OREGON SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
November 14 and 15, 2002
BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresent: Joe Dwan, Dan Coons, Norman Kerr, Cindy Harris, Patrick Pangburn, Marilyn Barclay, Janet Holloway, Linda Tier, Chris Sorensen, Marie Keyes, Ron DeYoung, Nancy Lapka, Trish Stanley, Steve Mitchem, Bill Rogers, Jim O’Brien
Minutes of the last meeting were approved.
Way Old BusinessPat P. submitted guidelines for web submissions. A motion was made “to approve web guidelines as adjusted”. The motion was seconded and passed.
Treasurers’ ReportDan C. discussed the Treasurers’ job description and ways in which he had met or not met the points within the description.
Dan C. has balanced the accounts through Oct, 2001. The last audit was two years ago. The account of that audit has not been discovered in the reports that Dan C. received. Norman K. stated that another copy of the audit exists.
David Scott acted as the CPA for the society in the past. Pat P. stated that during his second year as treasurer he did the annual taxes himself. He added a procedure to the treasurer procedure manual to explain the process. It was suggested that the conference committee procedure manual’s terminology be adopted to provide standardization of nomenclature.
Dan C. presented a new reimbursement sheet that will be expanded to provide additional subcategories in the expense analyzer for vice president. The new form also sports an income and deposit form.
A report to the membership will be made with approval of the new budget and with the annual report.
The board commends Dan C. for all the work he has expended attempting to balance the accounts and to make the treasurer’s job easier.
Delegate’s ReportThe AARC board of directors ratified the Oregon Society’s by-law changes. These changes should be ready for a vote by the membership in the next couple of weeks. The Delegate’s job description was changed to reflect the changes in the by-laws.
A motion was made “That the OSRC reimburse per diem expenses and travel to reflect state of Oregon levels. This will be evaluated annually. Receipts must be submitted for reimbursement.” The motion was seconded and passed.
Guest Craig Van DeWalker from Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center was introduced.
The Society will send flowers to the AARC office as an offer of support for the losses incurred during the recent flood.
Conference ReportIt was decided that three rooms should be complimentary.
Trish S and Connie S will take over CEU work so that Nancy L can look into conference facilities.
The Treasurer will supply change for the conference. The facility has a cash box.
Siemen’s is providing a computer for PowerPoint presentations. Dwayne Frrend will operate the A-V equipment. He will receive a complementary room for the convention.
All the speaker honorariums are covered. It was decided that Chris S and Joe D would speak at 11-11:30 on the first day.
The BreathSounds fulfills the need to announce the annual meeting 90 days before it occurs. The agenda of that meeting will also be published. Members will be invited to all board meetings. The web site will be used to publish times, dates and location of meetings. The annual meeting will be the last meeting for the year.
The American Lung Association asthma camp is closing. They are looking at ways to meet the needs of asthmatic children. It was decided that the proceeds from the chili cook-off would go to the ALA this year. Discussion will then take place in regard to the proceeds of upcoming years.
The membership will be polled as to what dates are best for the state meeting. The conference questionnaire will be used to access this information.
A motion was made "that the board of directors attempt to find money in the budget to buy a lap top computer for use by the board of directors and delegates". The motion was seconded and passed. Money available: PACT $1800, management $550, President-elect $1850. A motion was made "to move $1850 from budget line number 0500 to line number 2100". The motion was seconded and passed. Dan C. will buy the computer.
There was a question regarding approval of materials for placement in the conference pack.
PACT reportNationally November has been named COPD awareness month. The governor of Oregon, an emergency medicine doctor, has not signed the necessary paperwork making declaration in Oregon.
The AARC has budgeted $70,000 for the Political Action Committee. It is anticipated there will be a $159 billion deficit in health care spending this year.
Medicare reimbursement for RCPs in the home is the major agenda item. It is a budget neutral item that should make it easier to pass.
It was suggested that computers be available at the OSRC booth during the convention. They would need to be connected to the Internet therefore allowing people to contact their legislators.
The AARC would like their affiliates to mirror national efforts on the state level.
Regional Reports
NorthwestThe AARC state mailing list seems to have improved but is still not perfect.
135 people attended the Trends conference. The next Trends conference will be held the first Thursday and Friday of Oct. 2003.
SouthernRogue Valley Community College has received permission to begin another class for RCPs. Dan C. and Ki Rabe are working on sending out questionnaires to assess needs for RCPs in the area.
Mary Denison, a long-time RCP at Providence, passed away. Local RCPs are raising funds for a plaque in her memory to be placed in a park. People present at the meeting donated to the fund.
Central RegionStaffing issues continue to plague the central region. Lane Community College’s RCP program continues to be in jeopardy. Consolidation of the 3 programs is under consideration.
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital’s pulmonary rehabilitation program received certification from the AACVPR.
Samaritan Albany General Hospital’s new pulmonary rehabilitation program billed Medicare under the new G codes.
Membership CommitteeLetters were sent to all members whose memberships were about to expire. This is a great effort on the part of Nick Echols, membership chair. It was suggested that the letters be simple and more personal.
A membership packet of information will be given to Nick E.
BreathSoundsPeople are reminded that December 1 is the deadline for the next BreathSounds. It is very important that this issue be delivered on time due to by-law restraints.
ElectionsThe result of 132 ballots were: Marilyn Barclay-president-elect, Chris Sorensen-Southern Director, Tim Hutchison North-east Director, Linda Tier-Delegate, Marie Keyes-secretary. At motion was made “the results of the election be deemed final and the ballots be held for 30 days”.
Public AwarenessIt was decided that the board would continue to solicit funds for the AARC disaster relief effort. An article will be written for the BreathSounds and a flyer placed in the conference folder explaining the fund and asking for contributions.
An article was submitted for last issues BreathSounds regarding the RCP of the year and T-shirt contest. T-shirts designs must be submitted to Cindy H. by Dec 1.
Oregon Public Broadcasting has not called asking for volunteer for the winter telethon.
Cindy H. said that she needed help in able to complete the entire project assigned to her. Marilyn B. said that she would help.
It was suggested that the OSRC look into ways to consolidate efforts at recruitment in the profession and into the state of Oregon.
There was a suggestion that the OSRC sponsor a booth at the Safeway Senior Days fair. 10,000 people attended last year. There was high demand for pulmonary function testing.
It was suggested that the OSRC look into the State Society of School Counselors convention as a method to introduce respiratory care to counselors and the students they reach.
LicensureJan 1, 2003 the $25 license fee reduction takes place.
Dr Shaker, a Pulmonologist from Portland, is the new physician board member.
The 2001 audit consisted of 24 samples with 23 responses. 19 were returned without problem, 3 needed additional documentation, 1 license was voluntarily surrendered and 1 license was revoked. The next audit for July, 01- June, 02 begins mid December.
1400 licenses were renewed, 80 new licenses were issued. There are approximately 1142 active licensed RCPs in Oregon.
The Oregon Health Licensing board is opening all of their bills. One of the issues to be worked on is discipline for non-compliance on licensing.
Audit CommitteeDiscussion took place regarding by-law changes that would allow the annual conference to move to another time of the year.
New BusinessIt was decided that the BOD need to institute changes in the methods volunteers are assigned tasks.
Discussion took place involving changing the BOD meetings to Salem Hospital. The two-day November meeting will continue to take place at Silver Falls State Park.
The meeting was adjourned.Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Woodard Barclay