 |
| Charles A. Crecelius, MD, PhD, CMD |
|
|
|
| E-mail Your Articles |
|
What better way to disseminate information to other AMDA chapters than to include an article in State Network News (SNN)?
If you would like to include an article in an upcoming issue, please e-mail it along with permission to reprint to Nicole Germain, Membership Coordinator, at ngermain@amda.com.
|
|
| State Chapter Meetings |
|
Click here for a listing of state chapter meetings.
|
|
Agenda Items
The State Chapter Working Session will take place on
Wednesday, March 16, 2005, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and the State
Presidents' Council Business Meeting and Breakfast will be on Saturday,
March 19, from 6:30 am to 8:00 am.
As always, we are asking that you submit any agenda items in advance for consideration. Please email policy issues to Nancy Gebhart. If the items are regarding membership or general administrative issues, then send email to Susan Gutierrez. The deadline is January 7, 2005.
|
|
Getting the Word Out
Symposium registration information is available on AMDA's web site. Remember that not all state chapter members are members of AMDA.
Please promote the symposium in your newsletters and encourage your state members to register and join AMDA. Members save $200 on registration fees and increase your state's representation in the House of Delegates.
If you would like to have AMDA membership information available
at state meetings, please contact Susan Gutierrez, Membership Coordinator,
at (410) 992-3106 or sgutierrez@amda.com.
|
|
New State Chapter Presidents
As a new state chapter president, AMDA encourages you
to participate in the state functions offered at the annual symposium.
We understand that the symposium can be a little overwhelming. AMDA is
here to help.
If you have general questions about state chapter
activities that occur during the annual symposium, please contact Susan
Gutierrez, Membership Coordinator, at (410) 992-3106 or sgutierrez@amda.com.
If you have questions regarding the House of
Delegates activities, please contact Kathleen Meyers, Executive Office
Coordinator, at (410) 992-3103 or kmeyers@amda.com.
|
|
Chapter Newsletters
Please make sure that the national office is on your mailing list to receive your state chapter newsletter.
The newsletters may be sent to:
Susan Gutierrez, Membership Coordinator
American Medical Directors Association
10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Ste 760
Columbia, MD 21044.
|
|
Message from AMDA's House of Delegates Chair
Resolutions Needed--Now More than Ever
Annual meeting preparations are underway, and among the most
important are preparations for the 2005 House of Delegates (HOD)
meetings. Directions and timelines for successfully participating in
the House of Delegates proceedings are included in this
newsletter-please be prepared and follow all directions. As always, the
House is to develop and debate policy recommendations and resolutions
for presentation to the Board of Directors.
We have faced many important issues as an organization and
individuals this last year--certainly abundant fodder for resolutions.
Many topics have arisen which could lend themselves to resolutions--the
recent influenza vaccine shortage, survey issues, educational
directions, interactions with other stakeholders, and midlevel
practitioner use are examples of areas that need grass root input to
guide the board. State chapter meetings should have also brought to
light concerns that could become resolutions. Of course, the Board will
as usual be forwarding policies and positions for approval by the House.
Resolutions will need to be submitted by January 17, 2005 to the
national office. The resolutions committee will review all submissions
and coordinate revisions. I am available to any chapter or individual
that needs assistance in drafting a resolution. Resolutions, Policy
Papers, and related material will be sent to delegates on February 17,
2005.
This year a brief progress report on recent resolutions will be
given during the meetings, in addition to the inclusion of an updated
policy compendium that will list active and historical resolutions.
Delegates are still expected to review all materials prior to the
meeting in order to understand AMDA positions and current status of
policy and resolutions.
State chapters should try to provide a mix of experienced and new
persons to the House of Delegates. While the institutional memory of
prior delegates is important, identification of newer members who wish
to learn, serve and develop as both team players and leaders is equally
important.
Finally, I ask that you give serious consideration for nominations
for AMDA leadership positions. This year a Board of Directors
representative from the HOD and the State Presidents' Council, as well
as AMDA Vice President (with automatic succession to President-Elect
and President), and AMDA Treasurer will be elected at the 2005 HOD
meeting. Send all resolutions and nominations to the AMDA Office.
Charles A. Crecelius, MD, PhD, CMD
Chair, House of Delegates
In This Issue of State Network News:
This issue of State Network News is devoted to helping you prepare for AMDA's 28th Annual Symposium to be held March 17-20, 2005, in New Orleans, LA.
The meeting will feature many events involving state chapters, including:
- State Chapter Working Session
- Wednesday, March 16 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- CMD Orientation and Panel
- Wednesday, March 16 from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Hear firsthand the details of the revised core curriculum.
- House of Delegates Meeting with Box Lunch (Delegates only)
- Thursday, March 17 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- State Chapter Receptions/Meetings
- Friday, March 18 from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
- State Presidents Council Breakfast (Annual Business Meeting)
- Saturday, March 19 from 6:30 am - 8:00 am
- House of Delegates Meeting (Delegates only)
- Saturday, March 19 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Seating begins at 3:30 pm and doors will close promptly at 4:00 pm.
In an effort to seat delegates on time and allow the maximum amount
of time scheduled for the business of the House, we ask that you
confirm your delegates onsite prior to the meeting. We will have a
House of Delegates Help Desk onsite Thursday and Friday to register
State Delegates.
In order to have all of these meetings run as smoothly as possible, we need your input and cooperation. Please read the information included below carefully and bookmark it for future reference.
Delegates Needed
Preparation is crucial to being able to accomplish the substantial amount of business before the House of Delegates.
State Chapter Receptions
Space for eligible State Chapters to conduct business meetings or hold
receptions during the Annual Symposium is being held at the Hilton New
Orleans Riverside.
State Chapter Connections Booth
Showcase
your state chapter accomplishments and member materials at the State
Chapter Connections Booth in the AMDA Exhibit Hall.
Resolutions, Policy Papers, and Position Statements
How to develop and submit your resolutions for consideration by the AMDA House of Delegates.
2005 Nominating Committee
The 2005 Nominating Committee will consider candidates for four AMDA
Board positions: Vice President, Treasurer, State Presidents Council
representative, and House of Delegates representative.
CMD Activities to be Offered at AMDA's 28th Annual Symposium
A listing of activities aimed at current and prospective Certified Medical Directors (AMDA CMDs).
Foundation Wall of Caring
The Wall of Caring returns to AMDA's 28th Annual Symposium.
BOD Meeting and State Chapters
State chapter needs were high on the list of issues discussed at the
AMDA Board of Directors' interim board meeting in Chicago in October.
QIOs Hope to Institute Culture Change in LTCFs
AMDA will be meeting with CMS staff this month to discuss the 8th Scope
of Work, which includes plans to promote organizational culture change
in long term care facilities and introduce four new performance
measures.
Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Published
In general there is a 1.5% increase in physician payments, with
decreases in payment for procedures in non-facility settings and an
increase in payments in facility settings.
AMDA to Meet with MedPAC
AMDA will be meeting with MedPAC staff this winter to discuss the
commission's plans to explore the development of quality measures for
short-stay (SNF) patients.
CPG Implementation Tool Kits Now Available
CPG implementation tool kits and a new handheld application are now available.
Online Membership Renewal Now Available
Online membership renewal is now available.
Make Reservations Now at Annual Symposium 2005 Headquarters Hotel |
|
Hotel Information
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Poydras at the Mississippi
New Orleans, LA 70140
504/584-3999 phone
504/568-1721 guest fax
|
Room Rates:
$189 Single Classic Room
$199 Double Deluxe Room
$249 Single/Double Executive Tower Room
Be sure to mention AMDA to receive the discounted room rate.
|
Important Deadlines
Friday, December 17, 2004:Delegate Nominations Due.
Reminder: Individuals who have been submitted as delegates to the
House of Delegates meeting are not automatically registered for the
annual symposium. Members must register for the annual meeting
separately! Follow this link to register online for AMDA's 28th Annual Symposium.
Monday, January 17, 2005: Resolutions, Position Statements, and Policy Papers Due for the House of Delegates must be received in the National Office by this date.
Thursday, February 17, 2005: Resolutions, Policy Papers, and Proposed Bylaw Changes Sent to Registered Delegates.
|
|