kat

Cmt: CMC

June 30, 2015



OBJECTIVE 1C: Promote healthy behaviors among Physician Assistants for their own well-being and the health and safety of the

public.

Strategy 1C-1: Collaborate with the NC Physician’s Health Program on issues pertaining to impaired PAs Action Who is Responsible? Deadline Additional

Resources

Status/Notes

Appoint a liaison to serve on the NC

PHP Board of Directors

President-Elect November 8, 2014

Board meeting

Daniel Mattingly approved by BOD

on 11/8/14.

Provide grant funding to NC PHP to

support PAs

BOD, Finance Cmt,

Treasurer

Allocate in 2015

Budget; disburse

funds quarterly.

$42,000 per year Included in 2015 budget.

Clarify Health Committee’s role in

quarterly peer review.

Health Cmt. Chair

President

Executive Director

January 31, 2015 Marc Katz in discussions with Gail

Curtis and Daniel Mattingly.

Increase number of PA mentors. Health Cmt. Chair June 1, 2015

Give a presentation to the NCAPA

Board of Directors on mentor training.

Health Committee April 25, 2015

Strategy 1C-2: Make 12-step meetings available for attendees at NCAPA conferences Action Who is Responsible? Deadline Additional

Resources

Status/Notes

Schedule Room and Times Staff: Carin

Cmt: Health

TBD TBD

Arrange for a sponsor to host the

meetings

Staff: Carin

Cmt: Health

TBD TBD



Strategy1C-3: Promote wellness activities through NCAPA’s communication mechanisms Action Who is Responsible? Deadline Additional

Resources

Status/Notes

TBD Strengthen Health Committee first,

and its role in assisting with

addiction recovery.

GOAL 2: ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

OBJECTIVE 2A: Develop new educational offerings.

Strategy 2A-1: Hold educational workshops at the Stead Center.


Resources

Status/Notes

Consult with CPC and PDRP to

identify topics.

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC & PDRP

December 31, 2014 Discussed on 9/17/14 conference

call. Topics identified were joint

injection and suturing. At 11/8/14

BOD meeting, Lisa Shock

suggested contract negotiation.

Survey NC PAs to gather input on

topics of interest.

Staff: Carin December, 31 2014 Survey included in December Pulse

and posted on NCAPA website.

Select workshop topics and identify

speakers.

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

January 31, 2015 Planning underway for joint

injection workshop with Frank

Caruso in March.

Develop annual schedule for

workshops.

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC & PDRP

February 28, 2015 1st to be held in March.

Hold first workshop at Stead Center Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC

March 31, 2015 $3,000 approved

in 2015 budget

Joint injection with Frank Caruso in

March.



Strategy 2A-2: Offer educational content that is accessible remotely.


Resources

Status/Notes

Research types of online CME. Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

June 30, 2015 An “Educational Development”

subcommittee of the CPC is being

formed.

Research types of technology needed

for online CME.

Staff: Carin June 30, 2015 Budget TBD

Make recommendations to CPC and

PDRP.

Staff: Carin October 31, 2015

Develop educational plan based on

recommendations.

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP, CPC

December 31, 2015

Implement the plan. Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP, CPC

2016

Strategy 2A-3: Explore opportunities for regional educational offerings.


Resources

Status/Notes

Conduct a needs assessment Staff: Carin October 31, 2015 Kat, regional

chapters

Develop a plan based on needs

assessment

Staff: Carin December 31, 2015 Kat, regional

chapters

Implement the plan Staff: Carin 2016 Kat, regional

chapters

Strategy 2A-4: Pursue professional development education, including educating PAs about the Affordable Care Act, insurance, relevant legislation,

and regulations.


Resources

Status/Notes

Incorporate these topics into strategies

2A-1 through 2A-3

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC, PDRP



OBJECTIVE 2B: Incorporate new NCCPA CME requirements into educational offerings.

Strategy 2B-1: Integrate Self-Assessment CME into current educational offerings.


Resources

Status/Notes

Research AAPA/NCCPA guidelines

for SA CME

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

December 31, 2014 Completed.

Research types of SA CME currently

available

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP


Make recommendations to CPC &

PDRP

Staff: Carin January 31, 2015 Completed for Winter 2015

conference.

Integrate SA CME into both

Recertification & Summer Conference

agendas

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

February 28, 2015 Carin has applied to AAPA for SA

CME for a Winter conference

workshop.

Strategy 2B-2: Integrate Performance Improvement CME into current educational offerings.


Resources

Status/Notes

Research AAPA/NCCPA guidelines

for PI CME

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP


Research types of PI CME currently

available

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

April 30, 2015

Evaluate technology needed to offer PI

CME (online modules?)

Staff: Carin June 30, 2015 Budget TBD

Make recommendations to CPC &

PDRP

Staff: Carin August 31, 2015

Integrate PI CME into NCAPA

educational offerings

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

February 28, 2016



GOAL 3: SUSTAIN FINANCIAL VIABILITY

OBJECTIVE 3A: Maintain and strengthen sources of revenue from conferences.

Strategy 3A-1: Maintain and strengthen Summer Conference


Resources

Status/Notes

Utilize feedback from attendees to

continually improve from year to year

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC, PDRP

Each September

following

Conference

Evaluate and maintain strong speakers Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

Each September

following

Conference

Evaluate workshop offerings and

expand where necessary

Staff: Carin, PDRP PDRP Planning

meetings in March

Explore moving dates to earlier in

August to not conflict with back to

school for families

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC

August 31, 2015

Explore offering “Conference On

Demand” similar to AAPA

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC, PDRP

December 31, 2015 Budget TBD

Continue to look at cost saving

measures that do not affect attendee

experience

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC

Quarterly Reports

to the BOD



Strategy 3A-2: Strengthen Recertification Conference


Resources

Status/Notes

Explore options for new location Staff: Carin,

Cmt: CPC

January 31, 2015 Proposals have been collected and

are being reviewed for a new

location for 2016 conference. Two

site visits have been made.

Explore moving dates to shorten

conference length

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC

March 31, 2015

Evaluate and maintain strong speakers Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

Each March

following

Conference

Evaluate workshop offerings and

expand where necessary

Staff: Carin

Cmt: PDRP

PDRP Planning

meetings in

October

Explore offering “Conference on

Demand” similar to AAPA

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC, PDRP

December 31, 2015 Budget TBD

Continue to look at cost saving

measures that do not affect attendee

experience

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC

Quarterly Reports

to the BOD

OBJECTIVE 3B: Develop non-conference revenue.

Strategy 3B-1: Explore Increasing Membership Dues


Resources

Status/Notes

Create a list of dues charged by nearby

state PA academies.

Staff: Kat April 30, 2015 Research has already begun; will

create a spreadsheet to clearly show

data comparisons among academies

Develop a recommendation for 2016

dues and present to the BOD for

approval.

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

April 2015 BOD

meeting



Strategy 3B-2: Develop non-conference CME and professional development workshops/seminars.


Resources

Status/Notes

See Strategies 2A-1 through 2A-4. Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC, PDRP

Strategy 3B-3: Better utilize meeting and office space in Stead Center


Resources

Status/Notes

See Strategy 2A-1. (workshops at

Stead Center)

Staff: Carin

Cmt: CPC, PDRP

March 31, 2015

Install a dividing wall/door between

ECC and lobby.

Staff: Cathie April 30, 2015 Budget TBD

Continue to look for a tenant for the

ECC space.

Staff: Cathie April 30, 2015

Investigate upgrading technology in

ECC (remote/electronic meetings;

wireless mics,etc.)

Staff: Cathie June 30, 2015

Make recommendation to the Board Staff: Cathie August 2015 Board

meeting

Budget TBD

OBJECTIVE 3C: Maintain a healthy reserve fund.

Strategy 3C-1: Re-assess total amount needed to be maintained in reserve fund.


Resources

Status/Notes

Research best practices. Staff: Cathie March 31, 2015

Make recommendation to the Finance

Committee

Staff: Cathie April 30, 2015



Strategy 3C-2: Evaluate current investment strategies.


Resources

Status/Notes

Meet with Schwab representative to

discuss

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Finance

March 31, 2015

GOAL 4: OPTIMIZE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

OBJECTIVE 4A: Evaluate the operational capacity of NCAPA.

Strategy 4A-1: Evaluate the current organizational structure and make recommendations for changes as needed (deadline November 2015 Board

meeting).


Resources

Status/Notes

Evaluate current job descriptions for all

Board positions, including officers, and

revise if necessary.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Governance TF

For approval at

April 2015 Board

meeting.

Review purpose statements for all

committees and revise if needed.

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Governance TF

For approval at

April 2015 Board

meeting

Create job descriptions for all

committee chairs

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Governance TF

For approval at

April 2015 Board

meeting

Review and revise Bylaws Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Governance TF

August 2015 (1st

Brd. Vote)

November 2015

(2nd

Board vote)

BOD approval.

Membership

approval.

Revise Policies & Procedures Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Governance TF

November 30, 2015

Evaluate the number of staff needed to

carry out Academy work.

Staff: Cathie Ongoing



OBJECTIVE 4B: Create a culture of engagement, communication, and accountability among volunteer leaders and affiliated

organizations.

Strategy 4B-1: Devote a portion of each Board meeting to Board development and leadership training.


Resources

Status/Notes

Discuss possible topics for 2015 with

President-Elect Marc Katz

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Executive

December 31, 2014 Topics will be decided quarterly.

Topic for January Board meeting

under consideration.

Strategy 4B-2: Hold monthly Executive Committee Conference Calls


Resources

Status/Notes

Create a schedule Cathie

Pres-Elect Marc Katz

December 31, 2014 Executive Committee members will

be consulted about their preferences

during Jan. 13 conference call.

Create agendas Cathie

Pres-Elect Marc Katz

One week before

each call.

Exec Cmt.; other

committee chairs

Strategy 4B-3: Evaluate the relationship between NCAPA and its Endowment.


Resources

Status/Notes

Invite Endowment President to give a

presentation to the NCAPA BOD

Staff: Cathie

Cmt: Executive

Scheduled for Nov.

8

Completed November 8, 2014

Research requirements and restrictions

for related 501(c) 6 and 501 (c) 3

organizations.

Staff: Cathie January 31, 2015 Non-profit

attorney

Budget TBD



Strategy 4B-4: Strengthen the relationship between NCAPA and its Regional Chapters.


Resources

Status/Notes

Send quarterly updates (web,

programs, etc.) regularly via email to

Regional Chapters

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

End of each 2015

quarter: March 31,

June 30, Sept. 30,

Dec. 31

Update sent at the end of December

with regards to Strategic Plan and

2015; Sally Paille will become

point person for work with

Regional Chapters.

Request monthly contributions to The

Pulse from Regional Chapters

Staff: Kat Requests to be

made by the 1st of

each month

Request made for January issue on

December 31st

Encourage participation in Board

Meetings

Staff: Cathie ongoing

Update policies and procedures

regarding Regional Chapters

Staff: Cathie & Kat

Cmt: Governance TF,

Membership

December 31, 2015 Regional Chapter

Presidents

Request BOD vote on any new

policies.

Cmt: Executive or

Membership

January 31, 2016

Notify RC about new policies. Staff: Kat February 28, 2016

Evaluate using the regional chapter

structure to accomplish other strategies

such as connecting with students and

providing educational opportunities

outside of conferences.

Staff: Kat and Carin

Cmt: Student Affairs,

CPC

December 31, 2015 Regional

Chapters

Discussions involving Regional

Chapter and networking

opportunities on agenda for

Membership meeting on January

17.



GOAL 5: PROVIDE MEMBER VALUE

OBJECTIVE 5A: Increase Membership.

Strategy 5A-1: Communicate the value of NCAPA membership to PAs in NC.


Resources

Status/Notes

Develop a value statement (elevator

speech)

Staff: Kat

Cmt: CMC &

Membership

March 31, 2015 CMC conference call scheduled for

1/7/15. Membership Committee

meeting 1/17/15.

Adopt a value statement. BOD April 30, 2015

Publicize the value statement Staff: Kat

Cmt: CMC

May 31, 2015

Strategy 5A-2: Develop networking strategies for NCAPA members throughout NC


Resources

Status/Notes

Survey NC PAs to determine appealing

networking options

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership &

Student Affairs

January 31, 2015 Open-ended question included in

survey in December Pulse. A follow

up survey to be sent, one to student

members and one to other members.

Final questions for survey to be

decided upon at Mem Committee

mtg January 17th

Consult with regional chapters Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

March 31, 2015

Create a plan for networking

opportunities.

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership &

Student Affairs

June 30, 2015 Budget TBD



Strategy 5A-3: Strengthen relationships with PA students


Resources

Status/Notes

Determine which current student

activities to continue

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Student Affairs

January 31, 2015 Challenge Bowl and Leadership

Retreat will continue. Program

visits to incoming and graduating

students will be discontinued after

January, 2015.

Make a video clip of the President and

Student Affairs Chair welcoming

student members.

Staff: Kat


April 2015 Board

meeting.

Email discussion has begun

regarding content; investigating

possible resources for video

production

Develop new strategies for connecting

with students

Staff: Kat


April 30, 2015

Implement new plan Staff: Kat


May 31, 2015 Budget TBD



Strategy 5A-4: Make the Annual Membership Meeting more relevant and accessible for members.


Resources

Status/Notes

With Input from Membership

Committee, come up with a general

agenda for an Annual Membership

Meeting to be held at S.C.

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

May 31, 2015

Assess needs and benefits of holding

meeting at Stead Center

Staff: Kat July 31, 2015

Survey PAs and find optimum time of

year to hold meeting

Staff: Kat September 31,

2015

Plan for First Annual Membership

Appreciation Meeting

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

December 31,

2015

Hold First Annual Membership

Appreciation Meeting at Stead Center

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

2016; month

dependent on

survey

Make it accessible

remotely; have

technology to do

so.

Budget TBD

Strategy 5A-5: Revitalize the image of NCAPA


Resources

Status/Notes

Develop and implement strategies to

introduce NCAPA’s leaders to

members

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership &

CMC

March 31, 2015

Develop and implement strategies to

promote “NCAPA Today”

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership &

CMC

November 30,

2015



OBJECTIVE 5B: Evaluate Member Benefits.

Strategy 5B-1: Evaluate Current Affinity Programs


Resources

Status/Notes

Contact Affinity Programs and

determine NCAPA member use


Also under 5B-2, research new

potential benefits


Discuss findings with Mem Committee

and assess which to continue and/or

discontinue and which to add, if any

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

August 31, 2015

Implement new and/or renew Affinity

Programs

Staff: Kat January 31, 2016

Strategy 5B-2: Research Potential New Benefits


Resources

Status/Notes

Contact other PA academies and see

what benefits they offer

Staff: Kat April 30, 2015 Online research has begun; data

will be included on spreadsheet

with costs of dues

Ask current members what benefits

would be of value to them

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

June 30, 2015

Explore potential new benefits and

determine feasibility of being offered

by NCAPA

Staff: Kat

Cmt: Membership

July 31, 2015

Return to Agenda



President’s Report January 2015

Summary of activities since last Board Meeting:

Committees

I have coordinated conference calls with each committee chair, Cathie Feild and the committee's staff

person. Issues discussed included how the chair envisions the committee’s participation in the strategic

plan, how the chair envisions its role for 2015 and who the committee members will be on each

committee. Also formulated a plan to restructure the Conference Planning Committee to better adhere to

the strategic plan. I have also spent time with staff and members of the Health Committee to formulate a

plan to revitalize this important part of our Academy. I am very excited by the vision the committee

chairs have and believe the NCAPA will have a very productive year.

Government Affairs Staff

Was active in the contract with McGuire Woods to provide our first Government Affairs paid support and

how they will function within our Academy.

Finances 2015

Worked with staff and the Finance Chair on a new process for budget preparation where the burden of the

work falls on staff. This was very successful and my hope is that this becomes the formalized way of the

future.

Strategic Plan 2015

Reviewed all aspects of the plan with Cathie to ensure that each portion is delegated to a committee or

specific staff person to ensure success. Continue to review and monitor benchmarks we made for 2015.

Communicated with the Central Office staff on a regular basis.

Executive Committee

Have changed meetings to phone conferences monthly to assure that Exec is up to speed on all issues that

face this Academy on a more timely basis. The first conference call is scheduled for January 13.

Presentations

Carolina Medical Center Charlotte, November 12, 2014

What's important for PAs to Know in 2014

Wake Forest University (Winston Salem and Boone campus), November 18 and 19, 2014

ENT Case Presentations

Campbell University, December 13, 2014

Commencement speaker

Action Items: None


Marc S. Katz PA-C

President NCAPA

Return to Agenda


Return to Agenda



Secretary Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

2014 Secretary: Detra Chambers

2015 Secretary: Linda Sekhon

Members: N/A


The following motions were approved by email vote:

From the Finance Committee:

Motion: Accept the 2015 NCAPA budget as presented.

Unanimously approved. Motion carries Dec. 19, 2014. (See attached budget outline.)

From the Executive Committee:

Motion: NCAPA will provide a letter to PAEA in support of the grant proposal titled, “Negotiated

Performance Autonomy: development of a critical tool for understanding physician assistant practice,”

submitted by Christine Everett, Bettie Coplan, and Perri Morgan to the PAEA Faculty Research

Fund. The letter will contain the following information: 1) that NCAPA will partner with the grant

applicants; 2) what we will do to partner with them; and 3) information about our membership so that the

review committee can assess whether or not they think the researchers will likely get at least 80

participants.

Vote: 11 “yes,” 2 did not vote. Motion carries. Dec. 17, 2014.

(A draft of the approved letter is attached.)

Plans for Future Activities/Goals: N/A

ACTION ITEM(s): None


Linda Sekhon, PA-C, Secretary

Attachments:

2015 Budget

Letter of Support for Everett Research Project


NCAPA 2015 Budget

2015

Account T Description Projected Revenues Notes/Justification

400 R Membership dues 170,000

401 R Job Bank 33,000

404 R Conferences (Winter & Summer) 805,000

Educational Workshops (New) 7,500

2 workshops at Stead Center; 25 ppl each

at $150/person

405.3 R DOT DVD Sales 8,000

405.8 R Study Materials 1,000

490 R Building space rental

495 R Stead Center contributions 5,000

496 R Event Hosting 1,000

498 R Insurance stipend 6,500

499 R Miscellaneous revenues 5,000

PROJECTED REVENUE 1,042,000

PROJECTED EXPENSES

BOD 80,705 Lobbyist and Audit moved to Central Office

Central Office 357,502 Includes all contracted staff services

Stead Center 90,204

National Affairs 20,000

Treasurer - Moved to Central Office

Internal Audit 100

Study Materials 3,200

Winter Conference 146,000

Summer Conference 276,000

DOT DVDs 2,785

Education Workshops at Stead Center 6,000 New: Planning 2 in 2015

Government Affairs 10,800

Health 4,000

Communications & Marketing 5,950

Student Affairs 5,900

Membership 29,700

P&P 100

ECC 2,750

Total Expenses 1,041,696

Estimate Revenue over Expenses 304

Funds needed to upgrade Stead

Center/ECC technology to allow webinars

and remote attendance at meetings.

Technology was indicated as a priority on

the Strategic Plan. Recommend these be

taken from Reserve Funds. Amount is

unknown at this time.


Return to Agenda



Conference Planning Committee Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Committee Members: Paul Hendrix (Chair), Bill Vaassen, Roger Page, Ray Brown, Marc Katz, Josh

Smith, Laura Geraghty and staff member Carin Head.

Since the last BOD Meeting, committee members have been working on our 2015 Conferences.

Communication has been by telephone, and e-mail.

Plans are going smoothly for the Twenty-ninth Annual NCAPA Winter Conference and Recertification

Exam Review which has been scheduled for Feb 23 - 27, 2015. The Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Towers,

in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, will again be our Conference Headquarters. Registrations

received as of 1-07-15 are as follows: Conference 193, Computerized Practice Exam 23, EKG

Workshop 16, Radiology Workshop 12 , BLS 6, and BLUEprint PANRE Pre-Test Live 40.

All exhibitors will receive acknowledgement in printed conference materials, on our web page, by

announcement to conference participants, and by a special designation at their exhibit booths. All

exhibitors will be pre-assigned to a booth (there will be one exhibit level and one fee).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PANEL

Sub-Committee Members: Josh Smith (Chair), Angela Meredith, April Stouder, Christina Beard, Don

Metzger, Laura Geraghty, Linda Sekhon, Marc Katz.

Based on positive feedback from last year’s attendees, the Professional Development Review Panel

(PDRP) plans to again have our winter conference agenda mirror the content of the PANRE exam

blueprint. Various organ system topics have been scheduled in blocks to keep them together. All of the

speakers have agreed to turn in their presentations well in advance so the PDRP will have time to review

for quality and content prior to the conference. The PDRP has given the speakers a specific list of topics

to cover for the organ system they are speaking on, along with the learning objectives.

RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOPS

In addition to our traditional Continuing Medical Education Program, we are planning lectures and

workshops specifically designed to prepare PA's for the ten year cyclic Recertification Examination given

by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Recertification

Workshops offered will include an EKG Review Session (designed for the clinician who may not

routinely interpret EKG's. It will include basic interpretive methods as well as components of the normal

EKG contrasted with the abnormal; practice 12-lead EKG's, rhythm strips, and test question examples

will be provided.), Radiology Workshop (review of common radiologic studies needed in emergency

and primary care and interpretation of chest x-rays), and BCLS Workshop (overview of resuscitation

methods and cardiac risk factors including a pre and posttest and practice of CPR skills on mannequins.

Certification will be awarded upon successful completion).


New this year - the NCAPA is offering Blueprint PANRE Pre-Test review workshop with audience

response units. This 2 evening workshop consists of a BLUE print PANRE Pre-test that is administered

live with John Bielinski, MS, PA-C. This PANRE Pre-test is taken live with an audience response system

(answered anonymously from your seat) with each question reviewed and dissected. We are applying for

SA CME Credit for this workshop from the AAPA. Seats are strictly limited due to the number of

audience response units - a wait list will be available when seats are filled.

Also new this year - NCAPA is offering access to Exam Master PANCE and PANRE online certification

review. We have partnered with Exam Master and are able to offer a 3 month access to Exam Master at a

significant discount. Exam Master offers 2700 questions with feedback and 4 PA practice exams.

A money back guarantee will be offered to anyone who attends the conference and doesn't pass their

recertification exam!

An Announcement for our 39th Annual Summer Conference is attached. If you have not done so

already, make your reservations now to ensure your choice of rooms.


Paul C. Hendrix, MHS, PA-C

Attachments: 2015 Summer Conference

2014 Conference Expenses & Revenue


2015 Summer Conference

Make your plans now to attend our Annual Summer Conference which is scheduled for August 16-21,

2015. Serving as our Conference Headquarters, The Kingston Plantation, a Hilton and Embassy Suites

Resort, is the largest oceanfront resort and convention center on the Mid-Atlantic coast. When you enter

the resort, you know you have arrived in a special place. The resort is “close to everything, but away from

it all.”

The Conference Program, featuring 39 + Hours of Category I CME, will conclude in the early afternoon

each day to allow you and your family plenty of time to enjoy Myrtle Beach. Conference highlights will

include a 5K Fun Run on the beach, a Sand Sculpturing Contest, and Pier Fishing, Horseshoe, Volleyball,

& Golf Tournaments.

KINGSTON AMENITIES - The pace is unhurried, a feeling enhanced by 145 acres of park-like

gardens, woods, and lakes. The ocean and half-mile secluded beach are waiting to delight you. The

50,000-square foot oceanfront waterpark & lazy river water complex, called Splash! is the heart and soul

of the resort’s recreation activities. Rounding out the water park attractions are two large swimming

pools, two kiddie pools, and three Jacuzzis. An adjacent area offers a lighted volleyball court, a PGA-

approved putting green, and live pool-side entertainment five days a week.

The Sports and Health Club offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, weight room, racquetball courts,

sauna, and much more. Yoga, Pilates, step classes, water aerobics, and aerobics on the beach are

available daily. Massage therapists are available at the club or in your room. The Kingston Plantation

boasts its own championship golf course. Created by leading designer Rees Jones, this par-72 course has

been praised by Tournament players, Golf Magazine, and Golf Digest.

WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN? - The Kids Club offers complimentary activities for kids 5 and

older from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day. Activities include arts and crafts, beach bag painting, beaded

name jewelry, big daddy splash contest, fitness walk, golf visor painting, crab racing, penny dive, pool

relays, sand dollar painting, sea shell boxes, shirts to dye for, splashtastic pool games, water balloon toss,

and much more. Call (843) 449-0006 ext. 3700 for additional information.

KINGSTON LODGING - Over 1,300 accommodations are available. All feature at least two TVs,

coffee makers, microwave ovens, irons & ironing boards, room service, and shuttle service throughout the

resort. Most accommodations include full kitchens, washers/dryers, outdoor pools, and private entries.

Internet access is available with laptop computers in all guest suites, hallways, hotel lobbies, public areas,

and pool areas. Best of all, our general sessions will be broadcast via closed circuit to all resort

accommodations.

Reduced rates are available for three days before and after the Conference. For special rates, be sure to

identify yourself with the NC Academy of Physician Assistants. A variety of room options are available

and prices start at $97/night for a one-bedroom lodge.

For more details about accommodations or to make your reservations, call 1-800-876-0010 or visit:

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MYRESES-NAP-

20150813/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Our group code for 2015 is NAP for the Embassy Suites and the Kingston Condos. The group code for

the Hilton and the Royale Palms is APA. Please make sure you are using our code when making

reservations.

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MYRESES-NAP-20150813/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MYRESES-NAP-20150813/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG


MYRTLE BEACH ATTRACTIONS - Myrtle Beach is home to over 1,000 restaurants, 100 golf

courses, and many other attractions. After the sun goes down, glittering nightlife beckons along the Grand

Strand. Mega-complexes like Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing feature a mind-boggling

array of specialty shops, restaurants, and nightclubs. For resort guests who prefer more sedate attractions,

we recommend Brookgreen Gardens or Hobcaw Barony, a 17,000-acre nature preserve. Additional

attractions include:

Alabama Theater

Barefoot Landing

Broadway at the Beach

Brookgreen Gardens

Butterfly Pavilion

The Carolina Opry

Deep Sea Fishing

Dixie Stampede

Family Kingdom Park

Over 100 Golf Courses

Hard Rock Café

Ice Castle Theater

Imax Discovery Theater

Legends in Concert

Medieval Times

Myrtle Waves Water Park

NASCAR Speedpark

Planet Hollywood

Ripley's "Believe It or Not”

Ripley's Aquarium

Spirit of the Dance

GOLF TOURNAMENT - Myrtlewood is only 10 minutes away from our conference facility and offers

beautiful and challenging play. We will again be offering prizes for the 1st, 2

nd and 3

rd place teams as well

as prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. All proceeds go to the NCAPA Endowment and the

education of aspiring PAs.

SUTURING WORKSHOP - This course in basic suturing and wound care management begins with a

30-minute lecture covering the steps involved in good wound care. Topics included are wound

evaluation, skin preparation, wound irrigation, and achieving painless anesthesia. A two-hour hands-on

practicum using pig's feet follows a brief question and answer period. A low student-to-instructor ratio

ensures that every participant gets instruction in instrument handling and specific suturing techniques.

Emphasis is placed on learning how to control skin edges and suture tension. All materials are provided.

The only requirement for participation is a willingness to learn. After completing the Workshop,

participants will know how to manage wounds and have beginning-level skills in suturing.

ADJUNCT SYMPOSIA – Thirty-six (36) additional hours of CME will be applied for to add to the

agenda again this year including workshops for BLS, ACLS, & PALS and a half day of dermatology.

Back by popular demand will be the joint injection workshop, Orthopaedic workshop and the suturing

workshop.

Please visit our web site www.ncapa.org for additional information. If you have

questions, please contact NCAPA at 1-800-352-2271 or [email protected].

See you at the Beach!!!


Conference Chairman

http://www.ncapa.org/



CONFERENCE PLANNING

2014 EXPENSES

161,172.24 BANQUET/CATERING

43,125.00 HONORARIUMS

42,247.95 AUDIO VISUAL

30,697.11 DOT – Workshop expenses

29,591.11 POSTAGE

29,275.79 PRINTING

19,631.45 SUPPLIES

17,218.11 SPECIAL EVENTS

15,935.50 CVENT

14,516.41 SPEAKER/MODERATOR EXPENSES

10,775.53 LODGING

7,995.56 DOT – DVD supplies/postage/misc

1,360.00 REFUNDS/RETURNED CHECKS

1,228.49 MEALS

1,189.44 TRAVEL

800.00 GRATUITIES (HOTEL STAFF)

475.41 TELEPHONE

9,665.65 MISC (M.LISTS/CME/ADS/PANRE/CVENT)

436,900.75

2014 REVENUE

842,354.60 REGISTRATION/EXHIBIT FEES, GRANTS

53,075.00 DOT TRAINING WORKSHOPS

10,650.00 DOT DVD SALES

161.22 INTEREST

906,240.82


Chair, Conference Planning AS OF 1-03-15

Accountant’s ‘year-end’ report pending

Return to Agenda



Government Affairs Committee Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Report From: Government Affairs Committee

Members

2015: Audrey Tuttle (Co-Chair), Detra Chambers (Co-Chair), Ryan Vann, Molly Calabria, Lisa Shock,

Christian Schulz, Rob Bednar, Tanya Darrow, Don Metzger, Marian Cranford, Elmira Powell, Thomas

Peluso, Marc Katz (Ex-officio)

2014: Lisa Shock (Chair), Rob Bednar, Robert Bibey, Molly Calabria, Detra Chambers, Glen Combs,

Marian Cranford, Tanya Darrow, Christopher Deans, Alisha DeTroye, Kathy Howard, Jeff Katz, Marc

Katz, Don Metzger, Sola Ogunniyi, Elmira Powell, Samantha Rogers, Christian Schulz, Linda Sekhon,

Audrey Tuttle, Ryan Vann


NCMB Allied Health and Policy Committee meetings, November 19, 2014, attended by Lisa Shock,

Marian Cranford, and Cathie Feild. See attached report.

McGuire Woods Consulting (MWC): As approved at the November, 2014 BOD meeting, the Executive

Director signed a one-year contract with MWC for government affairs services. The period of the

contract is from December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2015. See attached GA Summary from MWC.

On December 16, the Executive Director met with Sarah Wolfe, the primary MWC staff member

assigned to NCAPA. They discussed the strategies and action steps for 2015 related to government

affairs from NCAPA’s Strategic Plan. It was agreed that a meeting with NCAPA’s lobbyist, John Bode,

and members of the Government Affairs Committee to discuss how to proceed would be the best first

step. This meeting is scheduled for January 17, immediately following the Board meeting.


Meeting on January 17, 2015 with Sarah Wolfe, John Bode, Cathie Feild, and members of the GAC.

Agenda will include discussion of 2015 legislative issues, regulatory issues, and working toward a PA

only seat on the NCMB, among other things.

ACTION ITEM(s): None


Detra Chambers and Audrey Tuttle, Co-Chairs

Attachments: Summaries of Allied Health and Policy Committee Meetings

Legislative/Regulatory Report from MWC


North Carolina Medical Board Meetings – November 2014

Allied Health Committee

November 19, 2014, 1:00 p.m.

Conference Room D

Board Members in Attendance: H. Diane Meelheim, FNP-BC, Chairperson, Bryant A. Murphy, MD, and

Ralph A. Walker

NCAPA Leadership in Attendance – Marian Cranford, PA-C, Lisa Shock, PA-C, Cathie Feild

1. Physician Assistant Random Compliance Reviews for 2014. Don Pittman to discuss. Issue: Thirty

physician assistants were randomly selected for a Compliance Review.

Staff Recommendation: For information.

See attached compliance report provided by Lori King

2. Physician Assistant CME Rule Change. This item was previously discussed at the September 2014

PAAC meeting. Marcus Jimison to discuss.

Issue: Physician Assistant CME Requirements. The NCCPA changed the required amount of Category

1 CME from 40 to 50 hours every two years. Change the NCMB PA Rules/requirements (specifically,

21 NCAC 32S.0216 (a)) from 40 hours of American Academy of Physician Assistants Category 1

CME hours every two years to 50 hours of Category 1 CME hours every two years to mirror the

NCCPA’s requirements.

Staff Recommendation: For discussion/approval. Adopt the proposed change to Physician Assistant

Rule 21 NCAC 32S.0216 (a).

Discussion:

CME hours - change 40 to 50 Category 1 per 2 years with 100 hours total for the 2 years to mirror

NCCPA requirements. NCAPA representatives were asked to comment. Lisa Shock clarified that

NCCPA is the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and that NCCPA

recognizes other CME accrediting bodies in addition to AAPA (examples, AMA and AAFP). M.

Jimison stated he would do some wordsmithing to reflect that the CME must be accredited by an

organization recognized by NCCPA. It was also mentioned and agreed that the appropriate changes

would be made to the rule regarding qualifications for licensure, as well.

The change was approved by the Allied Health Committee and will now go to the full Board for

approval.

3. PA Advisory Council 2015 – 2016 Committee Members

Staff Recommendation: Approve the names listed for 2015-2016 PAAC Committee Members.

Meetings will be held in March and September.

The Allied Health Committee approved all names presented.


NCMB Policy Committee Meeting November 19, 2014, 2:30 p.m.

Board Committee Members: Mr. Arnold, Chairperson; Dr. Udekwu; Dr. B. Walker; Dr. Lietz and Ms.

Meelheim

Staff: Todd Brosius and Wanda Long

NCAPA Leadership in Attendance – Marian Cranford, PA-C, Lisa Shock, PA-C, Cathie Feild

1. Old Business:

a. Position Statement Review

i. Telemedicine -- Contact With Patients Before Prescribing

DISCUSSION

Aug 20 Roundtable - had many stakeholders

Public comment period

Re-writing of position

Prescriptions - controlled substances cannot be written in telehealth visit-

Risk vs. benefits

Pharmacy Board position says RPh should not fill an Rx if they think an in-person exam has not

occurred. The Pharmacy Board has said they are willing to review their position in light of telemedicine.

Revised position statement PASSED.

2. New Business:

a. Hospice Request – Exception for Prescribing

DISCUSSION

Request for Hospice to be able to prescribe controlled substances despite limited relationship with patient

(given timing of referrals and need to alleviate pain and suffering and achieve timely and appropriate pain

management for hospice patients).

Approved as amended. Dr. Kirby and Mr. Brocious were tasked with consolidating the changes. Modify

EOL position of NCMB.

b. Position Statement Review

i. Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy Boards: Joint Statement on Pain Management in

End-of-Life Care

No action needed.

3. Position Statement Review tracking chart—on four-year cycle.

Attached:

PA Compliance Report

Telemedicine Position Statement as amended


Report to the Allied Health Committee

Physician Assistant Random Compliance Reviews For 2014

2014 Physician Assistant Compliance Reviews: Thirty (30) Physician Assistants were randomly selected for a Compliance Review in 2014. Three (3) of

the thirty (30) compliance review were not conducted after it was determined one had retired, one was

unemployed, and one had moved out of state.

Nineteen (19) of the twenty seven (27) remaining compliance reviews resulted in finding the physician

assistants to be in full compliance with all rules and regulations. The remaining eight (8) had minor

discrepancies. All referenced discrepancies were corrected in a timely fashion and no further actions were

deemed necessary.

The eight (8) discrepancies are as follows: 1) One (1) Physician Assistant did not have a copy of the current NCMB PA license and certification

available for inspection. The Board’s database confirmed the PA was active.

Referenced rule:

21 NCAC 32S .0210 IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS A Physician Assistant shall keep proof of current licensure and renewal available for inspection at the

primary place of practice and shall, when engaged in professional activities, wear a name tag consistent

with G.S. 90-640.

2) One (1) Physician Assistant failed to conduct and document Quality Improvement meetings with the

primary supervising physician at the time intervals as required by the rules. Note: This physician assistant

and supervising physician did conduct and document QI meetings; the noted discrepancy was that they

did not do so at the required time intervals; monthly for the first six months and every six months

thereafter.

Referenced rules:

21 NCAC 32S .0213 SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (d) A primary supervising physician and a physician assistant in a new practice arrangement shall meet

monthly for the first six months to discuss practice relevant clinical issues and quality improvement

measures. Thereafter, the primary supervising physician and the physician assistant shall meet at least

once every six months. A written record of these meetings shall be signed and dated by both the

supervising physician and the physician assistant, and shall be available for inspection upon request by

the Board agent. The written record shall include a description of the relevant clinical issues discussed

and the quality improvement measures taken.

3) One (1) Physician Assistant’s “written instructions for prescribing drugs” did not contain “a written

policy for periodic review”. This Physician Assistant’s Quality Improvement documentation did not

contain a written description of the relevant clinical issues discussed and the quality improvement

measures taken. These discrepancies were brought to the Physician Assistant’s attention. The Physician

Assistant agreed to make appropriate amendments to be compliant with the rules.

Referenced rules:

21 NCAC 32S .0212 PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY (2) Each supervising physician and physician assistant incorporates within his or her written supervisory

arrangements, as defined in Rule .0201(8) of this Subchapter, instructions for prescribing, ordering, and

administering drugs and medical devices and a policy for periodic review by the physician of these

instructions and policy;

21 NCAC 32S .0213 SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (d) A primary supervising physician and a physician assistant in a new practice arrangement shall meet






the Board agent. The written record shall include a description of the relevant clinical issues

discussed and the quality improvement measures taken. 4) One (1) Physician Assistant’s “written instructions for prescribing drugs” did not contain “a written

policy for periodic review”. Physician Assistant submitted revised document to include the policy for

periodic review in a timely manner.

21 NCAC 32S .0212 PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY (2)Each supervising physician and physician assistant incorporates within his or her written supervisory



instructions and policy.

5) One (1) Physician Assistant’s Supervisory Agreement Statement and Quality Improvement Meetings

documentation were signed by the physician assistant and the practice’s Medical Director who happened

to be the PA’s back-up supervising physician; these forms were not signed by the primary supervising

physician as required by rule. Corrective action was taken immediately.

Referenced rule:

21 NCAC 32S .0213 SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (c) Each supervising physician and physician assistant shall sign a statement, as defined in Rule

.0201(8) of this Subchapter, that describes the supervisory arrangements in all settings. Written

prescribing instructions are required for each approved site. This statement shall be kept on file at all

practice sites, and must be available upon request by the Board.

(d) A primary supervising physician and a physician assistant in a new practice arrangement shall meet




supervising physician and the physician assistant, and shall be available for inspection upon request

by the Board agent. The written record shall include a description of the relevant clinical issues

discussed and the quality improvement measures taken.

6 & 7) Two (2) Physician Assistants’ noted discrepancy was the absence of the PA’s license number on

the prescription form. In one of these two audits, the investigator discovered that the electronic

prescription did not document the supervising physician’s name. In both cases, the physician assistant and

supervising physician agreed to make appropriate corrections to the prescription forms.

Referenced rule:

21 NCAC 32S .0212 PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY (5) Each prescription issued by the physician assistant contains, in addition to other information required

by law, the following:

b) the physician assistant's license number and, if applicable, the physician assistant's DEA number for

controlled substances prescriptions

c) the responsible supervising physician's (primary or back-up) name and telephone number;

8) One (1) Physician Assistant’s written instructions for prescribing drugs and a written policy for

periodic review were not documented, the Supervisory Arrangement document did not define the

relationship of, and access to the PA’s supervising physician, and QI meeting documentation lacked the

PA’s and the supervising physician’s signatures on some of the documentation. The Supervisory

Agreement was updated (amended) and all other referenced discrepancies were corrected in a timely

fashion.

Referenced rule:

21 NCAC 32S .0212 PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY (2)Each supervising physician and physician assistant incorporates within his or her written supervisory




instructions and policy;

Referenced rule:

21 NCAC 32S .0213 SUPERVISION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (c) Each supervising physician and physician assistant shall sign a statement, as defined in Rule .0201(8)

of this Subchapter, that describes the supervisory arrangements in all settings. Written prescribing

instructions are required for each approved site. This statement shall be kept on file at all practice sites,

and must be available upon request by the Board.

(d) A primary supervising physician and a physician assistant in a new practice arrangement shall meet





the Board agent. The written record shall include a description of the relevant clinical issues discussed

and the quality improvement measures taken.

NOTE: In 2012, one compliance review resulted in the physician assistant being sent a PLOC.

NOTE: In 2013, four compliance reviews resulted in the physician assistants being sent a PLOC.


GA Summary from MWC

OCTOBER 2014 – JANUARY 17, 2015

LEGISLATIVE

By the end of the 2014 legislative session, it became apparent that the House and Senate leaders were not

going to be able to come to a compromise on how to best reform the way that the state’s Medicaid system

is administered. The plan that the House proposed in 2014 focused on building upon the current system in

North Carolina, with provider-led accountable care organizations (ACOs). The Senate plan would open

up the market for both managed care organizations (MCOs) and ACOs to compete.

As a result of the difference, several legislative interim committees focused their efforts on how Medicaid

should be reformed in order to best fit North Carolina’s needs. On December 2, the Joint Legislative

Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services (JLOCHHS), Subcommittee on Medicaid

Reform/Division of Medical Assistance Reorganization, chaired by Rep. Justin Burr (R-Stanly) and Sen.

Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell), released their findings and recommendations.

The subcommittee found that “reform of the Medicaid and Health Choice programs is needed to address

the rising overall costs of the program.” Subsequently, the subcommittee recommended that the General

Assembly put together legislation in 2015 that would require health care providers to assume 100% of

financial risk within three years. The recommendation is closer to what the Senate originally proposed –

including both MCOs and ACOs. The subcommittee’s recommendation passed and was sent to the

JLOCHHS for final approval.

Ultimately, the JLOCHHS did not approve the subcommittee’s recommendation as written. At the

December 9 meeting, Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Wake) put forth an amendment that took out the

subcommittee’s specific recommendations, such as definitely including MCOs in the reform plan. After

Rep. Dollar’s amendment was approved by the committee, the Medicaid reform recommendation instead

outlined the general principles that the committee wants to see included in a proposed Medicaid reform

plan during the 2015 session. This leaves the possibility for much more debate to come on Medicaid

reform this year, as no consensus on specifics has been reached by all legislators.

The 2015 long session will convene on Wednesday, January 14th for an organizational day. On this day,

legislators will formally receive their office, seat and committee assignments, and the House will

officially vote for Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) to become Speaker of the House for the 2015-2016

legislative biennium. The NC General Assembly will reconvene on Wednesday, January 28th and will

begin their work at full speed.

REGULATORY

At the November bimonthly North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB) meeting, the results of the 2014

Physician Assistant compliance reviews were reported to the Allied Health Committee. The results found

that approximately 70 percent of the PAs studied were in full compliance with all rules and regulations.

The outstanding 30 percent of PAs were found to have one or more areas of noncompliance with rules

and regulations. A total of thirty randomly selected PAs participated in the 2014 compliance review.

In order to stay consistent with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

(NCCPA), the NCMB voted to adopt a rule change that will now require 50 hours (previously, 40 hours)

of accredited Category 1 CME hours every two years in order to retain certification. North Carolina does

not require recertification, but this rule change will keep NC’s Administrative Code consistent with

NCCPA’s requirements on this matter.

Return to Agenda



Health Committee Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Health Committee Mission: To ensure the continued health and effectiveness of highly trained,

competent physician assistants for the benefit of the public’s health and safety.

Members:

Daniel Mattingly, Chair

Sandra Alexander

Amy Boucherle

Charles Kober

Corey Richardson

L. Gail Curtis, ex officio

Oswald Ganley, ex officio


1. Due to a confluence of factors, the Health Committee (HC) is undergoing a transitional phase. Last

year saw 2 members resign from active status and become ex officio members. Other members have

had unexpected circumstances that have resulted in the deferral of many HC tasks. The HC has been

working with the Academy leadership to develop a plan to ensure that critical HC/NCAPA

responsibilities, e.g., obligations to NCPHP, are taken care of. Another top priority this year will be

to recruit and expand HC membership so that other HC functions and priorities can be carried out.

2. Despite these challenges, work has continued in some areas:

A. The NCAPA Health Committee blog (http://ncapawellness.wordpress.com/) created and

maintained by Corey Richardson, continues to have new postings.

B. Work continues with NCPHP to ensure that a PA is included in the review process for appeals

submitted by PAs.

C. Ongoing representation of the NCAPA and the Health Committee on the NCPHP Board of

Directors and the Compliance Committee.

D. A Health Committee PA is involved in assessments and follow-up of PAs who are referred to

NCPHP.


In order to see the HC through this period of transition, goals and activities in 2015 will be focused on the

following priorities:

1. Fulfillment of NCAPA’s obligations with NCPHP

A. Peer review mandated by legislation. See below for description*.

B. Continued partnership with NCPHP, as per NCAPA 3-Year Strategic Plan: Goal 1, Objective 1C,

Strategy 1C-1

2. Recruitment of new HC members

A. A concerted effort to identify potential candidates

B. Past-participants in NCPHP

C. PAs involved in recovery programs

http://ncapawellness.wordpress.com/


3. Expansion of the volunteer monitor program. A description of this program can be found at:

http://www.ncphp.org/volunteer-monitor-program/

A. Recruitment of volunteer monitors to assist with monitoring of PA participants in NCPHP

B. Updating the training program for PAs who are interested in serving as volunteer monitors. As

indicated on the above web page, NCPHP relies on the NCAPA Health Committee for this

resource for physician volunteer monitors, as well. Note from Cathie: If you read this sentence,

place your name on a piece of paper and hand it to me prior to the start of the Board meeting to be

entered into a prize drawing.

4. Most other goals and priorities of the HC will be deferred, pending achievement of the above 3 goals.

Priorities listed below will be accomplished to the extent possible with available resources, providing

they don’t interfere with the above 3 goals:

A. Coordinating with Conference Committee to arrange and provide for 12 step meetings at all

conferences.

B. Coordinating with the endowment and NCPHP to administer the Kober Treatment Grant Fund.

This includes fund raising, development of a policy for allocation and distribution of funds from

the grant, and ensuring that recipients are aware of NCAPA advocacy and support of their

recovery.

C. Provide a display booth at NCAPA and other conferences, health fairs and other venues for the

following purposes: a) publicize and educate attendees about professional impairment, and

NCAPA help and support for impaired PAs; b) fund raising for Kober Fund; c) recruiting

volunteer monitors and potential Health Committee members.

D. Coordinating with Conference Committee to have presentations on PA impairment, stress

management, wellness and prevention of impairment included in conference agendas.

E. Occasionally publishing articles on PA impairment, prevention of impairment and wellness in

various publications, e.g., The Pulse, NCMS Newsletter, PA journals, other medical literature.

F. Meeting with students at all NC PA programs to present information to students about

impairment, and resources to address issues and concerns with regard to oneself and colleagues.

G. Advocacy, education and assistance with regard to prevention and treatment of, and recovery

from impairment.

ACTION ITEM(S):

None.

* Description of Peer Review Process: Peer review is a legislative responsibility of the Academy under

NCGS 90-21.22(c) & (d). This process involves several activities, including quarterly meetings between

the NCAPA-NCPHP liaison and the NCPHP medical director, clinical director, psychiatrist and staff to

exchange confidential information about PA participants in NCPHP’s monitoring program, and about

PAs who have been referred to NCPHP. The information is then collated and put into a format with

identifying information of anonymous cases redacted, for presentation to, and discussion by the HC

members. The HC then reviews the confidential information and gives the liaison its recommendations

and other information to be conveyed to NCPHP. Some of the feedback is in response to questions and

requests from NCPHP. Other feedback involves information and direction from the HC to NCPHP about

management of specific PA cases, and about handling of PA cases in general.


Daniel Mattingly

Chair, Health Committee

Return to Agenda

http://www.ncphp.org/volunteer-monitor-program/



Membership Committee Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

2014 Members: Wanda Hancock, Chair

Members: Jacqui Allen, Ray Brown, Christina Beard, Alisha DeTroye, Sharyn Gates, Jane Girskis, Burt

Moncrief, Sandy Pierce, Lisa Shock, Rick Ulstad. Staff: Kat Nicholas

2015 Members: Nathalie Ortiz Pate, Chair

Members: Cortney Jones, Jane Girskis, Alisha DeTroye, Sandy Pierce, Wanda Hancock, Ex-Officio

Staff: Kat Nicholas

Activities since last Board Meeting:

Membership Renewals and Recruitment: A large mailing was sent in November to all PAs licensed in

North Carolina who were not 2014 members of NCAPA, informing them of NCAPA and inviting them to

join. A total of 3690 pieces were mailed. In December, a holiday e-card was sent to all current members;

a separate e-card was sent to those who had not yet renewed, wishing them a happy holiday and

encouraging renewal.

As of January 5, 2015:

We have a total of 1357 members. 726 are students and 631 are non-student members. Of the 631, 204

individuals have joined NCAPA who were not members in 2014; 66 of these have been members in the

past and 138 are new members. Further information can be found in the attached statistics report.

Membership Committee: The committee will hold its first meeting directly after the January BOD

meeting at the Stead Center. Discussion of the Strategic Plan and the actions necessary in 2015 will be

discussed.


Nathalie Ortiz Pate, PA-C

2015 Membership Committee Chair


MEMBER STATS_JANUARY 2014 1.21.2014*

Membership Item FULL N.GRAD COMP SUM

Fellow 1-Year

Fellow 2-Year

Fellow 3-Year TOTAL FELLOWS 560

Associate 1-Year

Associate 2-Year

Associate 3-Year

TOTAL ASSOCIATES 91

Affiliate 1-Year

Affiliate 2-Year

Affiliate 3-Year

TOTAL AFFILIATES 27

Student (Expires 12/31/14) 315 315

Student (Expires 12/31/2015) 354 354

TOTAL STUDENTS 669

1347 Physician Assistants Licensed to Practice in NC January 2014: 4610 14% members of NCAPA

January 2015: 4963 12.3% members of NCAPA

*Items to note: Stats in 2014 were run 2 weeks later in the year than

current year. We have 57 more student members in 2015

than in 2014

Return to Agenda

MEMBER STATS_JANUARY 2015 1.8.2015*

Membership Item FULL N.GRAD COMP SUM

Fellow 1-Year 260 11 271



TOTAL FELLOWS 490

Associate 1-Year 68 2 70

Associate 2-Year 30 1 31

Associate 3-Year 18 18

TOTAL ASSOCIATES 119

Affiliate 1-Year 15 2 17

Affiliate 2-Year 15 15

Affiliate 3-Year 5 5

TOTAL AFFILIATES 37

Student (Expires 12/31/2015) 354 354

Student (Expires 12/31/2016) 372 372

TOTAL STUDENTS 726

1341 31 1372



Student Affairs Committee Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Mission Statement: To represent and voice the concerns of the PA student community while supporting

efforts in achieving academic success.

Members: from November 1st

(includes 2014/2015 Reps)

Samantha Rogers, PA-C, Chair

Laura Gerstner, PA-C

Will Ashby, PA-S1 (Campbell)

Eric Langhans, PA-S1 (Duke)

James Burns, PA-S1 (ECU)

Lance James McGhee, PA-S2 (Elon)

Sarah Turner, PA-S2 (Gardner-Webb)

Nicole Oakley, PA-S1 (Methodist)

Samantha Condon, PA-S1 (Wake Forest)

Jennifer Law, PA-S1 (Wingate)

Committee Update:

As per the Strategic Plan, discussion and assessment of the effectiveness of PA program visits with

incoming and graduating students has occurred. It has been decided to cease these visits after January

2015.

There are two visits with incoming classes scheduled for January, one with Elon and one with Gardner-

Webb. The next incoming class will not occur until May (Wake Forest) at which time, the SAC will have

finalized plans for student awareness of NCAPA.

Work on a “Welcome to NCAPA” video will begin, with Samantha Rogers, the SAC chair, and Marc

Katz, BOD President. The goal is to have this video completed by the end of April, 2015.

First committee conference call to be scheduled in January/February.

Action Items: None


Samantha D. Rogers, MMS, PA-C

NCAPA, Director at Large

Student Affairs Committee Chair

Return to Agenda



NC EMS Advisory Council Report to the Board of Directors January 17, 2015

Activity:

NC EMS Advisory Council Meeting

November 12, 2014

http://www.ncems.org/

Compliance Report

o 41st Annual EM Today

o October 4-8, 2014

o 949 Registered attended

o New state credential patches

o Disciplinary Committee

o 406 reviewed

o 33 investigations

o 16 disciplinary committee reviewed

Injury

Hospital Preparedness Report

o FY13 end of year report completed-no issues

o FY13 Cooperative Agreement-Carry over funding $1.4m for approval to use for interoperability

communications/ pharmacy/ PPE

o ASPR/CDC Site Visit January 2015

o EBOLA-State Emergency Response/ Division of Public Health Lead agency

o 91 Hospitals have conducted drills

o 88 EMS agencies approved protocols/ 5 pending

o Deidentified list of people being monitored daily

o State has not designated hospital to treat Ebola patients

o CDC Push Package PPE 4-6 hours

o 21 day monitoring period-Average 150 entering US daily

o No special funding treating patients at this time

Agency Report/ OEMS Medical Director

o Agency letter needed when updating protocols

o 23 System Modifications-mainly for epinephrine/ naloxone for first responders

o 4 Medical Director changes

o Drowning protocol updated

o NCMB approved loop diuretics, Keppra, Tranexamic acid (TXA), CroFab (interfacility),

Droperidol, and External CPR devices (BLS)

o Rules-Medical Care Commission February 2015 to enter into rule making process

o Public comment March/ April 2015

o 1st of May Public hearing—1 year before final rules implemented

http://www.ncems.org/


Next EMS Advisory Council Meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2015 (11:00am) at Brown Building,

Dorthea Dix Campus; Raleigh.

NO ACTION ITEMS


Rob Bednar, MHS, PA-C, NREMT-P

NC OEMS Advisory Liaison

[email protected]

Return to Agenda




Liaison to N.C. Medical Board Review Panel Report January 17, 2015

Members: N. C. Medical Society: Devdutta (“Dev”) G. Sangvai, MD (Review Panel Chair), Paul R.

Cunningham, MD, Michelle Jones, MD, John Reynolds, MD

Old North State Medical Society: James Smith, MD

N.C. Osteopathic Medical Association: Slade A. Suchecki, DO

N.C.A.P.A.: Marc Katz, PA-C (Review Panel Vice Chair)

N.C. Nurses Assoc Council of N.P.s: Dennis A. Taylor, DNP-C, MSN, ACNP-BC

Public Member serving on NCMB: Thelma Lennon

The candidates for the Medical Board that were approved by the Governor include:

Bryant Murphy, MD - Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Pascal Udekwu, MD - General Surgery/Trauma/Critical Care

The first meeting of the 2015 Review Panel will be January 13, 2015. Any new members will be

introduced and a Chair and Vice Chair will be elected. Two MDs and one PA or NP will be appointed in

2015.

Another reminder that it is not too early to be thinking about potential PA candidates for the seat that will

be up for reappointment November 2015.


Action Item: None

Return to Agenda



Campbell University Student Representative Report January 17, 2015

STUDENT ACTIVITY REPORT:

In December of 2014, the 2nd

PA class graduated from Campbell University and received their long white

coats. Some of the current PA students were in attendance to congratulate the new graduates on this

monumental achievement and also served as ushers for the event. The first year PA students completed

their first didactic semester in December and recently returned from break to begin semester two. The

second year students completed their first semester of rotations in December as well, and are ready to start

anew this January.

The Wallace Student Society helped to both provide and pack items in shoe boxes for Operation

Christmas Child in November and also raised money to support a local family over the holidays. The PA

class also collected money to give as a gift to the maintenance staff for all the hard work they do to keep

our facilities in pristine condition.

FACULTY ACTIVITY REPORT

Mrs. Gerstner will be serving as a member of the Committee on Clinical Education for the PAEA in

January of 2015. The faculty has also been preparing for this coming fall when the Campbell PA program

will be transitioning to a 24 month program.

Submitted by,

Will Ashby

PA-S1 Campbell University

Return to Agenda



Duke University Student Representative Report January 17, 2015

Activities since Last Board Meeting:

The Class of 2016 completed their first semester of the didactic year while the Class of 2015 finished

their first 4 months of rotations. The end of the semester proved to be a very busy time for both classes,

but students still found time to participate in a number of community and school activities.

There was a high level of interest in the NCAPA Student Leadership Retreat, and 10 students attended the

meeting and are excited to get involved in future leadership activities. In addition, a committee was

formed to plan for the 2015 AAPA Conference. Over 55 members of the Class of 2016 are set to attend,

so planning is underway to organize flights and accommodations as well as attendance at an alumni

reception. The Student Challenge Bowl team also formed, and will train throughout the Spring semester.

On a community level, a Wishing Tree for the Ronald McDonald house was set up at the Duke Physician

Assistant Program Building. Students and faculty could select a “wish” hanging on the tree and purchase

that item to give to a family staying at the Ronald McDonald house. Several students also participated in

November, which involves growing a moustache for the month of November to raise funds and awareness

regard men’s health. The team raised a total of over $1,000 for the organization. The Duke PA program

successfully partnered with the Duke University School of Nursing to pack 15,000 meals as part of the

Stop Hunger Now Campaign. On a frosty Saturday morning in November students also gathered to run

the first annual Run Against the Sun 5k, organized by a Duke PA Alumna, to raise money for people

living with and surviving cancer. It was the kick-off to a series of events held by the organization, called

the Road Warriors.

The Diversity Committee, a sub-committee of the student lead Stead Society, organized a trip to an art

exhibit called “From Where I Stand,” a joint project between the Duke Center for Gender and Sexual

Diversity and the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture. The first Multicultural Potluck also took

place at the end of October, where over 40 students and faculty made dishes from all over the world to

share with each other.

Planning is also underway for an outreach event at the Burton Elementary School. Since 2002, Duke

students have partnered with the elementary school to organize educational activities with students

concerning a variety of health topics. A planning committee met in early December and is working on the

curriculum for this year’s project.


The next months will see continued planning for the AAPA Conference and Challenge Bowl. There has

also been interest in the AAPA Leadership and Advocacy Summit in Washington DC from March 5-7.

The Stead Society has plans to hold a Blood Drive in the spring as well as to participate in Special

Olympics events during the coming semester. The success of the Multicultural Potluck has led to

planning of future similar events as well. The next quarter should be filled with lots of studying, learning

new skills, and continued involvement in the greater Durham community.


Eric Langhans

PA-S Duke University

Return to Agenda



Gardner-Webb University Student Representative Report January 17, 2015

PA Student Government Members: President: Caitlin Heredia

Vice President: Sarah Arcara

Secretary: Brittany Cochran

Treasurer: Brian Wallace

Academy of Representatives Representative: Curt Litton

AOR Alternate: Savanna Yount

House of Delegate Member: Michael Towery

Green Chair: Sarah Woytek

Outreach Chair: Josh Tucker

State Chapter Student Representative: Sarah Turner


In 2014 Gardner-Webb University purchased the former Crawly Memorial Hospital and 26 acres adjacent

to campus, which has become the new College of Health Sciences building. In 2015 not only will the

second class of GWU’s PA program be joining us in the new building, but also the School of Nursing and

Department of Physical Education. We look forward to future collaboration between the departments.

In December 2014 we participated in the Angel Tree and Gardner-Webb’s “Santa’s stockings” charity.

We all bought gifts for individuals and families to help with needs during the holiday season. Giving

back to the community was a great way to end our first year at Gardner-Webb as PA students.


In the spring we will hold elections for the incoming class to take our place as officers of the Student

Government. We hope to help with the local blood drive and hold fundraising events to help fund future

projects. We are also planning a medical missions trip in winter 2015. We look forward to seeing our new

student government grow and impact the community in a positive way.


Sarah Turner

PA-S Gardner-Webb University

Return to Agenda



Methodist University Student Representative Report January 17, 2015

Updates Since Last Board Meeting:

37 students from the Class of 2014 graduated on December 13, 2014.

95% first time pass rate on the PANCE.

The majority of the 37 graduates have applied for NC licenses.

Five students from the Class of 2014 and Dr. Morris were inducted into the PA National Honor Society,

Pi Alpha, in November 2014.

The Class of 2015 just started clinical rotations in November 2014. They are currently on their 2nd

rotation.

The Class of 2016 just wrapped-up the first semester.


Nicole Oakley

PA-S Methodist University

Return to Agenda



Wake Forest University Student Representative Report January 17, 2015

Activities since Last Board Meeting:

Faculty and Program News

o Professor Janie McDaniel BSMT, MLS(ASCP)SC was elected director at large for the

Physician Assistant Education Association. Her term on the PAEA Board of Directors

begins January 2015.

o Zachary Hartsell, MPAS, MHA, PA-C, has been appointed Program Director for Wake

Forest School of Medicine’s PA Program. Faculty and students are excited to see Hartsell

step up into this role, bringing his tireless energy.

o Reamer Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C, Chair of the Department of PA Studies and former

Program Director, has moved into the role of Associate Vice President for Workforce

Innovation for Wake Forest Baptist Health.

o Students in the new Emerging Leaders Program won first place in a competition to

develop a business proposal for The Fresh Market, encouraging heart health and

partnering with the American Heart Association. Right now, these six students are

earning an MA in management before beginning the PA Program with the Class of 2017.

First Year Students Class of 2016

o First year students just completed a challenging GI, Cardiology, and Pulmonology unit

before the Holiday Break.

o The Class of 2016 is now beginning their fourth of five units of study, focusing on

Neurology, Musculoskeletal, and Psychology. Students are excited for workshop

opportunities this unit that will continue to prepare them for clinical rotations starting in

June.

Second Year Students Class of 2015

o The second years are starting their eighth of eleven rotations. They are enjoying the new

challenges that continue to arise in the clinical year. Required rotations include internal

medicine inpatient and outpatient, emergency medicine, ob/gyn, family medicine,

pediatrics, surgery, and psychiatry. Each student also has 3 elective rotations.

Student Activities

o First Year students completed a SIM lab experience on November 24, 2014 and enjoyed

the clinical application and preparation opportunity.

o Winston-Salem students have chosen the MS Society as their charity, which hits close to

home for classmate Kelly Conner, whose husband has MS. They are excited to learn

more about it and continue raising money for the MS Society during this unit.

o Boone students have been in communication with the local Community Care Clinic to

establish a relationship and clinical volunteer opportunities. Winston students continue to

volunteer at the student-run DEAC clinic.


o Students and faculty in Boone adopted an Angel Tree family for the holidays, providing

gifts for two young children, and also participated in a food drive for the local Hunger

Coalition.

o A Winter Formal event is scheduled for January 10, 2015 for both cohorts to celebrate the

holidays and recent completion of Unit 3 together.

Plans for future activities:

Both cohorts have several upcoming fundraisers including bake sales and restaurant fundraisers to

continue raising money to attend the upcoming AAPA Conference.

A new intramural season is starting up on both campuses and students are eager to start

competing again.


Samantha Condon

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Return to Agenda



Wingate University Student Representative Report January 17, 2015

Since the November Board of Directors meeting, the class of 2016 has solidified the rest of their student

society positions. In addition, they have begun planning fundraisers, community service involvement, and

social events many of which will be implemented in Spring 2015.

President- Christina Spinaris

Vice President- Elissa Bolling

Treasurer- Deanna Petkov

Secretary- Jenna Fredrickson

Hendersonville Representatives – Linda Myers-Reed and Casey Ward

CCSR- Jennifer Law

Student Director- Ashton Youngers (class of 2015)

AOR – Catherine McClellan

HOD- Lindsey Taylor (class of 2015)

Honor Council – Matthew Fuquay

Campus Liaison – Miranda Williams

Student Diversity Chairs – Chelsea Hopkins and Patricia Schult

Chaplain – Ross Williams

Fundraising – Samantha Stifler

Social Chair – Heather Wong

Historian – Amy McGraw

The first semester of PA School was tough for the class of 2016. However, Wingate’s professors knew

their students could handle the pressure and, after a pleasant Christmas break, they are ready to return for

their second didactic semester.

Gathering each month for examinations and to exchange experiences, the class of 2015 continued to gain

and apply knowledge and confidence as they completed their first clinical semester. In addition to their

clinical rotations, developing their Capstone Projects will be a focus for Spring 2015 as each student has

chosen to research a specific disease and an associated problem.

Last of all, the class of 2014 presented each of their Capstone Projects and took part in final preparations

for the PANCE. Fortunately many from the class of 2016 were able to join the audience during these

presentations and gained perspective in addition to encouragement that in two years they will follow in

the footsteps of these polished senior presenters. On December 5, the class of 2014 celebrated with

friends, family, and faculty at their hooding ceremony before welcoming a much-deserved Christmas

vacation.


Jennifer Law

PA-S Wingate University

Return to Agenda


NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY PA PROGRAM DIRECTOR REPORT JANUARY 17, 2015

ACTIVITY REPORT

Students Activities:

Program sponsored a Long White Coat Ceremony on 12/12/14

PAS-3: 39 students graduated December 13, 2014

43 PAS-1 students will resume studies January 5, 2015

43 PAS-2 students will start on rotation number 4 on January 5, 2015

44 offers for acceptance to the class of 2017 have been sent and deposits received

Faculty Activities:

Mrs. Gerstner has been selected to serve as a member of the Committee on Clinical Education for

PAEA beginning January 2015.

Departmental Activities:

The department is preparing for the transition to the 24-month curriculum.

ARC-PA Annual Report Submitted.

Progress Report on Work Plan Assignments: N/A

ACTION ITEM: N/A


Thomas Colletti, MPAS, PA-C

Chair & Director

Campbell PA Program

Return to Agenda



Duke University PA Program Director Report January 17, 2015


Alumni Update

Class of 2014 had a 99% PANCE Pass Rate

Class of 2015

Will start rotation # 6 January 5, 2015.

Class of 2016

Has wrapped up the fall semester with demonstrations of the Complete Physical Exam.

Class of 2017

Admissions two more weeks to interview in January. The Program received 1,867 applications for the

90 seats in the class.

Faculty

Continue to participate in local as well as national leadership positions. We are delighted that April

Stouder has joined the NCAPA Board of Directors. Karen Hills completed her term as PAEA

president December 31, 2014 and will become immediate past president starting January 1, 2015.


The Duke University PA Program will celebrate 50 years of PA Education in 2015 with a gala event

on October 3.


Karen J. Hills, MS, PA-C

Program Director

Associate Professor

Return to Agenda



Far West North Carolina Physician Extender Associates Report January 17, 2015

Members:

Jane Girskis, President

Harvey Krape, Vice-President

Susan Anspach, Secretary

Hannah Hill, Treasurer

Activities Since Last Board Meeting: Meetings most months on a Monday

Plans for Future Activities/Goals: A six-hour CME Fall conference was held on October 11, 2014. It was successful ! Plan to do again next

year.

Trying to get more people interested and involved in the group.

ACTION ITEM(s): none


Jane Girskis, MS, PA-C

Return to Agenda


Return to Agenda



Piedmont Association of Physician Assistants (PAPA) Report January 17, 2015

2014 Officers

President: Samantha D. Rogers, PA-C

Vice President: Sunnie Flowers, PA-C

Secretary: Brock Phillips, PA-C

Treasurer: Ryan Vann, PA-C

Directors at Large: Sarah Bumgarner, PA-C, Brandon Blank, PA-C, Bowie Tran PA-C

Webmaster: Courtney Hughes, PA-C

2015 Officers

President: Ashlyn Bruning, PA-C

Vice President: Sunnie Flowers, PA-C

Secretary: Brock Phillips, PA-C

Treasurer: Beth Lisi, PA-C

Directors at Large: Sarah Bumgarner, PA-C, Brandon Blank, PA-C, Andrea Whitley, PA-C

Student Representative: Lauren Childs, PA-S1

Webmaster: Courtney Hughes, PA-C

PAPA Membership:

Fellows: 135 total: 120 PAs, 15 NPs

PA Students: 42

Chapter Activity in 2014 to date:

Maintained 501c6 and incorporation status

We continue to struggle to secure educational grants. The CME committee has put in for 6

separate grants at this point and not received any funding.

Successfully held the 17th Annual Fall Seminar – October 11

th 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center

Conference Center. We had 20+ Exhibitors and over 100 attendees. 6 hrs of free Category 1

CME approved by AAPA was offered.

Approved Election policies.

Held Officer elections in December for 2015 Board members. continued active recruitment of

new leaders for next year’s Board of Directors as stated above.

Held a joint CME event with WF PA studies to educated providers about Ebola and to raise funds

toward OurWorldOutreach. PAPA donated $200. Lecture given by Frank Caruso, PA-C and

2015-2017 NCAPA Director at Large.

Held a joint CME event with Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Winston Salem; lecture given

by CMO Michael Lalor, MD on the Overview of Hospice and Palliative Care services.


Future Chapter Activity for 2015:

Officer training to be held early January at first Board meeting of the year. Date to be set.

Continue mentorship program with 2nd

year PA students.

Hold 18th Annual Fall Seminar and NCAPA Endowment Fundraiser during PA week.

Member Education:

CME- I AAPA Approved Meetings

2-14-14 “Overview of Anemia”

3-25-14 “EKG Interpretation”

4-22-14 “Constipation Variant IBS”

5-1-14 “Palliative Care in Oncology: Too Little, Too Late?”

6-19-14 “Allergic Reactions: A Focus on Anaphylaxis”

7-29-14 “Gout: Diagnosis and Treatment”

8-26-14 “Update on Skin and Soft Tissue Infections”

9-17-14 “New Drug Update 2014”

10-11-14 Fall Seminar: 6 lectures given: “Mental Health Screening in Primary Care”, “Fighting

Fatigue”, “Pulmonary Update: Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Lung Cancer”, “Orthopedics in

Primary Care”, “Chronic Rhinosinusitis”, and “Dermatology in Primary Care”

11-13-14 “Update on Ebola for Medical Practitioners”

12-11-14 “Overview of Hospice and Palliative Care”

CME- II Meetings

1-16-14 “Percutaneous Lumbar Decompression”

1-23-14 “Updates in Renal Cancer”

2-18-14 “Clinical Use of V-Go: The Insulin Delivery Device”

3-6-14 “Discover a New Option for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder”

3-13-14 “Insulin A to Z”

4-1-14 “Azilect and Parkinson’s Disease”

5-8-14 “INVOKANA: Advancing Paradigm Changes in Type 2 Diabetes Management”

5-15-14 “Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Relief”

6-10-14 “Farxiga for Type 2 Diabetes”

6-12-14 “Pharmacologic Therapy for BPH and OAB: Rapaflo (silodosin)”

8-12-14 “Nonobstructive and Coronary Microvascular Angina”

8-28-14 “Pradaxa Capsules and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), and

Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation”

9-18-14 “Overview of Population Health Management”

10-21-14 “Motivational Interviewing in Patients with Chronic Disease”

10-30-14 “Improving Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes”


INCOME / REVENUE SUMMARY - THROUGH 12/21/14

INCOME

CATEGORY AMOUNT

Dues $ 5,996.25

Donations (given to PAPA) $ 750.00

Fall Seminar - Exhibitors $ 2,641.00

Fall Seminar - Other Revenue $ 180.00

Grants $ 1,500.00

Job Posts $ 1,700.00

Misc Deposits -

Refunds $ 5.00

SUB-TOTAL $ 12,772.25

EXPENSES

CATEGORY AMOUNT

AAPA Fees (for Cat 1 Credit) $ 110.00

Board/Committee Meetings $ 318.07

Category 1 Events $ 5,872.23

Category 2 Events -

Donations (from PAPA) $ 324.23

Fall Seminar - Miscellaneous $ 50.00

Fall Seminar - Honoraria $ 1,000.00

Fall Seminar - Food/Venue $ 1,795.75

Fall Seminar - Miscellaneous $ 42.44

Fees (Bank, Etc) $ 12.00

Gifts -

Grant Refund -

Honoraria (Non Fall Seminar) $ 730.00

Misc Expenses $ 100.00

SUB-TOTAL $ 10,354.72

NET OPERATING ACTIVITY $ 2,417.53

AMOUNT CURRENTLY IN OUR ACCOUNT $ 16,700.56


Samantha D. Rogers, MMS, PA-C Ashlyn Bruning, MMS, PA-C

PAPA President 2014 PAPA President 2015

NCAPA, Director at Large

Return to Agenda


Return to Agenda



Executive Committee Report January 17, 2015

Members:

Marc Katz, President and Chair

Wanda Hancock, President-Elect

Paul Hendrix, Treasurer

Charlene Morris, Immediate Past President

Samantha Rogers, Vice President

Linda Sekhon, Secretary


New officers began their terms on January 1, 2015. The first meeting of the 2015 Executive Committee

was held via conference call on Tuesday, January 13th. Issues discussed included rewording of the

NCAPA Identity Statement, committee changes, the policy regarding minimum standards for NCAPA

membership, and the history and status of the Health Committee.

There was discussion about whether or not NCAPA needed to create a Building Committee. The

Executive Committee does not feel there is a need for such a committee at this time and recommends that

if any issues arise concerning the Stead Center that cannot be handled by the Executive Director or the

Executive Committee, then a task force can be created for those specific issues.

The Executive Committee reviewed NCAPA’s policy, “Procedures for Adjudication of Complaints

Against Members, Section 1.0-1.5, Minimum Standard for NCAPA Membership.” Discussion will

continue at the February Executive Committee meeting. Motions approved by the Executive Committee

and brought forward for Board vote are presented below.

Action Items:

Motion—As set-forth in NCAPA’s Three-Year Strategic Plan (1A-3), rewrite the NCAPA Identity

Statement to change the wording, “with physician supervision,” as indicated below:

Identity Statement: Physician assistants are licensed health care professionals who practice

medicine with physician supervision in collaboration with physicians. As integral members of

the physician-directed team, PAs increase access and enhance quality of patient care while

being cost-effective.

Motion—Eliminate Policies and Procedures as a standing committee.

Background: This committee has been chaired by Jeff Katz for a number of years. He can no longer

serve as chair with his duties as incoming President of AAPA. The other committee members have been

relatively inactive. It is felt that NCAPA staff members, especially the Executive Director, are in a better

position to keep up with the policies and procedures. If an interpretation question arises that staff

members cannot answer, it will be referred to the Executive Committee. The P&P Committee did not

have any procedures for regular review, nor any policies about sunsetting of policies and procedures.

There is currently a Governance Task Force charged with reviewing the Bylaws and Policies &

Procedures and recommending changes as needed. As part of the work of the Task Force, they will

recommend how to keep the Bylaws and P&P updated once their work is complete.

Motion—Rename and restructure the Conference Planning Committee as described in the attached

document, “Conference Planning Committee-New Structure.”


Background: “Conference Planning Committee” no longer accurately reflects the work of this committee

as NCAPA’s commitment to providing continuing education has evolved. The CPC members fill various

jobs at NCAPA’s two annual conferences, such as staffing the registration desk, serving as conference

moderators, and planning and carrying out leisure activities for participants at the summer conference.

Several years ago the Professional Development Review Panel (PDRP) was formed as a sub-group of

CPC with the charge of determining the educational content of the conferences, recommending speakers,

and reviewing speaker presentations to ensure the quality of the educational content. NCAPA’s Strategic

Plan states that NCAPA will develop avenues for CME and professional development in addition to the

two annual conferences. Such activities may include online CME and regional workshops. There is a

need for a new sub-committee to inform the development of these activities. To address this need and to

more accurately reflect the comprehensive nature of NCAPA’s educational goals and strategies, the

proposed new structure was created.

Plans for Future Activities:

The Executive Committee will meet monthly by conference call instead of meeting in person immediately

prior to the quarterly Board meetings. The committee tentatively plans to hold the calls on the second

Tuesday of each month. The next Executive Committee conference call is scheduled for Tuesday,

February 10th, at 8:00 PM.


Marc S. Katz PA-C

President NCAPA

Attachment: Conference Planning Committee-New Structure

(scroll down for attachment)


Conference Planning Committee-New Structure

Continuing Education Committee (new name)

Chair: Paul Hendrix-all 3 subcommittees report to Paul

Sub-committee: Conference Management Panel (formerly CPC)-Conference Management Panel

makes decisions regarding changes and improvements to NCAPA’s two existing annual conferences.

Members volunteer at conference, run beach events at summer conference onsite, and work registration

desk.

Bill Vaassen

Ray Brown

Roger Page

Marc Katz

Josh Smith

Laura Geraghty

Sub-committee: Professional Development Review Panel –Recommends, reviews, & selects speakers

for NCAPA’s two existing annual conferences. Reviews lecture content to ensure high quality

educational standards.

Josh Smith-Chair

Angela Meredith

April Stouder

Christina Beard

Don Metzger

Laura Geraghty

Linda Sekhon

Marc Katz

Sub-committee: Educational Development Panel (new)-Ensures that NCAPA offers the most current

CME-such as online CME & research, and recommends new types of CME including new NCCPA

certification standards (SA and PI CME). Recommends speakers and approves learning objectives and

presentation content for all CME or other educational workshops offered outside of NCAPA’s two annual

conferences.

*Need to identify chair & members*

Return to Agenda

agenda ncapa board of directors meeting saturday, january ...€¦ · 15/01/2015 · activities...

Documents