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December 2, 2005
This week's issue of AONE eNews Update is made possible in part by the support of Vanderbilt University.
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AONE INSTITUTE AWARD & RECOGNITION PROGRAM NOMINATIONS DUE
DECEMBER 12!
The AONE Institute is accepting nominations for the 2006 Award & Recognition program for awards that honor outstanding nurse leaders and AONE Chapters, as well as provide scholarships in the amount of $2,500 for AONE members who are currently enrolled in Masters or PhD programs in nursing administration. Click here for the application.
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1. New Competency Tools for Nurses Released.
2. Small Hospitals' Finances Up in 2005, According to S&P.
3. JCAHO Seeks Input on National Patient Safety Goals and Requirements.
4. Updated ICD-9 Coding Guidelines went into Effect Dec. 1.
AONE News and Resources
AONE Online Career Center
1. NEW COMPETENCY TOOLS FOR NURSES RELEASED. AONE is proud to announce the release of two tools that address competencies for the nurse executive and the nurse manager. Both are aimed at assisting our members with their leadership development at different points in their careers. Click on each of the links below to view these new resources
The Nurse Manager Inventory Tool
Recognizing the widespread, expressed need for nurse manager leadership development, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), and the Association of PeriOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) formed an alliance - the Nurse Manager Leadership Collaborative (NMLC) -- to direct their combined knowledge, expertise and resources toward effectively fulfilling this need. The Nurse Manager Inventory Tool is a foundational component of a comprehensive initiative of the NMLC to assist nurse managers in achieving their development goals throughout their careers.
HLA Competency Directory
The Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA), comprised of the nation's premier professional societies [AONE, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and its certifying body, the American College of Medical Practice Executives)], has launched the HLA Competency Directory. This searchable reference tool shows educators and healthcare leaders the expertise managers need to meet the challenges of managing the nation's healthcare organizations. The interactive directory is based on job analysis and input from professional societies representing more than 100,000 healthcare management professionals.
In addition, a program is currently under development to provide for just-in-time, standardized nurse manager orientation.
2. SMALL HOSPITALS' FINANCES UP IN 2005 ACCORDING TO S&P. Median financial ratios for small, not-for-profit hospitals improved in the past year, elevated by a positive operating environment and higher reimbursements from insurers and the federal government, according to Standard & Poor's. S&P said rating trends were "generally stable" in 2004 and 2005 for small hospitals -- those with net patient revenue of $75 million or less. Overall, improved medians were most evident at higher-rated hospitals. (Source: Modern Physician)
3. JCAHO SEEKS INPUT ON NATIONAL PATIENT SAFETY GOALS & REQUIREMENTS. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) seeks your advice on candidate new National Patient Safety Goals and Requirements being considered for 2007. The Joint Commission first introduced its National Patient Safety Goals in January 2003 in an expanded effort to improve patient safety in accredited organizations. An advisory group, made up of patient safety experts and health care professionals who have hands-on experience in addressing safety issues, assists the Joint Commission in the identification and development of the Goals and Requirements. Each year, Joint Commission staff work with the advisory group to review and update the Goals and Requirements to ensure that they continue to be relevant and focused on important safety issues. For 2007, the advisory group is likely to recommend several new Goals in addition to most of the 2006 Goals and Requirements. The candidate new 2007 Goals and Requirements can be accessed on the Joint Commission website and will be posted for comment until January 8, 2006.
4. UPDATED ICD-9 CODING GUIDELINES WENT INTO EFFECT DEC. 1. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and National Center for Health Statistics recently released updated guidelines, effective Dec. 1, for using ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes to report and bill for medical services. Approved by the AHA and the other three organizations that serve as cooperating parties for the ICD-9-CM, the guidelines are a set of rules that have been developed to complement the official conventions and instructions provided within the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Edition, Clinical Modification. Adherence to the guidelines is required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. (Source: AHA News Now, November 30, 2005)
REGISTRATION FOR THE ASPIRING NURSE LEADERS INSTITUTE, JANUARY 12-15, 2006, IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ IS SOLD OUT. An additional Institute has been scheduled for June 21-24, 2006. More information will be available soon. Registration opens January 9. Check the AONE website for updates on this workshop.
AONE TO CONDUCT SURVEY THAT EXAMINES ISSUES RELATED TO SLEEP AND PRODUCTIVITY. AONE is pleased to announce an exciting new survey that will be conducted in early January 2006 with Alertness Solutions, a scientific consulting firm. The survey will examine issues related to sleep and productivity in healthcare settings and explore perceptions of how sleep and sleep disturbances may affect performance, health, safety, and mood. Our goal is to reach a diverse group of nurses from a variety of hospitals throughout the country. More details will follow, so please stay "alert" to this exciting opportunity.
 2006 ANNUAL MEETING BROCHURE IN THE MAIL! Watch your mailbox for the AONE 2006 Annual Meeting & Exposition brochure and learn why this meeting will be a "can't miss" event for you and your colleagues! On April 19-22 in Orlando, we'll have it all once again: mission-critical information, leading-edge plenary and breakout sessions, exclusive networking, and opportunities to meet new AONE members and future nurse leaders. Plus, several special events you won't want to miss, including an invigorating performance by Cirque du Soleil.
Just click on the Annual Meeting logo above for complete information, including the complete program agenda, hotel and travel information, and online registration. Take advantage of the currently lower airfare costs and make your plans now to attend!
AONE EDUCATION CALENDAR
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Dates
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Event
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For More Information
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| December 9 |
Massachusetts Organization of Nurse Executives
Winter Quarterly Meeting
Burlington, MA
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www.massone.org
(781) 272-3500 |
| January 12-15, 2006 |
Aspiring Nurse Leaders Institute
American Organization of Nurse Executives
Scottsdale, AZ |
www.aone.org
(312) 422-2800 |
| January 22-26, 2006 |
Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders
14th Annual Midwestern Institute for
Nursing Leadership
Evanston, IL
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www.ionl.org
(847) 251-1400, x0 |
| February 5-8, 2006 |
Association of California Nurse Leaders
Annual Conference
Los Angeles, CA
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www.acnl.org
(916) 552-7529 |
| March 8-9, 2006 |
Organization of Nurse Executives/New Jersey
Annual Meeting
Absecon, NJ
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www.njha.com
(609) 275-4011
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| April 5-6, 2006 |
Idaho Association of Leaders in Nursing
Spring Conference
Idaho Falls, ID |
www.nurseleaders.org
(208) 367-1171 |
| April 19-22, 2006 |
American Organization of Nurse Executives
2006 Annual Meeting and Exposition
Orlando, FL
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www.aone.org
(312) 422-2800 |
| April 26-28, 2006 |
Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Executives
Annual Convention
Wisconsin Dells, WI |
www.w-one.org
(608) 268-1806 |
Here are this week's featured job opportunities:
Assistant Chief Nursing Executive, Anchorage, AK
Assistant Director of Nursing, West Texas NEW!
Associate Director/Director, H*Works, Washington, DC
Associate Vice President of Surgical Services, Scottsdale, AZ
Chief Clinical Officer, Westminster, CA
Chief Nurse Executive, Falls Church, VA
Chief Nursing Executive/VP Patient Care, Watertown, NY
Chief Nursing Officer, Central/Southern CaliforniaNEW!
Chief Nursing Officer, Aurora, CO
Chief Nursing Officer, Loxahatchee, FL
Chief Nursing Officer, Perry, FL
Chief Nursing Officer, Rome, GA
Chief Nursing Officer, Tucker, GA RE-POSTED!
Chief Nursing Officer, Lexington, KY
Chief Nursing Officer, Tulsa, OK
Chief Nursing Officer (Hospital), South Carolina
Chief Nursing Officer, Draper, UT
Chief Nursing Officer, Salem, VA
Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services, Phoenix, AZ
Chief Nursing Officer/VP, Patient Care Services, Plattsburgh, NY
Children's Hospital Director of Nursing, Madison, WI
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Springfield, IL
Corporate Clinical Operations Director, Nashville, TN
Director - Emergency Services, Nashville, TN
Director, Center for Professional Development, Research and Innovation, Ann Arbor, MINEW!
Director, Clinical Operations, Greensboro, NC
Director, Clinical Services, Newton, MA
Director, Health Services, anywhere in U.S.NEW!
Director of Case Management, Augusta GA
Director of Critical Care Services, Southeastern MA
Director of Medical Surgical Services, St. Louis, MO
Director of Nursing--Medical Surgical Product Line, Grand Junction, CO
Director of Perioperative Services, Great Lakes Region, NY
Director of Professional Nursing Practice, Grand Rapids, MI
Director of Quality & Performance Improvement, Columbus, GA
Director, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Austin, TX
Director, Nursing Practice and Development, Grand Rapids, MI
Director, Patient Safety & Risk Management, Maywood, IL (Chicago)
Executive Director, Milwaukee, WI
Executive Director of Ortho/Rehab/Neuro, Southern IN
Hospital Chief Nursing Officer, Houston, TX
Interim Director of Emergency Services, Nationwide
NICN Nurse Manager, Charlotte, NC
Nurse Manager, Nashville, TN
Nurse Manager, Director level, Dallas, TX NEW!
Nurse Manager-ED, Richmond, VA
Nurse Managers, Nationwide
Obstetrics/Neonatal ICU Manager, DuBois, PA
Online Nursing Adjunct Position, anywhere (telecommuting)NEW!
Patient Care Dir - 3A/Psych, Northern Virginia / Suburban Washington DC
Patient Safety Nurse, Tomah, WI
Performance Improvement Director - RN, Tomah, WI
Quality Management Analyst, Tomah, WI
Regional Director Health Services, Various Locations
RN Manager-Clinical Resource Services, Wilmington, NC
RN Manager-Cardiac Medical Telemetry, Wilmington, NC
RN Manager-Vascular Access & Radiology, Wilmington, NC
Senior Clinical Director--Emergency Department, Cincinnati, OH
Senior Magnet Program Analyst, Silver Spring, MD
Vice President of Nursing, Plano, TX
Vice President, Nursing Practice and Operations, Seattle, WA
Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO, Tyler, TX
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, Concord, NC
Vice President, Health Services, Houston, TX
Vice President - Patient Care Services, Willimantic, CT
Learn about these and and more than 45 additional job opportunities--including CNO and
VP-level positions--in the AONE Online Job Center.
Searching for a new nurse leader? Click here to learn how the AONE Online Job Center can help you find the ideal candidate or contact us at aone@aha.org or (312) 422-2800.
Are you looking for a job? Then advertise your resume to prospective employers on the AONE Online Career Center. Just click here to get started. There's no time like the present to find that job you've been dreaming about!
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