ARN Southeast Texas Chapter

We Won!! Southeast Texas Chapter ARN was once again recognized nationally with the 2008 Local Chapter of the Year Award at the ARN Annual Educational Conference in San Francisco, CA, October 1-4, 2008.

This newly created award will be given each year to recognize a local chapter that meet the following criteria:
• Provided an extraordinary educational event above and beyond the requirements designated by ARN. The educational
   event must reflect principles of the current trends in rehabilitation nursing.
• Has excelled in regularly communicating with its members.
• Has exceptional membership recruitment and retention methods.
• Has made a significant contribution to the community in the last year.

Thanks to all who make this an outstanding Chapter!!!!

 

CONGRATULATIONS

Ann Gutierrez, MSN, RN, CRRN for receiving the 2010 Nurse of the Year Award in the Nurse Educator Role at the ARN Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. We are proud of your accomplishments and all you do for the SETX Chapter of ARN!!!
It is an honor for us all to be working with you in this great chapter
 

 

 A grateful THANK YOU to our 2012 Expo Sponsors & Exhibitors:

Gold Sponsors:	BARD Medical
Silver Sponsor:	Alliance Labs Stryker TIRR/Memorial Hermann
Bronze Sponsors:	ARJO / Huntleigh DeRoyal Universal Hospital Services
Exhibitors:	Brawner Paper Company Comfort Keepers HealthPoint Biotherapeutics KCI Liberty Medical

 

And to our.... 2012 Monthly meeting hosts
January:	The Methodist Hospital—Medical Center
February:	Kindred Hospital—Midtown
March:	SizeWise Rentals
April:	TIRR/Memorial Hermann
May:	Touchstone Neurorecovery Center & Nexus Specialty Hospital
June:	SETX Expo and Scholarship Fundraiser
July:	St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
August:	Michael E. DeBakey Med VAMC
September:	Memorial Hermann Northwest
October:	HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
November:	Holiday Gala & Awards Banquet

We sincerely appreciate your support!

THANK YOU TIRR / Memorial Hermann
	For Our April Meeting

   Monthly Meeting Flyers:

Beginning in March 2009, SE Texas Chapter ARN will send out monthly meeting flyers by email only. Meetings will also continue to be posted on this website. Members, if we do not have a current email address for you, please send your current email address to Betty Clark at info@arnsoutheasttx.org

   May 2013 Educational Meeting:

The May educational meeting will be held Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Landry’s Seafood House, 1212 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM. Sponsored by: Nexus Touchstone. Program: -"Isn't it all about the patient?" The Patient Experience Movement. Click here for further details

   June Expo & Fundraiser 2013:

SAVE THE DATE!! The June Expo and Fundraiser will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, South Tower Classrooms, 1635 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77008. Time: 4:30 -8:30 PM. Sponsored by: Memorial Hermann NW Hospital Program: “Daily Challenges for a Person with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): What Nurses need to know to Prepare a Patient for their Life Time Journey”. Click here for further details

   July 2013 Educational Meeting:

The July business/educational meeting will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Garden Terrace Time: 5:00 – 7:30 PM. Sponsored by: Garden Terrace 7887 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77054 Program: “Prevention of Functional Decline in the Elderly Patient”  Click here for further details

   August 2013 Educational Meeting:

The August educational meeting will be held on Tuesday August 27, 2013 at the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Hospital in the medical center at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030. Time 5:00 - 7:30 PM. Sponsored by: Abbott Nutrition Program: “Maintaining Muscle Mass in Older Adults: Nutrition and Exercise Strategies”. Click here for further details

MARK YOUR CALENDARS & SAVE THE DATE!!

   Rehabilitation Nursing Review Workshop:

The SETX Chapter of ARN will have the Review Workshop available next year again in August for nurses to prepare for the Certification in Rehabilitation. The planned date is August 24 and 25, 2012 and the location will be announced in so keep your eyes open for information as it becomes available. Please encourage your staff to consider participating in this review course to help prepare rehabilitation nurses for the National Exam. This would be a great opportunity to begin studying and reviewing for the exams. Registration forms are always available at our monthly educational meetings.

   Scholarship Awards:

Scholarships will be considered for rehabilitation nursing related education such as formal course work, continuing education programs and conferences, National ARN Educational Conference, and the SETX Chapter Rehabilitation Nursing Review CE / CCM Workshops. Start planning ahead for a scholarship award for 2013!!! There are going to be 5 awarded in 2013. Three will be awarded in the following categories for the 2013 National Conference: Perfect attendance at monthly educational meetings, Committee Chairperson, and Paper/Poster presentation. Seven will be awarded for scholarships to Chapter members who apply. Please consider applying for a scholarship in 2013. Click Here for an application.

Scholarship Winners from June Expo 2012: 5 scholarships were awarded

National Conference
Kerry David
DeAnn Roberts
Kuldip Amolenda
Cindy Gebhard
Lois Stephens-Newnan
 

   ARN National Conference Scholarships:

Three scholarship drawings to help towards attendance at the November ARN National Education Conference were drawn at the August educational meeting of 2012 at the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC.  Chapter members who meet requirements in the following three categories were awarded to the following Chapter Members:

• Perfect Meeting Attendance: attend 100% of Chapter meetings January through August, 2012
  Recipient: TBA
• Committee Chairperson: All active committee chairpersons
  Recipient: TBA
• Paper or Poster Presenter: All who will be presenting a paper or poster at the ARN National Conference
  Recipient: TBA

   Rehabilitation Nurse of the Year Award:

Members are encouraged to nominate colleagues who are members of the SETX Chapter of ARN for this annual award. Forms to nominate a member are handed out at each of our monthly meetings or available on the website: Click here for nomination form. Contact Julius Penning @ info@arnsoutheasttx.org for further information.

Deadline for nominating a member for this prestigious award is August 31, 2011.

   ***2010 Rehabilitation Nurse of the Year***

***CONGRATULATIONS CELESTE MCLAUGHLIN, MS, RN, CNS, CRRN***

We are proud of your contributions to rehabilitation and your dedication to the pursuit of excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing Practice.

    New CRRNs: 

Congratulations to our newest CRRNs!!!

Latishia Graves, BSN, RN, CRRN

 We are proud of your achievements. 

      CRRN EXAM: New Registration Deadlines

Due to a change in testing companies, the registration process and deadlines for the CRRN exam have changed.  Candidate applications and fees must be mailed in to CASTLE WORLDWIDE, INC. by the following deadlines:

                

Exam Dates	Application Deadlines
June 1-30, 2013	April 15, 2013
December 1-31, 2013	October 15, 2013

         

          Late fee options are now available; contact ARN National.

 

          A new content outline became effective for the June 2007 examination. This is posted at www.rehabnurse.org. The exam
          now has only 175 questions (25 pretest: un-scored), and candidates will have up to 3 hours to complete the exam.

Candidate handbooks and application forms are available from ARN National (1-800-229-7530).  Registration forms may also be downloaded from the ARN National website(www.rehabnurse.org ). 

    Get Involved!!

SE Texas Chapter is very active, with thirteen committees working throughout the year. Committee members are needed!! Get involved – it’s a great way to meet colleagues, share ideas, learn, and… have fun! Contact Julius H. Penning, or Becky Thayer at info@arnsoutheasttx.org for more information or to sign-up. Committee sign-up sheets will be available at our Monthly Educational meetings to sign up and become more active in our Chapter’s activities.

    Membership Contest

SETX Chapter ARN is holding a membership contest from April through July 2013. The member recruiting the most new members will receive a $25 Chili’s gift card.

A second membership contest will be held August through November 2013. The member recruiting the most new members will receive a $25 gift card for Ramono’s Macaroni Grill.

     Membership Participation Incentive: Back for 2012

Those SE Texas Chapter ARN members who actively serve on:
1) the Board of Directors
2) Chair a committee
3) actively serve on a committee OR
4) attend a Chapter meeting 8 out of 10 months in 2013
will be awarded a free ticket to the 2013 Holiday Gala & Awards Banquet in November.

Thank you for your active participation!

   Update Your Contact Information:

Please help us keep our membership roster current! Update your address, phone, e-mail, and other contact information at www.rehabnurse.org in the Members only section. Please notify Betty Clark at info@arnsoutheasttx.org also, so that the Chapter records are current.

    On-line Membership Directory:

Did you know that you are able to obtain other members’ contact information through the on-line Membership Directory at www.rehabnurse.org in the Members only section? A listing of all SE Texas Chapter members is also available, using the search by Chapter section

    Community Activity Report:

Are you involved in a rehabilitation related community activity? Be sure to report your volunteer service to SETX Chapter ARN!! One of the Chapter goals for 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and again for 2012-2013 is to increase our involvement in rehabilitation related community activities, and this will help toward our application for the Chapter of the Year award for the National Conference in North Carolina 2013.

Examples of activities include health fairs, SIRES therapeutic riding, Parish nursing activities, and events such as the MS 150 bicycle ride. Click here to download the form to complete, and turn in at the next Chapter meeting. It is important for our Chapter to document the hours of related community activity our members are giving to advance rehabilitation in our communities throughout the Houston and surrounding areas. Activities from July 2012 and after are eligible.

    Community Action – SILENT AUCTION:

Beginning in 2004 & 2005 the Chapter supported two worthy causes in the community: T.H. Rodgers School and Camp Xtreme. T.H. Rodgers is an HISD school that educates many children with disabilities, and Camp Xtreme is a summer camp devoted to children who use wheelchairs. In 2006, the Chapter contributed to the “Be an Angel Fund” for playground equipment for children with disabilities and Camp Xtreme. In 2007 and 2008, the Chapter contributed to the SIRES Therapeutic Riding: a therapeutic horse riding program for individuals with disabilities. In 2009 and 2010, the Chapter contributed to June Rusche Hamrah Camp for All, a barrier free camp for children and adults with chronic illness or disabilities and their families. In 2010 and 2011, the Paws for Patriots an organization that trains specially bred dogs from Florida to assist veterans, American Heroes, with disabilities. In 2011 and 2012, Jonie & Friends an organization that provides rehabilitation camps and activities for wounded warriors and their families. The Chapter wishes to continue to assist community agencies for persons with disabilities. If you know of a organization or program that we can help support please contact one of the Board members so we can consider them for a donation in 2013.

Thanks to the generous support of Chapter members, the 2012 Silent Auction was once again a tremendous success!!!


Proceeds from the 2012 Silent Auction will be donated to the Joni & Friends Camp for all Children of Wounded Warriors. Joni & Friends camp for all children of Wounded Warriors is a Christian organization that provides Retreats for Wounded Warriors and their family to assist in their recovery from debilitating injuries defending our United States of America.

Wounded Warrior Getaway

Our Wounded Warrior Getaway is a three-day time of respite and spiritual refreshment specifically designed for American servicemen and women who've become disabled as a result of war. Organized by our Joni and Friends/San Antonio Office, this Getaway also serves the spouse and children of the wounded warrior, providing a wide range of accessible family activities, powerful speakers, one-on-one networking, and time in God's Word.

Amenities

- Wheelchair accessible
- King or Queen size beds
- Private Bathrooms
- Buffet Style meals
- Handicap rooms available with roll-in showers
- Morning programming for all ages including a nursery
- Nursery available for part of the afternoon for family activities
- Activities
- Afternoon family recreation times
- Evening family activities
- Swimming pool and hot tub
- Lake for fishing, canoeing, kayaking
- Hiking trail
- Rock climbing wall available one day
- Archery
- Horseback riding
- Spa time with massage therapists
- Breakout sessions for Warriors and Caregivers
- Event Speaker

2013 Silent Auction!!!
November 2013
Begin Planning on Contributing to help support individuals with disabilities!!!!
 

Plan ahead because before we know it the 2013 Gala and Silent Auction will be on our doorsteps. Start thinking of items that could be donated to generate funds for our Community Organizations that focus on rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities. It is a great way for our Chapter to continue supporting the services available within the Houston and surrounding communities.

Items to donate!!

• Handmade items: jewelry, crafts, sewing,…
• Gift Cards to favorite local restaurants or stores
• Christmas items for the Holidays
• Collectables: coins, paper weights, dolls,…
• Themed Baskets
• What ever creative ideas are always welcome

Help support our Communities throughout the Houston area by donating an item(s) to Auction!

    Newsletter: "Rehab Round-Up"    

Our Newsletter, “Rehab Round-Up” is published twice yearly and sent out electronically. Glennys Asselin, MSN/ED, RN, CRRN, AA is the editor. The Spring 2012 edition will be emailed out early March or April and the fall edition will be emailed out in early October so make sure we have your current email address so you do not miss an issue. If you would like a copy, please contact Glennys Asselin at info@arnsoutheasttx.org

Items are needed for the newsletter – brief articles, promotions, legislative updates, clinical tips, etc. Submit to Glennys Asselin at info@arnsoutheasttx.org.

     National ARN News:

Please visit the National ARN website,  www.rehabnurse.org  or refer to your ARN Network newsletter to learn more about :

1. ARN –CAT – Competency Assessment Tool

2. New RNF Research Agenda

3. Locating members or updating your contact information

4. CRRN Exam New Content Outline

5. Safe Patient Handling Toolkit

6. Rehabilitation Nursing online

7. New Position Statement on Documentation of Medical Necessity

8. New On-line CRRN Practice Exam

9. FREE on-line contact hours for members

10. Member-Get-A-Member Campaign

 

    Continuing Education Contact Hours:

 

                    ARN National is no longer an approved maintenance provider for CDMSC, CCM or

                    CRCC continuing education. 

 

                    However,  SETX chapter membership voted to provide CCM continuing education units

                    for at least five (5) of the ten (10) annual educational programs.  Please see the calendar

                    page each month for posting of CCM contact hours.  If you have any questions or

                    concerns, please contact us at info@arnsoutheasttx.org. 

     Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan:

To be administered either by a state or by the Department of Health and Human Services, will provide a new health coverage option for Americans who have been uninsured for at least six months, have been unable to get health coverage because of a health condition, and are a U.S. citizen or are residing in the U.S. legally. The plan will continue until 2014 when the new health insurance exchange system will be established. http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/07/20100701a.html.
Info on how to apply for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan is available at www.HealthCare.gov.

     Medicare Annual Update of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM):

Change request 7006 reminds the Medicare contractors and providers that the annual ICD-9-CM update will be effective for dates of service on and after October 1, 2010. New, revised, and discontinued ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes can be found on the CMS Website or at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) Website in June of each year.

     ANA Launches Web Site to Broaden Support for Safe Patient Handling Goals

As part of its long-standing effort to increase awareness about the need to eliminate manual patient handling by RNs working in healthcare facilities, the ANA launched a new Web site to promote grassroots support. Learn more by going to http://www.anasafepatienthandling.org/
Ref.: “The Nurse and Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2009” (H>R> 2381), sponsored by Rep. John Conyers, (D-MI).

     Texas Legislation:

    - LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE - January, 2013

Joint Commission Debuts New Nursing & Rehab Center Accreditation & Rehab & Advanced Care Certification......
The Joint Commission announced its new Nursing and Rehab Center Accreditation program and for the first time is offering a Rehab & Advanced Care Certification option. The program replaces the Long Term Care Accreditation, is designed to help providers achieve, maintain and demonstrate excellence in the services they provide. Both the accreditation program and certification option are the products of a year-long reinvention project which gathered input from consumers, providers, payers and other stakeholders. The reinvented standards, survey process, and certification option will be effective on July 1, 2013. For more details, visit the Joint Commission website.

CMS Rule creates issues for NPs to receive incentive payments unless under direct supervision.......
A recent posting in the Federal Register and follow-up documentation have indicated that CMS has posted a final rule that excludes NPs from receiving certain incentive payments unless working under the direct supervision of a physician. Visit the Medicaid website for more info about provider payments and check on the FAQs on Medicaid Payment for Primary Care.

HHS: New Rule Protects Patient Privacy, Secures Health Info.......
The US Department of Health and Human Services moved forward to strengthen the privacy and security protections for health information established under the Health Insurance Portablility and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). According to the HHS website, the final omnibus rule greatly enhances a patient's privacy protections, provides individuals new rights to their health information, and strengthens the government's ability to enforce the law. Visit the Federal Register for full text of the rule beginning January 25th.

    - CERTIFICATION UPDATE

CRRN Update: Enhancing the Points-of-Credit Renewal Procedure
By Therese Pietsch, PhD RN CRRN CNE, RNCB Chair
The Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board met in October 2012 and approved a modification to the points of credit renewal procedure that will become approved a modification to the point of credit renewal procedure that will become effective January 1, 2014. The change is primarily based on national trends and expectations of RNs who maintain certification in specialty areas of practice. This article provides specific details about the upcoming change to your CRRN renewal procedure. More details to come.....

 

 

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