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VIRGINIA NURSES ASSOCIATION. District 2 VNA’s Government Relations Program Linda Ault, Commissioner on Government Relations James Pickral, Lobbyist. Objectives. Provide an overview of the VNA’s mission/vision and strategic plan as it relates to government relations - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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VIRGINIA NURSES ASSOCIATION
District 2
VNA’s Government Relations Program
Linda Ault, Commissioner on Government Relations
James Pickral, Lobbyist
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Objectives
• Provide an overview of the VNA’s mission/vision and strategic plan as it relates to government relations
• Describe specific legislative advocacy efforts from the 2010 General Assembly
• Describe opportunities for nurses to influence health care policy during the 2010 General Assembly
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VNA MISSION
Promote advocacy and education for Registered Nurses to advance professional practice and influence the delivery of quality healthcare
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VNA VISION
VNA is the recognized leader and voice promoting the nursing profession and collaborating with others to meet the healthcare needs of all persons in the Commonwealth.
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Goal #1: Legislative Advocacy
• Enhance recognition of the nursing profession
• Ensure a positive legislative and regulatory climate for nursing practice
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Policy Examples• Statutes, laws, programs• Reimbursement methodology• Regs/rules (BON)• Judicial decisions• Private sector effort• Choice of a health plan
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Policy Change• Issue fatigue
• Mind set to problem solve
• Takes time to probe underlying assumptions and values dictating policy
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How do we create strategies and advocate for policy change?
Lobbying
Grass roots
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Leading Policy Change
– change can be difficult for all– this work is highly complex, the time horizon
for success is very long
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Health Care Reform
• ANA’s work/VNA’s work
• Roles
• Resources
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Public Policy Agenda
• Priorities
• How we determine
• Timeline
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Determining Legislative PrioritiesLegislation
(Submitted by VNA or filed by member of the General Assembly)
Legislation submitted to VNA’s legislative committee for review.
Legislation reviewed by legislative committee.
Passive Active Monitor
Directly lobby members of the General Assembly in support or opposition. Testify before committees. Activate
grass- roots network as necessary.
Passive endorsement of, or opposition to, legislation. No active lobbying. Voice support or opposition before committees as deemed appropriate.
Track progress of legislation through the process.
Weekly conference calls with VNA to give updates on legislative efforts.
Weekly legislative reports for dissemination by VNA.
Final report at the conclusion of session.
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Legislative Timeline
• November, December– Identify and make contact with new members
of the House of Delegates
• January – session begins
• February– Legislative Day– Cross-over– Maintain advocacy as necessary
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Legislative Timeline
• March – General Assembly adjourns– Planning begins for 2011
• April, May, June, July – Begin planning PAC giving, fundraisers, and
forums
• August, September, October– Begin VNA review of legislation
submitted/sponsored
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
• Handout
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Priority
• Nursing shortage
• Education
• Barriers to practice – NP’s
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Other Areas
• Not just legislative
• Regulatory and educational efforts as well
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Continuing education/Continued competence
• Nurses are only health profession without CE requirement
• Being considered by Board of Health Professions/BON/NCSBN
• AARP grant
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Impact of Election Results
• What does it mean for nursing?
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Any Emerging Issues?
• Mandatory OT?
• BSN in 10?
• NEW issues – not trends and cycles
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Twenty dollars a month can buy …
a) 5 Grande Sugar Free Vanilla Soy Lattes
b) Half of a tank of gasoline
c) Membership in the Association that represents Nursing in the Commonwealth and a subscription to the American Nurse Today
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Contact Information
Virginia Nurses Association
7113 Three Chopt Road, Suite 204
Richmond, Va. 23226
Executive Director: Susan MotleyEmail: [email protected]
Phone: 800-868-6877
www.virginianurses.com
www.nursingworld.org