Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario

MINUTES

June 4, 2018|2000hrs – 2130hrs| Teleconference

Chair	Claudia Mariano
Type of meeting	LHIN Rep

Note taker	Nancy Bradley

Attendees Debbie Cooper, Nancy Bradley, Stroyan Monkhouse, Kerry-Anne Ross, Kelsang Choeden, Lindsay Myles, Barb Bickle, Diane Gwartz, Susan Fairservice,

Absent Willi Kirenko, Adesola Anjola, Lisa Underhill, Nora Dixon Patricia George-Cosh,_____________

Agenda topics

Topic #1: Welcome | Presenter Claudia Mariano

Review of confidentiality agreement.

Introduction of new LHIN rep

Topic #2: Communications & Updates |

Claudia discussed e-mail from NPAO main office on May 14, 2018 re: primary care compensation. Compensation funding letters have been received, with increases over next three years
Claudia discussed MAiD survey from NPAO. NPAO is wanting to know what support NPs need around MAiD, including if needing specific resources. Members should be encouraged to complete the survey
Provincial elections to take place June 7, 2018. Election videos from NPAO and CNA are available, asking party leaders to fill video responses to questions on nursing/NP practice. Posted on NPAO Facebook page and they are able to be shared with members
On Friday, June 8, 2018 at noon, NPAO is having a town hall webinar, with Dawn Tymainsk and Marnie Wilson presenting. They will be discussing a variety of issues

Follow-up from last meeting:

E-mail received from CNO re: malpractice insurance. NPs do not need to have individual coverage if they are covered under their employer’s insurance.
Scott’s directory- Claudia sent e-mail to owner regarding NPs on Scott’s directory, Claudia to follow-up
Mentorship Program: NPAO is considering rolling out again in a more robust manner
Discussion re: students at York University: The university has allowed students to complete their IP placements

Topic #3: Regional Reports – From Members/LHINs|

Diane Gwartz: In her last mailchimp asked members about pharmaceutical sponsored continuing education events. She had a good response of 18 replies, with 15 within the first 24 hours.
Diane Gwantz: received response from Health Force Ontario- spoke to previous local rep, would like more specific information of primary care NPs in her region. Suggested accessing stats through CNO. Claudia also suggested asking Marcela if NPAO has more specific statistics
Susan Fairservice: Had Booster Day in Thunder Bay, was very successful. Dawn and Marnie from NPAO main office were able to attend. Also questions about BMDs and ultrasounds, Thunder Bay hospital requiring NPs to be accredited to order tests though MAC
Lindsay Myles- Feedback from local member that NP asked to prove their worth to board for salary increase, wanting to know if other people have seen similar complaints. Marnie had attended AFHTO board meeting last week to discuss NP issues
Barbara suggested considering a meeting over the summer due to change in provincial government. Claudia will see if there is interest