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Nurse Practitioner’s of Oregon: 2008 Final Survey Report “On a regular basis, Nurse Practitioners of Oregon (NPO) conducts a survey of nurse practitioners in the state on general and specific issues. This year's survey focuses on updating demographic characteristics, salary and benefits, contract/practice arrangements, and views on membership in professional associations. The results are now available!”
Consider representing NPO in ONA Governance! Positions Open for 2009 ONA representation which NPO members can make a difference Click here to complete the Talent Bank and Consent to Serve Form. NPO
members: become active in
Please send your name, address and phone contact number. Clarification
on MIPPA section 154(b) added a new subparagraph (F) to section 1834(a)(20) of the Social Security Act. This subparagraph states that eligible professionals and other persons are exempt from meeting the September 30, 2009, accreditation deadline that generally applies to other DMEPOS(Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies) suppliers unless the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) determines that the quality standards are specifically designed to apply to such professionals and persons. The eligible
professionals to whom this exemption applies are set out at sections
1848(k)(3)(B) and 1861(r) of the Act, and include: Physicians, Physical
Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Qualified Speech-Language Pathologists,
Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. CMS will define how the quality standards apply to these eligible professionals and other persons by rulemaking in 2009. Individuals not included in this exemption list--such as pedorthotists, mastectomy fitters, orthopaedic fitters/ technicians, or athletic trainers applying for Medicare enrollment in order to bill for Medicare part B services--are not exempt from meeting the September 30, 2009, deadline for DMEPOS accreditation. Are
you an NPO member Click here to download the information needed for posting and email it back to plb0609@aol.com Make your practice available to clients! NURSE PRACTITIONERS IN BUSINESS Here's a blog about NP's who either want to start or own their own business. You will find information on billing, clinical forms, coding, EMR, Insurance, Marketing, supplies/equipment, NP practice issues, practice management, startup. Check it out by clicking here! About SmartBrief SmartBrief is a media
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NSO Insurance Covers individual NP's and Businesses Liability Coverage for Individuals and Businesses Nurses Service Organization (NSO) provides coverage for individual nurse practitioners as well as coverage for your business, clinic etc. Subject to the rules and regulations of Oregon, a business which is incorporated (Inc.) or a limited liability corporation (LLC), liability coverage for the business would pertain to claims brought against the business, its employees and individual contractors. NSO individual policy coverage will continue to be available to individual NPs who wish to secure coverage for activities outside of your business, such as part time work or employed duties. An NP may hold both policies. To secure
coverage for your business, contact NSO at 10-year
CVD Risk calculator Not in a Bargaining Unit? Pay Less Dues! At the April 2006 ONA House of Delegates there was majority support for the dues differential becoming a permanent part of the ONA bylaws. This means that if you are not part of a collective bargaining unit that you can elect to pay 50% of the total sum of the ONA dues each year. You will continue to pay ON-PAC dues and NU-PAC dues along with your ANA dues. You need to notify the ONA office at the time of membership renewal if you desire to make this change in paying your dues. Spread the word! Tell colleages! Membership It's easy to
complete your membership application online, or you can contact
ONA at 503-293-0011, ext. 305 Looking for a new position as an NP? Oregon Nurses Association Career center has postings for NP jobs around the United States. Click here to see job options. Check here for information about the Campaign for Environmentally Responsible Health Care. Topics such
as Mercury thermometer exchange progrms, free alternatives to PVC/DEHP,
Shutting down incinerators,Foods, pesticides and fragrances plus Nurses - as Environmental Health Activists there are New Mini-grants Available! Check it out! CDC
Calls for Breastfeeding Support Check out the evidence based interventions as well as the expertise of the nation's leading scientists and breastfeeding experts. Pain Management CE The
OSBN website now has general information on this requirement, which
will be in effect from 2004-2009. This is a one-time requirement,
and is mandated by the state for all MDs, RNs, PAs, Chiropractors,
Naturopaths, Psychologists and Clinical SocialWorkers. There have
been links provided to several online options which arefree or low
cost. Please note that these are only a few of the many availableoptions,
and that coursework taken by NPs at the advanced level which offers
CME, or CNE and concerns pain management, end of life or palliative
care maybe used towards this requirement upon renewal of your license.
The Board is anticipating that the Pain Commission will notify us
of their one credit course which is part of the requirement, by
December 2004. Links and information can be found at: Teaching aides available for cervical cancer screening Teaching aides available for cervical cancer screening The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) have announced the availability of an education kit designed to inform health care consumers about cervical cancer, including basic information about the disease, screening, detection and treatment options. This resource is available on the Women's Cancer Network Web site, www.wcn.org and on the National Cervical Cancer Coalition's Web site, www.nccc-online.org Gardasil
HPV low/high risk HPV Vaccine Merck pharmaceuticals does have a patient assistance program for uninsured clients. Ask your Merck Representative for information today! Sign up for information on this vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Membership
NPO members – Check out ONA's Job Bank for employment opportunities. They are continually being updated and do advertise NP positions.
Meeting Minutes and Reports 2009 January
24, 2009 2008 Calendar Next NPO Quarterly Business Meeting •July 11, 2009 •
At the Annual
Conference, October, 22-25, 2009, If you would like to join the meetings by teleconference, please call Melissa Tangedal at the ONA office (503)293-0011 or (800) 643-3552.You will be supplied with the information to join. |
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NPO Regional Representatives Region
A: Central/Southeast Region B: Northeast/Eastern NPO rep pending Region C: Southern/South Coast Nancy
Malone, FNP Region
D-1: Suzy
Webber, FNP Region
D-2: Meg
Portwood, FNP Region E: Portland/Columbia Valley Karen
Riesinger, FNP Here is an easy to use a directory so you can find a provider in your area. The nurse practitioners are also listed by their area of specialty. Contact them at their office by telephone, email (as listed) or regular mail -- all that information is provided for you.
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