6^th Annual NA Leadership Conference

10^thAnnual National NA Forum

October 18-19, 2003.

Additional sessions October 18-21.

For Schedule go to http://www.nursinghomeaction.com/ click on annual meeting:

To register: Click here: http://nccnhr.newc.com//uploads/AMregistration03.pdf

                Hilton Crystal City Hotel

                2399 Jefferson Park Hwy, Arlington, Virginia 22202        

                Phone: 703-418-6800

                Hotel toll free: 1 -800- 445-8667 

                Or - call NCCNHR 202-332-2275 for more information and registration

                Or � call NNCNA 330-825 -9342 for more information

Nursing Assistants ---

�          Do you serve on a care planning or safety committee?

�          Do you mentor new nursing assistants?

�          Do you use skills of organizing, decision making and problems solving when

  performing daily tasks of care or working with your peer group?

�          Do you plan to form a Career NA organization in your area?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then this program is for you.

The new emphasis on leadership roles of nursing assistants is emerging as an important issue to consider in the work setting and also for career advancement and peer support. However, new roles require new skills. The Leadership Program stands out as a program to prepare nursing assistants to work effectively in these new roles.

Credits - The Basic Leadership Program consists of 12 hours of prescribed training for nursing assistants.  The official Leadership Certificate is provided on completion of the required 12 hours and requirements of the program.  Inservice hours apply in some states and a certificate of attendance is provided for your inservice and portfolio needs. .

Gain 8 hours toward your Leadership Certificate at the NA sessions on 10/18-19.  An additional 4 hours can be logged at the NCCNHR sessions (10/18-21) or at home.  Other options for gaining credit include being on a responder panel, helping to draft a testimony or Position Statement for a Congressional Hearing,  meeting with your legislator, governor or mayor, developing strategies for inclusion of NAs in care planning and others.

The National Forum provides an opportunity to showcase nursing assistant�s accomplishments and innovative programs and includes:

Reports: Nursing assistant groups and organizations will report on Chapter activities, NA Week Activities, local coalition building, how barriers were overcome, and innovative program activity.

Special reports: Many nursing assistants provided testimony, reports, or worked on behalf of NAs with federal and state legislators or public policy officials. Reports include HCFA Abuse and Neglect Committee, HCFA Nutrition and Hydration Committee, Congressional Briefing on Training Needs, Task Force on Male NAs, Task Force on Training and Career Advancement, and others.

National Awards: The Annual "Most Service Years" Award for Nursing Assistants nationwide for 2001, 2002 and 2003 will be presented.   Other awards may be presented.

Scorecard: Those attending complete a scorecard about the extent to which they worked on the Imperatives or "To Do" List for the year. 

YOU can contribute to the Forum by discussing these issues in your own group or inservice program, then bring or send your answers and concerns to the Forum email to ([email protected]) or mail to the address listed below.

Sessions especially for NAs

October 18:            1:30- 2:45 pm � Opening and intro to NA Leadership � Required for NA Leadership Certificate

                                3-4 pm- Opening Plenary � NCCNHR session � (cost?)

                                5:30 pm - Reception � NAs invited � no additional cost

                                Attend NCCNHR sessions or spend an evening sightseeing in DC

October 19:         Breakfast on your own

                             7-8 am � Interfaith Service conducted by NAs of the NNCNA � Please plan to help                          

                             9 am � Noon - Leadership continued� Required for NA Leadership Certificate

                             Noon - 1:30 - Luncheon for NAs.  Most Service Years Awards, Forum and Chapter Reports,  

                             1:30 � 2:15 - Leadership continued� Required for NA Leadership Certificate

                             3- 4 � NCCNHR Opening Ceremony � no additional cost

October 20- 21      Continental Breakfast, concurrent sessions- will apply but not required for Leadership certificate.

October 20:           As above and 7:30-10 pm - Hoedown

October 21:           As above and visits to the Hill and meet with your legislators

Costs and Funding for travel, hotel and registration costs do not need to create a barrier to attending. Here are some ways you may be able to generate funds for expenses:

�          Your facility may want to send you as a representative of the safety or care planing committee.

�          Your organization or facility may conduct a fund raising event to cover these costs.

�          Local vendors who provide services to your facility may be happy to sponsor your trip.

�          The United Way may be able to advise you about local grants that can be used for training purposes.

�          The District Nurses Association or Directors of Nursing group may want to sponsor you to this conference.

�          Please contact us if you need a letter of authorization in order to seek funding for this meeting.

Registration:  

To register: Click here: http://nccnhr.newc.com//uploads/AMregistration03.pdf

Please download the registration form, complete and mail to NCCNHR as directed.  You also can contact NCCNHR or NNCNA to obtain a registration form by fax or mail.   You may be able to volunteer to help with conference tasks in exchange for NCCNHR registration.  Some scholarships are available through NCCNHR.  Call 202-332- 2275 � Registration

Goal:  The goal is to enhance nursing assistants' skills for working in groups, making appropriate decisions about a course of action when providing care or working with others, mentoring a new nursing assistant, developing and maintaining effective peer relationships, applying team skills, and networking effectively.

Sponsors:  The Annual National Leadership Program and the National Forums are sponsored and conducted by the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants (NNCNA). The Programs are held each year in conjunction with the National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform�s Annual Meeting (NCCNHR). The NCCNHR is a coalition of more than 70 different agencies and organizations who work with our elderly and disabled citizens.

Hotel: Conference rate - $125 for single or double occupancy. Please call the hotel directly 1- 703 - 418 6800 or call toll free at 1-800- HILTONS for reservations. You must identify yourself as attending the NCCNHR annual meeting to get this rate. Additional information about ground transportation and other is in confirmation packet.  

Air Travel and shuttle � the Hilton Crystal City is only minutes away from Washington National Airport. A complementary hotel shuttle will take you back and forth to the airport.  You will receive additional info when you register or �for more information contact the NNCNA, Gen Gipson Dir 330-825 9342 or email to [email protected]

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or if we can be of assistance.

Dear friends

The NA Leadership and Forum were cancelled due to terrorist activity in 2001-02.  We apologize for any inconvenience this created and planned very special events for you this year. 

 Luncheon, Forum Reports, and National Most Service Years Awards for Nursing Assistants (03, 02, 01) on 10/19/03.

 Help develop National NNCNA position statements on staffing, training, feeding asst and other concerns. Legislative Visits on the Hill 10/20

Develop leadership skills

For more information contact the NNCNA, Gen Gipson Dir 330-825 9342 or email to [email protected]