Advocating for Nurse Practitioners and their patients Nurse Practitioner Students: Helping CANP Grow

History In 1977, CANP was founded as the California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP) by a group of Pioneering Nurse Practitioners from UC Davis Currently a state-wide network of 22 Chapters members and growing!! We are the only professional organization in California that represents Nurse Practitioners in all sub-specialties

Promoting a strong nurse practitioner movement through a statewide communication system Strengthening the image of the nurse practitioner Supporting legislative action that encourages the development of the NP role and makes the healthcare system more responsive to the needs of the consumer CANP is Dedicated to

Purpose Core Values CANP exists to advocate for nurse practitioners and their patients. Integrity Compassion Respect Accountability Professionalism CANP Vision & Values

Elected Directors Appointed Directors President President-elect VP, Corporate Affairs VP, Finance After a one year term, the President becomes Immediate Past President Committee Chairs Membership Educational Affairs Health Policy & Practice Public Relations Practice Issues Board of Directors

President: Surani Kwan President-Elect: Beth Haney Past President: Karen Ketner VP, Finance: Karen Ayers VP, Corporate Affairs: Kristin Kopelson Practice Issues Chair: Colleen Keenan Health Policy Chair: Donna Emanuele Education Affairs: Holly Hansen and Elizabeth Radsliff Membership Chair: Sarah Miller Public Relations: Abby Weston Contact: 1415 L Street, Suite 200 Sacramento, California P: (916) F: (916) CANP Leadership

CANP Organization Administration: Shaw, Yoder, Antwih, Inc. Rob Finley, Executive Director Nielsen Merksamer/Legislative Specialist Kristy Wiese Member Benefit Attorney Melanie L. Balestra, NP Esq.

CANP Historical Highlights California Coalition of Nurse Practitioners (CCNP) established  October 8, 1977 in Davis, CA  Law mandating NP credentialing by BRN  Political Action Committee (PAC) formed to increase political influence on health care related issues

NPs obtain Furnishing Authority Direct Medi-Cal reimbursement for Pediatric and Primary Care NPs  Secured with the work of CCNP, CNMA, ANA/C  NPs are listed as PCPs in the nation’s Medicaid system Legislative Milestones

NPs obtain authority to furnish Controlled Substances Scheduled III-V Legislative Milestones 1996

Pharmacists authorized to include NP name on prescription label NPs defined as professional employees who may be exempt from mandatory overtime  Allows NPs to negotiate salaried positions without the required mandatory OT after 8 hours required for RNs Legislative Milestones

NPs authorized to perform DMV physicals NPs may supervise Medical Assistants venipuncture and injections NPs authorized to request and receive sample medications Legislative Milestones

2003 NPs obtain legal authority to furnish Controlled Substances Schedule II Legislative Milestones

2004 – 2005 Requires an initial applicant for a NP certificate to possess a master’s degree in nursing or in a clinical field related to nursing. Effective January 1, 2008 NP name on prescription label, remove physician name on prescription pad and label Legislative Milestones

2006 Effective January 1, 2007 NPs authorized to apply for a Medi-Cal provider number and bill Medi-Cal independent of a physician NPs authorized NPs to certify disability for the purposes of a disability placard or plate Legislative Milestones

Legislative Agenda AB 139 – Bass  Passed and effective 1/1/08 ability to sign DMV Physical exams for Bus Drivers and Farm-Labor Vehicle Drivers SB 102 – Migden  Passed and effective 1/1/08 NPs have the ability to Consent patients for blood products AB 1436 – Defining the NP Scope of Practice  Bill held over to 2008 Governor Schwarzenegger Healthcare Reform  Package/ ABX1 1-Nunez: Includes Full Utilization of Nurse Practitioners

Legislative Agenda 2008 AB 1436 (Hernandez)  Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners  National Certification as entry into practice for all applicants after January 1, 2009  Hearing Vote Cancelled at the request of the author to be resubmitted to the legislature in 2009 ABX1 1 (Nunez) Healthcare Reform  DEFINING SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR NPS  Requires Task Force to draft regulations to be promulgated by the Director of Consumer Affairs  Fails in Senate Health Commitee

Governor Schwarzenegger’s Plan “Remove statutory and regulatory barriers to expansion of lower-cost models of health care delivery such as retail-based medical clinics by making scope of practice changes for “physician extenders” such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.” Full copy of Governor’s Plan:

In September 2008, members identified practice barriers:  inability to order durable medical equipment (DME),  inability to certify disability, and  inability to approve, sign, or modify a plan of care for a patient requiring home health services. Senate Bill (SB) 294 (Negrete McLeod), CANP’s 2009 sponsor legislation to clarify legal authorization to perform these services within your standardized procedure or protocol. On September 11, 2009, with creative lobbying, the above language was passed under a new Bill – SB 819 (Yee) SB 819 signed by the Governor’s signature SB 294 was held over for 2010 Legislative Agenda 2009

CANP Events House of Delegates meeting  March , th CANP Annual Educational Conference  San Francisco Hyatt Embarcadero Square  March , 2011 CANP Lobby Day  The Capitol, Sacramento  TBA Chapter Meetings  Monthly  Various Locales

CANP Student Membership $125 for One-Year Student Membership What do you get for $125?

Why Join? Job Postings and Classifieds Membership at both the state and chapter level Active legislative representation in Sacramento Educational Opportunities Professional networking, local & state levels Free Legal consultations with CANP Attorney Standardized Procedures Templates Professional Resource Student Member Benefits

Additional Benefits Chapter Meeting and Networking/Dinning Events Quarterly newsletter: CANP Connections Monthly Chapter Leader and Member newsletter Full website access Opportunities for Professional Development Practice Issues Consultations Member Discounts on:  Annual Educational Conference  Membership in the American College of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners NP Professional Listing –”Find an NP” And many more priceless benefits

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CANP 34th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE MARCH 17-20, 2011 HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SQUARE SAN FRANCISCO, CA

CANP 34 th ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE MARCH 17-20, 2011 HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO SQUARE SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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