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Committee Chairs – Do you know who your TXENA Board Liaison? View the 2017 Texas Board Chapter and Committee assignments

Awards and Honors

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Christine Russe – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
Board Liason: Cam Brandt

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.

Quarterly Reports

Awards and Honor Forms

Bylaws and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Karima Durrazai – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Steven Jewell

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Review current bylaws and standard operating procedures on a regular basis for compliance with National ENA requirements and TxENA current practice.
Present to the TxENA Board and TENA State Council suggested/required changes in bylaws and standard operating procedures.
Prepare bylaws and standard operating procedures as requested by the TxENA Board and or TENA State Council.
Present proposed bylaw changes to the TxENA membership sixty (60) days prior to the state council meeting.
Revise the TxENA Bylaws and Standard Operating Procedures to be in compliance with State Council Compliance Workgroup recommendations.
Design and institute an ongoing plan for reviewing and revising the TxENA standard operating procedures

Quarterly Reports

Documents

None at this time

Delegate Selection

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Pat Yancey – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Carol Twombly

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Compile delegate selection packets and distribute to chapter presidents via certified mail a minimum of four months prior to National General Assembly.
Receive completed delegate selection packets from chapter presidents and review according to the guidelines established in this procedure.
Prepare to present a list of potential National Assembly delegates to the Delegate Selection Committee at a meeting to be held no later than two months prior to the National General Assembly.

Quarterly Reports

Delegate Packet

Election Process

Officers

201 Chairperson: Lynn Kelley – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Jody Bauer

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Review candidate information prior to formulation of a slate of officers for elections.
Provide the newsletter chairperson with the slate of officers and biographical information for publication in the last newsletter of the calendar year.
Present a slate of officer candidates at the last business meeting of the calendar year.
Conduct the election process.

Quarterly Reports

Documents

2017 TXENA Candidate Application

Emergency Preparedness

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Teresa Coyne – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Lynn Kelley

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Facilitate meetings or provide for facilitation of quarterly meetings, at a minimum
Complete meeting agendas and minutes and post to the website
Assist committee members as needed
Report on activities relative to the perspective the member represents on the committee
Encourage personal and professional preparedness activities.
Develop a long term strategic plan for emergency preparedness that can be instituted in phases across all chapters throughout the State.
Support the use of the Texas ENA website for availability of emergency preparedness resources online for education and support to members.
Conduct an annual test of the Texas Emergency Nurses’ Association emergency preparedness plan.
Submit a revised memorandum of authorization for State (DSHS) and Texas ENA approval.
Facilitate and encourage pre-registration of healthcare professionals using the state approved system
Explore increased communication methods through currently available technology
Disseminate education on the NIMS in-service for each chapter and possible development of nurse strike team leader education.
Refine Texas ENA nurse disaster team concepts in anticipation of MOU approval
Establish an emergency preparedness database including sample disaster drills for members use and sample standard operating procedures.

Quarterly Reports

Resources

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Texas Disaster Medical System
Metropolitan Medical Response System
Emergency Medical Task Force

ENPC / Pediatrics

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Crissie Richardson – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Cam Brandt

Charges

Develop, submit for approval and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Serves as the State Pediatric committee liaison to the national association.
Maintains a master calendar, updated information on instructors, and all necessary information.
Develop a pediatric speaker’s bureau to assist chapters and pediatric emergency centers in providing pediatric topics.
Advocate for pediatric issues through the following venues:Develop resources and contact for pediatric disaster management
- Participate in Texas EMS and Acute Care Foundation Pediatric Division
- Encourage members to obtain Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse certification
- Assist in the development of medication safety scenarios
Monitor ENPC provider courses as problems are identified
Increase participation by members in ENPC courses and the pediatric committee

Quarterly Reports

2017 3Q Pediatric Report

Resources

Fundraising

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Teresa Coyne – Email
Chairperson Elect:
BOD Liaison:

Charges

Coming soon

Quarterly Reports

Resources

Coming soon

Government Affairs

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Kim Grant – Email
Chair Elect: Cassie Campbell
BOD Liaison: Lynn Kelley

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Submit an annual written summary report of committee activity to the state council.
Call committee meetings as needed to complete identified tasks and activities.
Identify pending legislation potentially affecting emergency nursing, emergency health care, and emergency medical services at the state and national levels through the following mechanisms:
- Written and verbal communication with the Texas Nurses Association.
- Triage to appropriate committees the mailing from government agencies that promulgate regulations affecting emergency nursing, emergency health care, and emergency medical services.
- Maintain liaison with ENA’s National Committee on Government Affairs.
Coordinate lobbying efforts for the organization. Assign members as appropriate.
Prepare legislative summaries for review at each meeting.
Notifying members of new pending legislation prior to committee meetings.
Train new committee members in the state and federal legislative processes.
Implement when needed the state telephone tree for dissemination of information.
Keep the president informed of legislative issues in a timely manner.
Disseminate government affairs information to local chapter members in a timely manner.
Obtain copies of pertinent pending legislation.
Actively lobby legislator or government agencies on TEXAS ENA positions on legislation and regulations.
Develops and implements local chapter telephone tree for critical information.
Attend the Nursing Legislative Agenda Coalition (NLAC)
Attend the Washington Governmental Affairs workshop.
Identify and foster leaders for Governmental Affairs
Develop a learning tool for new members to use in understanding the governmental affairs process

Quarterly Reports

Resources

Injury Prevention

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Jeff Carico – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Lynn Kelley

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Serves as the Injury Prevention committee liaison to the national association.
Maintains a master calendar, updated information on instructors, and all necessary information.
Provide all required reports to the National office in a timely manner.
Foster relationships with community groups to promote injury prevention education.
Investigate funding options to develop Public Service Announcements for injury prevention.
Facilitate local chapter reporting at least one injury prevention activity per quarter.
Provide one state sponsored injury prevention course to include both didactic and psychomotor components

Quarterly Reports

2017 3Q Injury Prevention Report

Resources

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Media

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Rhonda Manor Coombes – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Teresa Coyne

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Promote Emergency Nurses week in media across the state.
Governor’s and Mayor’s proclamations for Emergency Nurses Week.
Publish the newsletter in a timely manner with a copy being sent to the National office according to Bylaws.

Quarterly Reports

2017 3Q Media Report

Resources

Newsrunner Newsletter

Stay tuned.

Meeting Planning

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Ingrid Steinbach – Email
Chairperson Elect: Debra Rodriguez
BOD Liaison: Carol Twombly

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.

Quarterly Reports

Documents

Guideline for Planning and Hosting State Meetings

Membership

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Jody Bauer – Email
Chairperson Elect: Elaine Trowell
BOD Liaison: Dan Didonato

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.

Quarterly Reports

Resources

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Nursing Practice

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Valorie Brumfield – Email
Chairperson Elect: Kelsea Bice
BOD Liaison: Dan DiDonato

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Monitor and address issues affecting professional emergency nursing practice and emergency nursing standards.
Develop a resolution pertinent to current practice for submission at the 2011 annual meeting.
Disseminate information to members and local chapters regarding professional emergency nursing issues.
Serve as a resource to nurses and groups regarding issues related to professional emergency nursing practice.
Collaborate with the professional education and resolutions committees to develop position statements and resolutions related to professional emergency nursing practice.

Quarterly Reports

Emergency Nursing Practice Resources

Professional Education

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Carol Twombly – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Marcia Fuller

Charges

To develop and coordinate state council professional education activities
To provide at least one educational offering every two year
To coordinate with other state council committees and outside organizations the planning and implementation of education, prevention programs for health care professionals and the lay public
To collaborate with the planning and implementation of the education program at the Annual Assembly

Quarterly Reports

Documents

Resolutions

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Barry Hudson – Email
Chairperson Elect: Dan DiDonato
BOD Liaison: Steven Jewell

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Submit at least one resolution for the 2016 General Assembly.

Quarterly Reports

2017 1Q Resolution Report

Documents

Emergency Department Preparedness Resolution
GA Resolution- Firearm Safety 2017
Geriatric Readiness Resolution (updated 4/2017)
Free Standing Emergency Department Resolution (updated 7/2017)
Standard for Pediatric Care Resolution (updated 4/2017)

Scholarship

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Polly Johnson – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Teresa Coyne

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Members.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.

Quarterly Reports

Scholarship Information

To learn more, please visit the Scholarships Program page.

Trauma

Officers

2017 Chairperson: Courtney Edwards – Email
Chairperson Elect: Vacant
BOD Liaison: Jody Bauer

Charges

Develop, submit for approval, and monitor an annual committee budget.
Develop and submit for approval a plan for committee activities.
Maintain a close liaison with Board Member.
Submit a written report of committee progress at the state council meetings. If present, submit an oral report on behalf of the committee at said meetings.
Serves as the State Trauma committee liaison to the national association.
Maintains a master calendar, updated information on instructors, and all necessary information.

Quarterly Reports

2017 1Q Trauma Report