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| Health Professions Network News September 2007 | |
Dear Reader, As the Health Professions Network's (HPN) leadership prepares for the upcoming fall meeting, we celebrate one full year since our formal incorporation as a 501(c)(3) organization. The HPN continues to thrive by striking a balance between corporation status with by-laws and a Board of Directors and the dynamic communication structure that has made our organization so successful. If you are not yet a member of HPN, please check our Web site for how to join free of charge! With the new year comes new changes in by-laws, new policies and procedures, new Board of Directors, new member organizations - but also the consistency of old friends, old partners and familiar fabulous meetings! Join us at the upcoming fall meeting to experience what Health Professions Network is all about and experience for yourself the old and the new in wonderful Anaheim!
HPN Board of Directors Contents
1. Plans being finalized for HPN fall meeting in Anaheim, CA The 24th meeting of the Health Professions Network will take place on September 26-29, 2007, in Anaheim, California. The theme of the meeting is "Growing Your Profession," focusing attention on advancing each of the allied health professions in diversity, in media relations, and in policy change. Several outstanding speakers are confirmed for the meeting to prompt discussion on these and other important topics. In addition, plenty of time is allocated for networking with other allied health associations and professionals. And of course, the Anaheim Convention and Visitors Bureau has done an outstanding job in ensuring that each attendee will experience all the wonder of this magical city. Please review the entire agenda online, as well as submit your registration - It's not too late to attend! 2. Important by-law changes need your consideration The Health Professions Network will be holding its annual business meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2007 from 3:15 - 4:15pm. During this meeting, members will be asked to vote on board nominees and HPN Bylaw changes. 3. HPN needs effective leadership - Have you got what it takes? In preparation for the upcoming fall meeting, a call for nominations to fill positions on the board of directors has been issued. At the meeting in Anaheim, we will elect up to 14 directors that will make up the board for the coming year. No experience is necessary, just a desire to make HPN the best organization that it can be. Individuals to be considered to serve on the HPN Board of Directors must:
A member organization may have only one director on the Board at any time. Individuals considered for election by the general membership of HPN must submit a current CV and a statement of interest reflecting a commitment to attend HPN events. If you are interested in running for a position on the board please submit the appropriate material to gmorrison@asrt.org as soon as possible. The nominations committee will than prepare a slate of candidates for consideration during the business meeting at the HPN fall meeting held in September. 4. Allied Health Professions Week 2007 coming soon Although, in the heat of the summer, November may seem far away, it's not too soon to start thinking about how you can celebrate Allied Health Professions Week (AHPW), November 4-10, 2007. AHPW is the one time each year we focus on encouraging pride in our professions and promoting collaboration among all the disciplines that are a part of allied health. Whether you work for a healthcare facility, an allied health education program, or a professional association, there are lots of ways to recognize the importance of allied health professionals in your community. Watch your email in-box for more details about AHPW 2007 soon! In the meantime, there are many celebration ideas and promotional materials on the HPN Web site. 5. National Campaign for Allied Health Awareness - the Hodes Project HPN is currently working with the Bernard J. Hodes Group, an award-winning recruitment, advertising, and consulting company in the health care industry, to develop a comprehensive proposal for a major media campaign to bring the issue of allied health professions shortages to the forefront of the public agenda. Although HPN is working hard to advance this project, funding remains a significant hurdle. HPN is asking each member organization to consider contributing $500 - $1,000 to the initial marketing proposal and supporting marketing advertisements made by the Hodes Group. We believe that strong member involvement and support will be our driving force towards the growth of allied health professionals. If you have any questions or would like more details on how to contribute, please do not hesitate to contact Health Professions Network through Virginia Pappas at vpappas@snm.org or by phone at 703 708-9000. 6. HPN reaches out to the future health care workforce Worsening faculty shortages in academic health centers are threatening the nation's health professions educational and health care infrastructure, according to a member survey (PDF, 47KB, requires Adobe Reader) of the Association of Academic Health Centers (AAHC). Causes for the shortages include retirement among Baby Boomers; low levels of interest in academic careers among those entering the health professions; and disparities in salaries between academe and private practice or industry. Faculty shortages in nursing were rated as most severe, with 81% of respondents declaring them to be a problem, followed by:
In response, institutions are being forced to limit enrollment or cut and/or merge programs. 7. Attend seminar on project-based health care school learning Workshops on a new project-based, interdisciplinary school curriculum centered on health care will be held nationwide at various locations from September through March. Early results from the curriculum's beta testing show that students are more engaged in their studies and demonstrate increased attendance and academic achievement, as well as increased interest in pursuing a career in health care. Teams of academic and health science teachers, health care and postsecondary partners, and local administrators are invited to attend the one-day workshops to learn how to implement the curricula and receive ongoing support and additional resources. Association representatives are invited to consider sponsoring a local team's participation. The workshops are hosted by the National Consortium on Health Science & Technology Education and ConnectEd: The California Center on College and Career. 8. Download radiologic tech, sleep tech, nuclear med tech reports The 2007 Wage and Salary Survey report by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists shows that average annual compensation for radiologic technologist increased 12.8% from 2004 to 2007 (versus 19% from 2001 to 2004). The 2007 Salary and Benefits Survey from the American Association of Sleep Technologists includes detailed data on wages and benefits for trainees, technicians, and technologists as well as job title, facility type, number of beds, education level, credentials, day versus night shift, and location. Based on a nationwide survey, a 158-page report (PDF, 761KB, requires Adobe Reader) summarizes education and practice trends among nuclear medicine technologists; it was recently published as an article in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology. 9. Health careers Web site beefed up thanks to RWJ Foundation grant To help increase the diversity of the health professions workforce and increase access to care for underserved populations, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded a $672,000 grant to the American Dental Education Association to administer and expand the ExploreHealthCareers (EHC) Web site. EHC is a free, interactive site that offers information on 76 health careers and includes
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