Massachusetts Action Coalition Status Report November January 2014

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1 Massachusetts Action Coalition Status Report November January 2014 Action Coalition Leadership Co-Leads: David Cedrone - AssociateCom m issioner,econom icandw orkforcedevelopm ent,massachusetts Department of Higher Education, (dcedrone@bhe.mass.edu; ) Sharon Gale - ChiefExecutiveO fficer,organization of Nurse Leaders of MA & RI, (sgale@massone.org; ) Patricia Crombie - Project Director, (pmcrombie@gmail.com ; ) Dale Earl - CoordinatorforHealthcareW orkforcedevelopm ent, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, (dearl@bhe.mass.edu; ) Workgroup Leads: Include name, title, organization, , phone, workgroup area(s) (education, Leadership, practice, data, IPC, Diversity, capacity building). MA Action Coalition (MAAC) has 12 project teams with 2 co-leads for each team (24 workgroup leads). Accelerated Pathways, Nursing Education Transfer Compact (NETC), Flexible Options (Employer Practices), Nurse of the Future Competency Integration (NOFNCC ) : Practice settings, Academic settings, Faculty: Opportunities for Retiring Faculty, Recruitment/Development Opportunities, Scope of APRN Practice, Scope of RN Practice, Communications, Data Collection and Philanthropy Tell Us About Your AC s Goals and Progress in Pillar Areas: Include as many goals as your AC has identified for each pillar. For each goal, provide significant progress made during the reporting period. Education 1. AC Education Goal A: Accelerated Pathways o Progression Models o Draft of a Pathways Brochure developed as a resource that identifies progression models (LPN-BSN +, RN-BSN+, second bachelor degree-bsn+), promotes diversity and the value of a completing a BSN+ degree. o Submitted and article to Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses (MARN) spring newsletter entitled Time to go back to school. o Nursing Education Transfer Compact (NETC)

org; 781-272-3500) Patricia Crombie - Project Director, (pmcrombie@gmail.

2 o A statewide compact developed to facilitate seamless transfer of credits and accelerated progression to the BSN degree across (15) two year associate degree nursing programs and the (8) four year baccalaureate programs o NETC approved for implementation by the Board of Higher Education 1/29/2014 o Implementation plans being developed o Flexible Options o Employer Survey results analyzed and recommendations developed o Academic Practice Partnership best practices identified o Planning Whitepaper outlining results and recommendations AC Education Goal B: Competency Base Curriculum o Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies o MA Nursing Core Competency Toolkit completed o First round review by experts in process o Draft LPN Nursing Core Competencies AC Education Goal C: Increase Faculty o Retirement Opportunities o Developing new models for retired/retiring faculty o Recruitment and Development o Developing a Centralized Clinical Faculty Database o Identifying best practices- Joint Faculty Appointments o Prepared an On-Line Catalog reference list of advanced degree programs/certificates as a faculty development resource. o Researching best practices in Mentoring Programs to support new/diverse faculty o Developed outline for a Faculty Whitepaper 2. Are students enrolled via one of the four identified promising models of education progression? Yes No If yes, check all that apply: RN to BSN Degrees Awarded by Community Colleges RN to MSN Programs State or Regional Competency Based Programs (Nurse of the Future Competencies) State or Regional Shared Curriculum Other: LPN to BSN Program 3. Through efforts of your AC, has the state community college association agreed to help inform/recruit ADNs to advance their education? Yes No If yes, briefly explain: Many of the two and four year college programs have partnerships that encourage and ease transition in academic progression. Several models exist including LPN-BSN+, RN-BSN+, second bachelor degree- BSN-RN+ developed within academic/practice partnerships and the Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office supports the MAAC/APIN initiatives. As of 2/14/14 Page 2

recommendations developed o Academic Practice Partnership best practices identified o Planning Whitepaper outlining results and recommendations AC Education Goal B: Competency Base Curriculum o Nurse

3 Leadership 1. AC Leadership Goal A: o Education programs focused on leadership[ o ONL is accepting candidates for upcoming Spring class for the ONL Leadership Academy and the upcoming Leadership Seminar o Presentations of the IOM report, MA Action Coalition and APIN initiatives to regional CNO meetings begun in January and will continue through spring 2. Has your AC implemented new selected and proven successful leadership program to prepare nurses to lead change to advance health? Yes No If yes, check all that apply: Preparation and process in place for getting nurses on state or local boards-currently collecting baseline data State-wide Leadership Institute (The ONL Leadership Academy and Leadership Seminar) 40 U nder40 or an emerging/young leader s recognition program Mentorship Program- exploring existing models Collaboration with state or national leadership program (i.e. AONE, ANA, etc.)-ongoing Methods to educate the public on the Affordable Care Act Practice & Care 1. AC Practice & Care Goal A: o Full scope of practice APRNs Progress made toward goal A, this quarter: o APRN members provided legislative testimony at the Statehouse o Developing a Whitepaper to address barriers and ideal practice for each for NPs, Psych Clinical Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists and Nurse Midwives AC Practice & Care Goal B: o Full scope for of practice for RNs Progress made toward goal B, this quarter: o Completed interviews from representatives of nursing practice settings across the continuum. o Developing a Whitepaper 2. Is your AC working on removing barriers to RN level of care? Yes No 3. Has your AC advanced favorable state policy to remove barriers to care provided by APRNs? Yes No If yes to 2 or 3, briefly explain: Midwife Legislation As of 2/14/14 Page 3

Presentations of the IOM report, MA Action Coalition and APIN initiatives to regional CNO meetings begun in January and will continue through spring 2.

4 Interprofessional Care 1. AC Interprofessional Goal A: o Integration of Interprofessional Education competencies o Communication/collaboration with PIN 6 IPEC grant team o Crosswalk of IPEC to the current NOFNCC 2. Does your AC have a strategy on Interprofessional Care? Yes No Diversity 1. AC Diversity Goal A: o Accelerated pathways that promote diversity o LPN-BSN program developed in a collaboration of (2) public 4 year colleges and (3) regional vocational programs. o Recently approved NETC will offer accelerated progression for associate degree nurses. o Developed the MA LPN Nursing Core Competencies 2. Does your AC have a diversity Plan? Yes No Collected current diversity data and developed a plan and strategies to promote diversity in leadership, education and practice Data 1. AC Data Goal A: o Strategy for data collection and distribution o Examination of current real time labor market information to compare to historical supply data o Performed analysis of IPEDs graduation data for all MA BSN programs to access capacity needed to achieve academic progression goals o Examined SAT data to determine level of interest in nursing among high school students, looking specifically at diversity in the pipeline o Analyzed recently released 2012 MA BORN data (minimum data set, collected by survey at time of biennial re-licensure) o Engaged with the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) to provide program evaluation, data analysis and technical assistance services. As of 2/14/14 Page 4

Does your AC have a strategy on Interprofessional Care? Yes No Diversity 1.

5 Capacity Building (strategic planning, organizational structure, funding, etc.) Reminder: Please update your AC s attached funding chart with specific instances of cash grants or donations. 1. Capacity Building Goal A: o MAAC Communication Plan o Engagement with Saltwater Hill Communication: developed a communication strategic plan, branding graphic designs including a MAAC logo and Fact sheets 2. Capacity Building Goal B: o MAAC Philanthropy and Fundraising Progress made toward goal B, this quarter: o ONL established a 501(c)3 to accept funds and have grant funding status. o Hired a Development Consultant to support fundraising goals. o Received over 30k in contributions this quarter Most Significant Success this Quarter Pathways Brochure drafted NETC approved for implementation by the Board of Higher Education Employer Survey recommendations developed Communications strategic plan and graphic design work MA Nursing Core Competencies Toolkit completed Faculty Whitepaper outline developed Most Significant Challenge this Quarter Volunteer teams needing additional support to maintain progress Action Coalition Stakeholders (This list indicates stakeholder groups that are represented on the Action Coalition). To check a box: double click the desired box, click checked, then click OK. AARP State Office Asian American/Pacific Islander Other State Officials Nurses Association AACN Members Physicians Area Health Education Centers National Alaska Native RWJF AF4Q Businesses American Indian Nurses Association RWJF Health Policy Fellows Chambers of Commerce National Association of Hispanic RWJF Nurse Executive Fellows Community Colleges Nurses RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Community College Associations National Black Nurses RWJF PIN Grantees Family Caregiver Organizations Association State Board of Nursing Foundations National Coalition of Ethnic State League for Nursing Health Plans / Insurers Minority Nurse Associations State Nurses Association Health Systems Philippine Nurses Association of State Org. of Nurse Executives Hospital Association America Unions Human Resource Associations Nursing Students Universities/Colleges of Nursing Legislators/Policy Makers Nursing Workforce Center Workforce Investment Boards Minority Nursing Groups Other Consumer Advocates American Assembly for Men in Nursing Other Health Clinicians As of 2/14/14 Page 5

sheets 2. Capacity Building Goal B: o MAAC Philanthropy and Fundraising Progress made toward goal B, this quarter: o ONL established a 501(c)3 to accept funds and have grant funding status.

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