Connecticut Organization of Nurse Executives

ONE-CT
Annual All-Membership Meeting
Thursday January 10, 2008
5:30PM
Cromwell Crowne Plaza Cromwell, CT

PRESENT: Please see attendance sheets

Topic Discussion / Motion Follow Up Action

What/Who/When
Call to order Mary Nolan and Linda Spivak began the meeting at 5:45 pm with an invitation
to buffet dinner

Program Introduction Polly Barey RN MS, HAVEN Board Member, Maureen Sullivan-Dinnan, Counsel
by Susanne Yeaker to HAVEN and Christy Holmes, HAVEN Program Manager delivered the history,
HAVEN: A Gateway To program goals and referral process for HAVEN
Professional and (Health Assistance interVention Education Network) HAVEN is a model for the
Personal Recovery country and has a health team focus.

Key points ( Power Point Presentation available)

HAVEN requires funds to sustain its mission of retaining professionals who may
be impaired due to chemical dependency, emotional disorder, behavioral
disorder, physical illness and mental illness and to assure patient safety. The
program works collaboratively with state regulatory entities but independence
in finances assures its autonomy. HAVEN is a 501C3 organization which is a
peer review alternative to discipline for impaired professionals

There are specific actions that nurses and nurse executives can take to assist
HAVEN work. They are:

Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the program

HAVEN is working on a definition of disruptive behavior. Currently it is defined

as behavior that impedes the ability of the team to deliver effective patient
 care.

The presentation generated many questions. Mary Nolan asked the members
present if a future presentation to learn more about the referral and case flow
process is desired. Membership agreed and CT-ONE board will take that as a
recommendation

Atty Dinnan was asked what CT-ONE could do for HAVEN. She stated there is a
need for more volunteer expertise in the practice areas of homecare and long
term care.

Official Business
Meeting

Presidents Report Mary reported on the work of the AONE Chapter meeting including the trip to
China, transforming care at the bedside and the CNO role in Information
Services. On the political side, moving funds to nursing education and showing
how nursing improves value are initiatives to follow. ANCC and AONE will work
together to renew the Nursing Administration Exam and credentialing

Goal Achievement Mary reported that CT-ONE tripled its membership in one year
Rules and Regulations are completed as are Bylaws
A master calendar has been developed for all meetings
Increased membership among CNOs
The board has met on a regular basis and has achieved a cohesiveness
Programs have been well received and are buttressing membership and
meeting attendance
Goals for 2008 are to develop strategic plan and develop/define systems
previously done by a few to more organized process.

Nominations and Results of the Maura McQueeney and Colleen Smith

elected members
Rob Rose of Bristol
Hospital Mary Kuncas

Officer and Committee

Reports

Nominations
Committee 2008 Board election results were announced by Linda Spivak, incoming
president:
Members at Large Rob Rose CNO Bristol Hospital
Mary Kuncas CNO Hospital of St Raphael
Secretary Maura McQueeney Exec Director Middlesex Hospital
President Elect Colleen Smith CNO Middlesex Hospital

Treasurer’s report Lee Galuska reported a current balance of $11, 189.75

Membership drive is largest contribution to the balance

Membership Committee Deb Bailey reported that an Informational sheet ahs been developed to assist
members in recruitment and plans for outreach to each hospital are on the
agenda for 2008

Program Committee Susanne Yeaker gave a brief summary of the year’s programs and proposed
new topics

Legislative Committee Linda Spivak delivered reported that the committee will meet for the purpose
Secretary’s report of strategic planning for legislative agenda to be ready by Spring 2008

New Presidents report Linda Spivak thanked Mary Nolan for her inspirational leadership and tenacity
in getting the renewed CT-ONE off the ground to the point where the energy
for moving forward is palpable. The membership thanked Mary Nolan with a
standing ovation.
 Linda raised a proposal for an afternoon meeting in June as well as a change in
venue to either the Western or Eastern area of the state. Members in
attendance agreed to that plan

Announcements Motion made by Ricky Guillot: A portion of CT-ONE dues to be contributed to

HAVEN to endorse and support the programs.
Motion seconded: C smith
No discussion. No objections
Motion to carry proposal to the board will be placed on next Board agenda

Next Meeting Board Meeting is February 11, 2008

Next all membership meeting will be Thursday March 13, 2008

Respectfully submitted,

Maura McQueeney