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Volume 32 | Number 4 | August/September 2010 The Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc. Dear SOHN Colleagues, My focus in this issue of the Update is on the AAO-HNS guideline development process – taking place in concert with ENT subspecialty societies that include SOHN. As your representative to the AAO-HNS Guideline Development Taskforce (GDTF), I have experienced the concerted and extraordinary effort required to develop symptom-based guidelines that are useful to practitioners, nurses and the medical community. SOHN nurses have been involved with the five published guidelines generated by the GDTF with a tonsillectomy guideline slated for the November issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. SOHN nurses were directly involved in the development, peer review of the literature and language used to construct the current guidelines. I am proud of the nurses that gave their time and talents to these efforts! Additional topics under consideration and development include nasal valve compromise, polysomnography for sleep-disordered breathing, CT imaging indications for paranasal sinus disease, sudden hearing loss, tracheostomy care, and perioperative and surgical management of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery. These are common topics that ORL nurses encounter daily. As I participate and vote in the GDTF meetings, a prime consideration is will it be useful for ORL nurses? Many other topics have been presented for consideration. Topics investigated for development must weather an exacting formal process and are voted on by the GDTF. Careful thought is given to justify the time and effort of the taskforce and AAO-HNS staff that assist development of the guidelines. The GDTF includes physicians, nurses, allied professionals and consumers (patients). Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, the GDTF chair, is a recognized leader in practice guideline development and evidence-based medicine. The process has not been without controversy as the newly adopted clinical practice guideline on hoarseness demonstrates. Collins (2010) noted this in ENTtoday from the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in the article on “Hoarseness Guidelines Continue to Draw Scrutiny”. Many otolaryngologists including voice and laryngology subspecialists argued that the guideline did not reflect common sense and current clinical practice patterns. The AAO-HNS provided a response to the criticism, concerns were communicated and discussion with the GDTF is continuing. This debate demonstrates that Evidence- based Medicine is a melding of clinical expertise, patient preference and the medical literature. Often the guideline development process may elucidate areas for further clinical research. Some changes to the hoarseness guideline are expected based on feedback from these experts. At the May GDTF meeting, Dr. Sandra Z. Lewis, an Assistant Vice-President for Health Science and Policy for the American College of Chest Physicians presented “Conflict Resolution and other Challenges in Guideline Development”. This information assisted the taskforce to understand its role and confront controversy in a straightforward manner. The goal of the GDTF remains to develop guidelines based on a systematic review and synthesis of the medical literature. An additional task I have as the SOHN representative is to communicate to you the efforts and information published by CONTENTS President’s Message 1 Cindy Dawson, SOHN President 34th Annual Congress 2-5 Boston Restaurant Guide 6 2010 Annual Report 7-10 SOHN Calendar 10 Bylaw Changes 11 Legislative Update 12 Welcome New Members 12 Continued on page 2
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Volume 32 | Number 4 | August/September 2010
UpdateThe Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, Inc.
Dear SOHN Colleagues,
My focus in this issue of the Update is on the AAO-HNS guideline development process – taking place in concert with ENT subspecialty societies that
include SOHN. As your representative to the AAO-HNS Guideline Development Taskforce (GDTF), I have experienced the concerted and extraordinary effort required to develop symptom-based guidelines that are useful to practitioners, nurses and the medical community. SOHN nurses have been involved with the five published guidelines generated by the GDTF with a tonsillectomy guideline slated for the November issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. SOHN nurses were directly involved in the development, peer review of the literature and language used to construct the current guidelines. I am proud of the nurses that gave their time and talents to these efforts!
Additional topics under consideration and development include nasal valve compromise, polysomnography for sleep-disordered breathing, CT imaging indications for paranasal sinus disease, sudden hearing loss, tracheostomy care, and perioperative and surgical management of the recurrent laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery. These are common topics that ORL nurses encounter daily. As I participate and vote in the GDTF meetings, a prime consideration is will it be useful for ORL nurses? Many other topics have been presented for consideration. Topics investigated for development must weather an exacting formal process and are voted on by the GDTF. Careful thought is given to justify the time and effort of the taskforce and AAO-HNS staff
that assist development of the guidelines. The GDTF includes physicians, nurses, allied professionals and consumers (patients). Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, the GDTF chair, is a recognized leader in practice guideline development and evidence-based medicine.
The process has not been without controversy as the newly adopted clinical practice guideline on hoarseness demonstrates. Collins (2010) noted this in ENTtoday from the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in the article on “Hoarseness Guidelines Continue to Draw Scrutiny”. Many otolaryngologists including voice and laryngology subspecialists argued that the guideline did not reflect common sense and current clinical practice patterns. The AAO-HNS provided a response to the criticism, concerns were communicated and discussion with the GDTF is continuing. This debate demonstrates that Evidence-based Medicine is a melding of clinical expertise, patient preference and the medical literature. Often the guideline development process may elucidate areas for further clinical research. Some changes to the hoarseness guideline are expected based on feedback from these experts.
At the May GDTF meeting, Dr. Sandra Z. Lewis, an Assistant Vice-President for Health Science and Policy for the American College of Chest Physicians presented “Conflict Resolution and other Challenges in Guideline Development”. This information assisted the taskforce to understand its role and confront controversy in a straightforward manner. The goal of the GDTF remains to develop guidelines based on a systematic review and synthesis of the medical literature. An additional task I have as the SOHN representative is to communicate to you the efforts and information published by
CONTENTS
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . .1 Cindy Dawson, SOHN President
34th Annual Congress . . . . . . . 2-5
Boston Restaurant Guide . . . . . .6
2010 Annual Report . . . . . . . . 7-10
SOHN Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bylaw Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Legislative Update . . . . . . . . . . .12
Welcome New Members . . . . . .12
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the GDTF. If you have clinical topics you want to submit do not hesitate to call or email me.
Get ready!! September is rapidly approaching and SOHN’s 34th Annual Congress- “ORL Nursing 2010: Revolutionary Practice in ORL Nursing” in Boston, September 24-28 will be an adventure. Included in this issue of the Update is the most up-to-date information about Congress, educational offerings, the guest presenters, social events, lectureships, awards, and annual
officer, board and committee reports. Please make plans to attend! I look forward to seeing you in Boston. Let’s make this a great meeting for all!
See you soon!
Sincerely,
Cindy J. Dawson Cindy J. Dawson MSN, RN, CORLNPresident, SOHN
Collins, T. R. (2010). Hoarseness guidelines continue to draw scrutiny. ENTtoday, 5(6), 22.
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Vice PresidentMary B. Huntoon MSN RN
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Opening Ceremony
Saturday, September 25Plan to attend the Opening Ceremony and show your support to friends and colleagues and celebrate the accomplishments of the Society, the activities of our countless volunteers and the achievements of our members. SOHN President, Cindy Dawson will preside over this exciting event!
ORL Nursing Pharmacology Course
Friday, September 24 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.(ticketed course – additional charge includes lunch)
Topics include:• Acute Pain Management• Cholesterol and Statins• Antibiotic Update: Common ENT
Infections• Pharmacology Update: Chemotherapy
and Radiation in the ORL Patient• Pharmacologic Management
of Allergies in a Managed Care Environment
• Herb Goes to Surgery … or Not – An Overview of Herbal Use
• The Pharmacologic Management of Herpes Zoster
Comprehensive ORL and Head-Neck Nursing Course
Friday, September 24 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.(ticketed course – additional charge includes lunch)
The overall purpose of this course is to provide the ORL nurse with an overview of common ear, nose and throat problems/disorders and their management. The material has been divided into sections to include: Otology; Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses and Oral Cavity; Pediatric Otolaryngology; Head and Neck Disorders; and Treatment Modalities for Head and Neck Cancer. Each of the anatomical sections will review the normal anatomy, common disorders, etiology, symptoms, diagnostic evaluation and management. The course is ideal for the nurse who is new in the otolaryngology specialty or for the seasoned ORL nurse seeking a good review.
Getting to Know You in Boston(An Insider’s Secrets to Congress 2010)
Saturday, September 25 8:00 – 8:50 a.m.Each year a number of attendees come to SOHN’s Congress for the first time. If you are a first-timer, choose to attend
Not-To-Be-Missed Events SOHN 34th Annual CongressSeptember 24-28, 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts
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The Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses presents the
SOHN 34th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium
Boston Park Plaza Hotel & TowersBoston, MassachusettsSeptember 24–28, 2010
Register online at www.sohnnurse.com (386) 428-1695
Revolutionary Practice
in ORL Nursing
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the First-Timer Attendee Orientation. First-Timers will be greeted by SOHN’s National Congress Planning Committee and many volunteers who have “been there and done that”. In addition to meeting other first-time attendees, you will hear insider’s secrets to help you get the most out of Congress 2010. Seating is limited – Register by September 6. Only pre-registered participants may attend this event.
Government Relations Luncheon Monday, September 27 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.(ticketed event – $45)
Barbara Blakeney, MS, APRN-BC, ANP, Former ANA President, Director-Center for Innovations in Nursing Care (Massachusetts General Hospital) will be speaking on Advancing the Practice and Strengthening the Nursing Profession.
Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Notice of Business MeetingTuesday, September 28 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.Join the SOHN Officers and Board Members for the Annual Business Meeting. Elect new officers and learn what is happening in your association. All registrants are welcome to attend. A continental breakfast will be available.
CORLN Bostonian LuncheonTuesday, September 28 11:45 – 1:00 p.m.(ticketed event – $20)
Take this opportunity to relax and meet informally with CORLNs from around the country while enjoying a lovely Bostonian Luncheon. All Certified ORL Nurses (CORLNs) are invited. Please bring two test questions to add to the test question item bank.
SOHN’s President Gala A Night at the Museum...Saturday, September 25 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.(ticketed event – $79)
Boston’s Museum of Science will welcome SOHN attendees to a night of amazing discovery and entertainment. The museum is a hub of research and invention that is New England’s most visited cultural institution. The museum moves visitors to think like scientists through hands-on and minds-on experiences. Dine with dinosaurs and sip beverages while surveying virtual sea life. Ticket includes: Motor Coach Transportation, Admittance to the Museum of Science, 1 Hour of passed hors d’oeuvres, 2 Hours of delicious food stations, 3 Hours of Wine/Beer/Soft Drink Bar and 3 Hours of fabulous networking — Priceless
Boston Duck TourMonday, September 27 4:00 p.m.(ticketed event – $35)
Take the ride of your life on board the famous Boston Ducks. A fully narrated historic tour takes place in Second World War amphibious vehicles through the streets of Boston and into the Charles River. You’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston the Cradle of History, from the State House to Bunker Hill, Boston Common and Copely Square to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. Then, experience a spectacular view of Boston and Cambridge as your ConDucktor splashes your Duck into the Charles River. Enjoy the Ride!
Ghosts and Gravestones Night TourSunday, September 26 7:30 pm(ticketed event – $35)
Ghosts and Gravestones is a 90 minute spine-tingling “fright-seeing tour” on a trolley of the doomed with your very own gravedigger/guide. Includes a walking tour of two of Boston’s oldest burying grounds. Trolleys will depart from the Boston Park Plaza at 7:30 pm.See the May Update for Registration Forms or register online at www.sohnnurse.com
Do Not Miss this Session!!!
“Stand With Haiti” Joia Mukherjee, MD Medical Director - Partners In Health
Tuesday, September 28 ~ 2:15 p.m.
Partners In Health (PIH) was founded in 1987, two years after the Clinique Bon Sauveur was set up in Cange, Haiti to deliver health care to the residents of the mountainous Central Plateau. The clinic was just the beginning of successful projects designed to meet the health care needs of the residents of the poorest area in Haiti. In the last 20 years PIH has expanded its operations to eight other sites in Haiti and five additional countries.
Currently the clinic sites in Haiti have been testing and treating 10,000 patients each week. The most common diseases and conditions treated include: diarrhea and gastrointestinal infections; malaria; coughs and respiratory infections; headaches; malnutrition and urinary tract infections.
ENT-NF Wall of Honor “to honor, to thank, to cherish the memory”
Gifts Have Been Received in Memory of
Stephen L. Murphyby Kim Pollock and Arthur Considine
Sandra Read-Triebschby Barbara Sigler
Anna Lee Woodby Denise Wood
Gifts Have Been Received in Honor of
Jason Schwartzby Deborah Rosenberg
LaDell Yetterby Ann McKennis
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Register Early• Poster Displays• Comprehensive ORL – Head and Neck
Nursing Course• ORL Nursing Pharmacology Course• More Than 60 Educational Offerings• Exhibits
Join us for• President’s Reception• ENT-NF Annual Benefit• Annual Business Meeting• Ear, Nose and Toes Morning Walk
See the May Update for Registration Forms or register online at www.sohnnurse.com
Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation Events
ENT-NF Annual BenefitSOHN Registration Area(Drawings will be held on Monday, September 27 at 10:45 am)
Celebrate the Twelfth Anniversary of the Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation by investing in Your Foundation. Unique gifts and prizes have been generously donated. By participating is this benefit, you can garner great items while helping the Foundation to sustain education and scholarship opportunities for ORL nurses. You must be present to win.
Stepping Forward For The Foundation
Sunday, September 26 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.(ticketed event – additional charge)
A benefit walk for the Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation. Walk your
way along the red brick Freedom Trail ~ a journey of Colonial Revolutionary Boston. This energetic fun-filled walk led by SOHN leaders will take you by sixteen Colonial and Revolutionary-era sites including the Old State House, the Old South Meeting House, Paul Revere’s House, and the Old North Church. Each registrant will receive an ENT-NF t-shirt. Pre-registration is encouraged; however, congress attendees will also be able to register at the SOHN Registration Booth until the close of registration on Saturday.
ENT-NF LectureshipsThe Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation is pleased to present and underwrite the following sessions this year:
Cynthia Mabry Otolaryngic Allergy Lectureship
Sunday, September 26 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.From Allergies to Neoplasm: Evaluating Nasal CongestionCheri Adams MSN RN CRNP
Kalynn Quinn Hensley Head – Neck/Laryngology Lectureship
Sunday, September 26 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Exit Procedure for CHAOS Syndrome“Nina” Melinda DeSell MS CRNP
Lois Moore-Rogers Pediatric Otolaryngology LectureshipSunday, September 26 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.What Could We have Done Differently?Jo Anne Wright MSN RN CNS BC
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EAR, NOSE & THROAT NURSING FOUNDATION
The Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing
Foundation (ENT-NF), founded in 1997, to enhance the care of the ear, nose and throat patient, by advancing the art and science of nursing through education and research funded by donations from individuals, corporations and health care providers. Donations will be used for educational programs designed to enhance care delivery and prevention of disease to the otolaryngology population; support research initiatives to improve the health of patients with ear, nose and throat disorders; and to provide educational programs to increase the knowledge of health care professionals interested in ear, nose and throat nursing care.
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NF or donate online – click on the “Click to Donate” button on SOHN’s homepage www.sohnnurse.com)
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Your contribution to ENT-NF is tax-deductible.
Thank you for your support.ENT-NF207 Downing StreetNew Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Telephone (386) 428-1695
Restaurant Guide to Boston see page 6!
Boston is full of wonderful and exciting places to eat out, with a wide choice of every kind of food available. On page 6 is a few dining suggestions, located in and near the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers.
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IN HOTELAu Bon Pain $617-338-8948Street LevelSandwiches/Salads
Ben and Jerry’s $617-426-0890Street LevelIce Cream
Pairings $$617-262-3473Lobby LevelCafé/Bistro
Finale $$617-423-3184Street LevelDesserterie
McCormick & Schmick’s $$617-482-3999Lobby LevelSeafood
Melting Pot $$$617-357-7007Lobby LevelFondue
CONTEMPORARYBristol Lounge $$$617-338-4400Four Seasons HotelBistro/Piano Bar
Ivy Restaurant $$617-963-153449 Temple Place
Laurel $$617-424-6664142 Berkeley St.
The Oak Room $$$$617-267-5300138 St. James St.
75 Chestnut St. $$617-227-217575 Chestnut St.
Sibling Rivalry $$$$617-338-5338525 Tremont St.
CONTEMPORARYSonsie $$$617-351-2500327 Newbury St.Bistro
Stephanie’s $$$617-236-0990190 Newbury St.Bistro
33 Restaurant $617-572-331133 Stanhope St.
Top of the Hub $$$617-536-1775800 Boylston St.
29 Newbury St. $$$617-536-029029 Newbury St.
FAMILYRock Bottom $$617-742-2739115 Stuart St.
Joe’s American Grill $$617-536-4200279 Dartmouth St.
SEAFOODAtlantic Fish Co. $$$+617-267-4000761 Boylston St.
Legal Seafood $$617-426-444426 Park Plaza
Skipjacks $$617-536-3500199 Clarendon St.
STEAK/SEAFOODAbe & Louie’s $$$$617-536-6300793 Boylston St.
Fleming’s $$$617-292-0808217 Stuart St.
STEAK/SEAFOODGrill 23 $$$$617-542-2255161 Berkeley St.
Jacob Wirth’s $$617-338-858631 Stuart St.
KO Prime $$$$617-772-020290 Tremont St.
Smith & Wollensky $$$$617-423-1112101 Arlington St.
Morton’s $$$$617-266-5858699 Boylston St.
Palm Restaurant $$$$617-867-9292200 Dartmouth St.
ASIAN/ETHNICDouzo $$617-859-8885131 Dartmouth St.Japanese/Sushi
Fire & Ice $$617-482-3473205 Berkeley St.Mongolian BBQ
Kashmir $$617-536-1695279 Newbury St.Indian
Lala Rokh $$617-720-551197 Mt. Vernon St.Persian
Montien $$617-338-560063 Stuart St.Thai/Sushi
P.F. Chang’s $617-573-08215 Charles St.Chinese
FRENCHAujord’hui $$$$617-351-2037Four Seasons Hotel
BeaconHill Bistro $$$$617-723-757525 Charles St.
Bouchee $$$617-450-4343159 Newbury St.
Brasserie Jo $$$617-425-3240120 Huntington Ave.
Gaslight $$617-422-0224560 Harrison Ave.
L’Espalier $$$$617-262-3023774 Boylston St.
Mantra $$$+617-542-811152 Temple PlaceFrench/Indian
MEDITERRANEANAvila $$$$617-267-48101 Charles St. S
The Beehive $$$617-423-0069541 Tremont St.
Sasso $$$617-427-2400116 Huntington Ave.
Vlora $$$617-638-9699545 Boylston St.ITALIAN
Da Vinci $$$617-350-0007162 Columbus Ave.Modern Italian
Davio’s $$$$617-357-481075 Arlington St.Northern Italian
ITALIAN Figs $$617-742-244742 Charles St.
Maggiano’s $$617-542-04564 Columbus Ave.Family
Piatinni $$617-262-8988226 Newbury St.
Rustic Kitchen $$$617-423-5700210 Stuart St.Bistro
Via Matta $$$$617-422-000879 Park Plaza
The Upper Crust617-262-0900222 Newbury St.Pizza
MISCELLANEOUSCalifornia Pizza Kitchen $617-720-0999137 Stuart St.
Parish Café $617-247-4777361 Boylston St.
Cheers $617-854-766784 Beacon St.
Cottonwood Café $$617-247-2225222 Berkeley St.Tex-Mex
Flash’s $617-574-8888310 Stuart St.Pub/Casual
Hamersley’s Bistro $$$617-423-2700553 Tremont St.
$$$$ = $38-Up $$$ = $24-$37 $$ = $15-$23 $ = $14 & Under
Boston Park Plaza Hotel Area Restaurants
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2010 Annual ReportsPresidentCindy J. Dawson MSN RN CORLNMajor Activities:1. Presented “Women & Sleep” at the 33rd Annual Congress
and Nursing Symposium in San Diego, California - October 2-6, 2009
2. Attended Congress Planning Committee Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia- November 7, 2009
3. Editor of the Triage Telephone Book for ORL-Head and Neck Nurses with ONS Publishing-39 guidelines developed by SOHN members as authors. To be available in fall, 2010
4. Chaired the Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Ear, Nose and Throat Nursing Foundation in Chicago, Illinois - January 22, 2010
5. Chaired SOHN Midwinter Board Meeting in Chicago, Illinois – January 23, 2010
6. Completed Annual Membership Card Message7. Authored President’s Message for 2010 Update
publications8. Attended AAO-HNS Guidelines Development Taskforce
meetings in December 2009 and May 2010 in Alexandria, Virginia as a representative of SOHN
9. Mentored co-chairs of the Practice/Research Committee10. Coordinated two national surveys on Membership and
Tracheostomy Care11. Coordinated several conference calls with taskforce on the
tracheostomy guideline development 12. Critiqued articles for the tracheostomy guideline
development taskforce13. Regularly communicated with National Headquarters on
issues/tasks/responsibilities14. Presenter and attendee at the SOHN Spring Seminar &
24th Annual Pediatric ORL Nurses Spring Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada – April 29-May 1, 2010
15. Attended the Heartland Chapter Spring Meeting-Comprehensive ORL and Head-Neck Nursing Course in May, 2010
16. Prepared message for ORL Nurse Day17. Endorsed the current brochure for the ENT-NF Annual
Fundraising Drive18. Called assigned 2009 ENT-NF contributors and expressed
“thanks”19. Chaired the Scholarship and Awards Committee20. Reviewed ENT-NF grant applications21. Contacted potential contributors to ENT-NF22. Communicated with Committee Chairs throughout the year23. Co-authored “Assessment of Oral Mucositis in Adult
and Pediatric Oncology Patients: An Evidence-Based Approach” for ORL-Head and Neck Journal to be published this summer
24. Will chair the Annual SOHN Board of Directors Meeting in Chicago, Illinois - August 27-28, 2010
Vice PresidentMary Huntoon MSN RNMajor Activities:1. Currently serving as Vice President of SOHN and as an
ENT-NF Board member.2. Attended the Annual Congress in San Diego, CA October
2-6, 2009. Served as parliamentarian for the Business meeting, and served in numerous volunteer capacities throughout the Congress.
3. Attended ENT-NF Mid-Winter Board meeting in Chicago, IL January 22, 2010.
4. Also attended the SOHN Mid-Winter Board meeting in Chicago, IL January 23, 2010.
5. Plan to attend SOHN Pre-Congress Board meeting in Chicago, IL August 27-28, 2010.
6. Plan to attend SOHN Annual Congress in Boston, MA September 24-28, 2010.
7. Board liaison to the Bylaws Committee.8. Member of the Editorial Board.9. Contacted 2009 ENT-NF Contributors.10. Completed performance appraisals for SOHN.11. Reviewed Scholarship and Award applications.12. Worked on ORL and HN Course marketing materials.13. Completed pilot CEU test for online Parotid Tumor article.14. Actively participated in SOHN’s Five Year Strategic Plan.
SecretaryMaggie Chesnutt MSN FNP BC APRN CORLNMajor Activities:1. Attended Midwinter Board and ENT-NF meetings in
January 2010. Recorded meeting minutes, corrected minutes and provided the final draft to headquarters in a timely manner
2. Attended SOHN Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium in October 2009 in San Diego, California and presented a lecture on “Alternative Measures in Pain Control and Patient Education on Pain”.
3. Served as Nurse Planner for, “Spring Into 2010-With SOHN!” the Atlanta Regional Chapter’s conference held 3/20/10.
4. Reviewed and scored Kalynn Quinn Hensley Head and Neck/Laryngology Lectureship applications.
5. Served as pilot group member for reviewing the article, “Parotid Masses: Face the Facts”.
6. Participated in 2010 performance appraisals for several employees of SOHN.
7. Will attend Summer BOD meeting, August 2010, as outgoing Secretary.
8. Will attend the 34th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium in September 2010, Boston, Massachusetts.
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TreasurerSharon Jamison RN CORLNMajor Activities:1. Attended the 33rd Annual Congress and Nursing
Symposium in San Diego, California. a. Served as Congress Planning Chairb. Mentored succeeding Congress Planning Chair and
Co-chair to provide continuity in the processc. Member- Education, Membership Enhancement,
Government Relations Committees, Gerontology SIG
2. Serving on NCBOHN Board as Vice-Presidenta. Participated in telephone conference callb. Submitted ideas, suggestions for website
educational offerings/ upcoming NCBOHN activities at Congress in September
3. Attended the Mid-Winter SOHN Board Meeting in Chicago, January 2010
4. Contacted new SOHN members- welcomed them to the Society
5. Contacted ENT-NF contributors, thanking them for contributions
6. Submitted two topics for ONS Telephone Triage for ORL and Head and Neck Cancer Nursing
7. Will attend Annual Board Meeting in Chicago in August 2010
8. Will attend the SOHN 34th Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium in Boston, September 2010
a. Poster submissionb. Panel presentation
Board of DirectorJo Ferrero RN CORLNMajor Activities:1. Attended SOHN Annual Congress in San Diego, 20092. Re-elected to BOD, Congress 20103. Attended Midwinter Board Meeting January 2010, Chicago4. Participated in conference call as a Board member for
Certification Board, May 20105. Board Liaison to Government Relations Committee6. Participated in SOHN job descriptions and reviews7. Volunteered in various capacities at the Annual Congress,
20098. Education Committee Member9. Will attend BOD meeting August 201010. Plan to attend Annual Congress 2010, Boston
Board of DirectorTerri Giordano MSN CRNP CORLNMajor Activities1. Attended midwinter board meeting January 20102. Attended SOHN fall meeting 20093. Lectured for SOHN Congress Pharmacology Day Fall 20094. Participated in AAO guideline development group writing
guidelines for children undergoing tonsillectomy5. Attended local Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter SOHN
education meeting6. Lectured to APNs at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia April 20107. Presented head and neck anatomy and physiology to
undergraduate nursing students at Camden County College, Blackwood, New Jersey
Board of Director - Past PresidentKari E. McConnell RN CORLNMajor Activities:1. Presided over the 33rd Annual Congress and Nursing
Symposium in San Diego, CA - September 24-29, 2009 – Presented the “State of the Society Address” during opening ceremonies and chaired the Annual Business Meeting
2. Authored the editorial for the Congress issue - ORL and Head-Neck Nursing Journal
3. Presenter and attendee at Mayo Clinic’s Patient Innovation and Safety Conference in Rochester, Minnesota, November 2-4, 2009
4. Attended Nursing Alliance Fall Summit in Louisville, Kentucky – November 20-22, 2009
5. Served as Board Member for SOHN and ENT-NF meetings held January 2010, Chicago, Illinois
6. Presenter at the Comprehensive ORL and Head-Neck Nursing Course, May 15, 2010, in Iowa City, Iowa
7. Attended Spring Conference and Nursing Symposium, April 29 – May 1, 2010, Las Vegas, Nevada
8. Revised the ENT-NF fund drive brochure9. Will attend the SOHN Board of Directors Meeting – August
27-29, 2010
Board of DirectorErin J. Ross MS APRN CNP CORLNMajor Activities:1. Coordinator Comprehensive ORL Course: ongoing2. Speaker ORL Course: San Diego 2009, Las Vegas 2010,
Iowa 2010, Boston 20103. Speaker: The Adult ORL Exam and Interesting ORL
Topics, Las Vegas 20104. Free Oral Cancer Community Screening-coordinator,
Beachwood, Ohio April 20105. St. Rita Student Health Fair participant, Solon, Ohio,
October 20096. SOHN Education Committee Member-ongoing7. SOHN Board Member 2008-20108. SOHN Cleveland Chapter Vice President 2009-present9. Author of three sections of the: ORL Telephone Triage
Book10. Preceptor for APN nursing students in the ORL setting
Executive DirectorSandra L. Schwartz MS RN CORLNMajor Activities:
During fiscal year 2009 and early 2010 SOHN board members faced daunting challenges created by economic constraints and increased pressure to do more with less, while still maintaining the Society’s mission. Always striving to find the most creative and innovative means to support its members during tough economic times, SOHN focused its attention on offering new and enhanced resources to its membership:
In early 2010 the Society’s newsletter, the Update was placed online allowing easy access to its members.
Meeting arrangements were streamlined in order to reduce costs. An emphasis continues to be placed on our green initiatives. The Spring Seminar Series held April 29 – May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada was very successful with interesting topics and outstanding speakers. The Comprehensive ORL Nursing Course traveled to Iowa City, Iowa where the SOHN Heartland Chapter hosted the day long event. As September draws
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near, final arrangements for the 34th SOHN Annual Congress and Nursing Symposium are being implemented. An excellent educational program with a wide variety of topics and speakers has been planned, as well as exciting array of social events. Our list of international attendees continues to grow.
SOHN’s financial status remains constant. Fiscal year 2009 ended with the Society in the green. Again, the board has taken strategic steps to insure the Society’s financial integrity. In March SOHN was chosen for a random audit of a non-profit organization by the IRS. The Society passed with flying colors.
SOHN President, Cindy Dawson, represents SOHN on the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery Foundation’s Guideline Development Taskforce Committee. SOHN’s Practice/Research Committee continues to work toward completion of the evidence-based guideline on tracheostomy care. A special session on the 2010 Congress program will be devoted to a review of the progress of this initiative.
Our Membership and Chapter Coordinating Committees are working diligently to meet the needs of our members and chapters. A membership survey was conducted in March/April 2010 to assess benefits of membership and to capture member suggestions.
SOHN’s Education Committee recently completed an additional online continuing education offering: Parotid Masses: Face the Facts. SOHN’s ANCC accreditation renewal application will be submitted this fall. A self-study document will be written to fulfill the reaccreditation requirements.
The joint ONS/SOHN Otolaryngology Telephone Triage book is nearing completion. Cindy Dawson, Margie Hickey and Susan Newton are the editors. The release date will coincide with our annual meeting.
SOHN is secure in its organizational foundation and remains mindful of the dynamic economic climate. As the Society approaches its 35th Anniversary, SOHN looks toward the future for strategies to advance its evidence-based projects and new resources to advance the specialty and education of its members.
National Education CommitteeLorie Sparacino, MS PNP-BC CORLNMajor Activities:1. Annual Committee Meeting Minutes 10-5-09 completed
and emailed to members 10-17-092. Thank you note written and emailed to committee
members post Congress3. Post-Congress 2009 Thank You Article submitted for the
Update4. Investigated interest in 35th Anniversary Cruise &
Educational Program for 2011 through article in Update; only two replies; not enough interest to develop this program
5. Reviewed Congress 2009 educational sessions computer analysis, ratings chiefly 4.5 or higher; Poster Evaluation Summary 4.6-4.87; Pharmacology Course 4.2-4.79
6. Completed Congress 2009 Program Flowchart7. Completed the 2009 Evaluation of Provider Unit, 86.6%
return (13/15)8. Coordinated the 2010 Congress Planning Meeting in
Atlanta, Georgia, November 2009 9. Completed the 2010 Congress Grid; delegated committee
member assignments; confirmed speakers, SIGs, Committees; communicated monthly with committee members; reviewed returned Speaker Forms
10. Created an Education Committee Work Group 11/09 to develop the Parotid article into a continuing education article for publication on the SOHN web site; Ann Luther
served as Coordinator; this was requested by the SOHN Board of Directors; task completed 5-29-10; ready for publication on web site; online July 2010
11. Updated 2010 Committee Roster and the 2010 Committee Interests and Nurse Planner responsibilities
12. Assisted with development of the 2010 SOHN Spring Seminar Series April 29, 30 and May 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada; 62 registrants; reviewed and analyzed all evaluations; completed Program Evaluation Summary, Program Flowchart; excellent ratings, 4.3-4.85
13. Quarterly committee member communication by email: 2-6-10; 6-17-10
14. Comprehensive ORL & HN Nursing Course was offered at the Spring Seminar Series April 30, with 27 attendees and in Iowa, May 15, with 30 attendees; Erin Ross, Coordinator
15. Total of 13 Educational Programs scheduled to date for 2010; Chapter Programs: Chicago(3); Cleveland(2); Houston(1); MDDC(2); Atlanta(1); South Carolina(1); SEPA (1)
16. Awaiting ANCC Accreditation application which will be completed this summer and submitted for 2011
Government Relations CommitteeJan Adams BSN RN MPA NE-BC CORLNMajor Activities: 1. Periodic emails were sent throughout the year to attendees
regarding legislative information. 2. Information was also posted in the Journal and Update
relating to GRC activities. 3. Attended NIWI in March 2010.4. Joint committee presentation planned for Congress 2010
with the GRC and Geriatric SIG titled “Death Panels or Dignified Choices? Making Sense of Practical, Ethical, and Policy Dimensions of the End of Life Decision Making in the Era of Health Care Reform”.
5. The GRC luncheon is September 27, 2010. Barbara Blakeney, past ANA president and current Director of the Center for Innovations in Care Delivery at Massachusetts General Hospital will serve as the guest speaker.
Membership Enhancement Committee Ashley Laursen BSN RNMajor Activities:1. Welcome letter/email for each new member. Sent out on
a quarterly basis. Attempted to contact new members and direct to local chapters and relevant special interest groups.
2. Membership Survey
Nominating CommitteeLenore Harris MSN RN CNSMajor Activities:1. Participated in Midwinter Board Meeting, January 20102. Communicated with Committee Members throughout the
year.3. Recruited, with the assistance of Nominating Committee
members, a full slate of candidates for the 2010 Election of SOHN Officers:
a. Candidate for President Elect: Mary Huntoon, MSN, RN
b. Candidate for Vice-President: Erin Ross, MS, APRN, NP-BC, CORLN
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c. Candidate for Secretary: Maggie Chesnutt, MSN, FNP-BC, PRN,
CORLNd. Candidates for (2) Board Member Positions:
Deena Hollingsworth, MSN, FNP-BC Ashley Laursen, BSN, RN Deborah Farragher, BSN, RN
e. Candidates for (3) Nominating Committee Members: Mary Beth Chalk, MSN, FNP-C
Terry McGarvey-Tanenbaum, MSN, RNFA, FNP-C
Wendy Mackey, APRN, CORLN4. Coordinated Postings for Candidates’ Bulletin Board at
Congress 2009 and will do so for Congress 2010.
Practice/Research CommitteeVirginia Bowman MSN RN CNS CORLNMalou Yarosh MS RN CNSMajor Activities:1. Attended the 2009 Congress in San Diego, California.
Goals and objectives for the upcoming year were discussed and presented by Cindy Dawson at the 2010 Midwinter Board meeting.
2. Cristie Roush and Carolyn Waddington presented their evidence-based projects at the Research Forum at the 2009 Congress.
3. Cindy Dawson represented SOHN at the AAO-HNS Guidelines Development Taskforce.
4. Tracheostomy care survey developed at UCLA was placed on SOHN website for members to complete in an effort to gather baseline data related to current practices.
5. Tracheostomy care guidelines: a. Literature search completed with the help of a librarian
from the University of Iowa. b. Six members of the committee have reviewed the
articles pulled from the literature. c. Findings to be presented during the Research Forum at
Congress in September 2010.
Web Editor ReportJan Adams BSN RN MPA NE-BC CORLNMajor Activities:1. Updated the web site on a bimonthly basis. 2. Reviewed all folders for expired information and making
necessary changes. 3. Updated information at request of Chapter leadership and
SOHN leadership.4. Monitor SOHN web site for geriatric content as the
Geriatric Web Editor, updating information as necessary.5. Added SOHN Facebook information to the web site.6. Monitor the Monthly visit to the website. Aug 2009 –
present
2010 SOHN CALENDAR September 18 CORLN Examination Application Deadline 24-28 SOHN 34th Annual SOHN Congress – Boston, Massachusetts
October 9-23 CORLN Examination Testing Period 15 Call for Abstracts 2011 Congress & Spring Seminar Series
November 1 Midwinter Board Meeting Guest Attendee Application Deadline 15 Lois Moore-Rogers Lectureship Deadline 30 Research Forum Abstracts Deadline
December 15 Nominations for Outstanding Service Award Deadline 15 Nominations for Friend of SOHN Award Deadline
Future Congress DatesSeptember 9-13, 2011 San Francisco, California
Call For AbstractsSubmit your abstract by
October 15th for the:
SOHN Spring Seminar Series April 28-30, 2011 Chicago, Illinois
SOHN 35th Annual Congress & Nursing Symposium
September 9-13, 2011 San Francisco, California
SOHN [email protected]
Are you new to the field of ENT or to a new specialty in ENT? Would you like a way to network with other nurses in your specialty?
Make it your goal to attend a SIG meeting at Congress this year. There are ten SIGs that will meet at Congress 2010, they include:
• Advanced Practice• Allergy / Sinus• Facial Plastics• Federal / Military• Geriatric
• Head Neck• Office Based• Otology• Pediatric• Perioperative
These meetings are open to anyone that attends Congress. Please take advantage of the SIG meetings. You can come and listen, share a new idea or ask your colleagues for their input on a situation you need help with. The SIGs are a great way to connect with nurses in your specialty and can be a resource for you at the meeting and in the future.
Special Interest Groups (SIGS)
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During the past year the SOHN Board of Directors have engaged in an active dialogue concerning the expansion of non-RNs into our membership as adjunct SOHN members. Some may ask – why should we do this when we are a traditional nursing group? Clearly this is not intended to dilute our current membership’s role or shift our organization’s focus, goals or fundamental attributes. One of our abiding interests is to establish and expand the fund of nursing knowledge in Otolaryngology. If ORL/ Head and Neck Nurses do not take the leading role then others will set the agendas and write
the additions to our field. I believe all of us have seen the expansion of unlicensed personnel in our offices, clinics and departments. We must help set the competency standards for these workers and an adjunct role in our organization may be one way to contribute. Healthcare is changing and SOHN can help direct and educate new personnel with our organization benefiting as well.
Cindy Dawson MSN, RN, CORLNSOHN President
Changes … The Time Is Right
Proposed by the SOHN Board of Directors on February 4, 2010
The following have been proposed as revisions to the SOHN National Bylaws and will be presented to the membership for approval through voting procedure at the business meeting of the SOHN Annual Congress, Tuesday, September 28, 2010.
Rationale: In the ever changing health care system an increasing number of allied health care professionals are providing the direct patient care to our clients. In an effort to provide educational and networking opportunities, we propose to offer an associate membership in SOHN to these individuals.
Current sections with proposed changes:
Article II BTo unite licensed (and non-licensed) professional
Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck (Nurses caregivers) for the purpose of maintaining a Society dedicated to the constant endeavor of promoting the highest professional standards of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing for the better best and safer safest care of the our patients.
Article III Section 2 AA registered professional nurse or a, licensed practical or
vocational nurse, (or an allied health caregiver) with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing living in an area where a chapter exists.
Article III Section 2 A 2Associate: A licensed practical or vocational nurse (or allied
health caregiver) with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing.
Article III Section 2 BA registered professional nurse or a, licensed practical or
vocational nurse, (or an allied health caregiver) with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing living in an area where a chapter does not exist.
Article III Section 2 B 2Associate: A licensed practical or vocational nurse (or allied
health caregiver) with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing
New Sections as they will read with the changes:
Article II BTo unite licensed and non-licensed professional
Otorhinolaryngology and Head- Neck caregivers for the purpose of maintaining a Society dedicated to promoting the highest professional standards of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing for the best and safest care of our patients.
Article III Section 2 AA registered professional nurse, licensed practical
nurse, or an allied health caregiver with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing living in an area where a chapter exists.
Article III Section 2 A 2Associate: A licensed practical nurse or allied health
caregiver with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing.
Article III Section 2 BA registered professional nurse, licensed practical
nurse, or an allied health caregiver with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing living in an area where a chapter does not exist.
Article III Section 2 B 2Associate: A licensed practical nurse or allied health
caregiver with an interest in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing.
Author: Deena Hollingsworth MSN, FNP-BC
Proposed Amendments to SOHN’s Bylaws
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Nicole AppleholmHampton, VA
Dorothy AustinOlathe, KS
Melissa Mae BekrisColchester, CT
Lise BlevinsConcord, NH
Meaghan E. BradleyWellesley, MA
Annie V. ChapmanPhiladelphia, PA
Lauren ColemanJacksonville, FL
Donna Marie CurranNew York, NY
Lisa A. DeMarcoPatchogue, NY
Jacqueline M. DoucetteMacedon, NY
Angie HerreraDenver, CO
Lindsey C. JohnsonHomewood, AL
Shelene R. KhievKansas City, MO
Joseph M. KirstEau Claire, WI
Aishah LatiffSingapore, Singapore
Jennifer Lippai Emerald Park, Saskatchewan, Canada
Eve E. LofinkBaldwinsville, NY
Carla J. Mace BeaversMcCook Lake, SD
Stacey A. Manning Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Julie A. MargreyBaldwinsville, NY
Kathleen MillikenChester Heights, PA
Linda S. O’ConnorFort Collins, CO
Kristina M. OrlandoHanover, MA
Danielle C. PatrickMillstone Township, NJ
Kelly J. PazSioux City, IA
Frances N. PriceFoxfield, CO
Toni Randall – BakerFayettsville, NC
Angela M. SchroederKingsley, IA
Lynn M. ScognaFort Washington, PA
Stacy SedlerLenexa, KS
Emily S. SharpeOakland, CA
Connie J. SidesBoonville, MO
Kelly A. SmithBuffalo, NY
Alaina R. SnodgrassChampaign, IL
Sharon J. StringerSmyrna, TN
Jennifer J. VeachDelaware, OH
Misty D. VogtWashington, MO
A Warm Welcome to New SOHN Members Legislative Update
The 2010 GRC Luncheon will be held on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 1:15 PM. Please join us. Our speaker will be Barbara Blakeney, RN, MS. Barbara is past President of ANA and current Director of the Center for Innovations in Care Delivery, at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Texas:Texas Board of Medicine Files
Complaint against Physician involved in the Winkler County Nurses Case. The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has filed a formal complaint against the physician in the case involving the two Winkler County nurses, who were criminally charged for reporting him to TMB. The complaint’s last charge alleges nine practice violations and one charge of witness intimidation. The Texas Nurses Association is following this case closely and has provided support to the two nurses involved. The federal civil suit Vicki Galle and Anne Mitchell filed against the hospital and others for retaliation is still scheduled for trial in November. The court had ordered a second mediation that occurred in May, which was unsuccessful.
Florida:The legislative session concluded in
April 2010. This year was a challenging year for the Florida Nurses Association (FNA), highlighted here are a few successes.
The Care of Diabetic Children in Schools-SB 896/HB 747.
FNA successfully lobbied to amend this Bill to eliminate the requirement that school nurses train other school employees on the care and treatment of diabetic children. School nurses will work with the schools to accommodate the needs of these children and provide a safe environment, however, school nurses cannot be required to fully train employees to provide care for these children who have complicated health care issues. The bill which has been presented to the Governor simply prohibits school districts from requiring students to attend specific schools based on their diagnosis. Also, children who are independent with their care may carry their own supplies.
New Regulation by Board of Nursing-HB 1337/ SB 2530:
FNA successfully lobbied to include the proper definition of nurse accrediting agencies so only NLN-AC and CCNE are acceptable. If a program is already accredited by NLN or CCNE it will essentially be exempt from the Board of Nursing’s jurisdiction. This bill has been signed into law by the Governor.
Florida Center for NursingFunding for the Florida Center for
Nursing was eliminated from both the House and Senate budgets. The Center still exists and your support is critical. Nurses are asked to visit the Center’s website to see how you can help: www.flcenterfornursing.org. The Center is a resource of nursing workforce information for the State of Florida.
Council Announces 2011 Guest Board Attendee Program
The SOHN Council of Past Presidents (COPP) is currently accepting applications for the Guest Board Attendee Program. This successful leadership mentoring project was initiated in 2005. To date 10 members have attended the Midwinter Board Meeting held each January. The latest attendees were Deena Hollingsworth and Ashley Laursen. Partial funding of this innovative project is provided by the COPP in order to promote the development of new leaders
in SOHN. Funding of the Guest Board Attendee Program now replaces the COPP Congress Grant. The Council was formed in 1985 and has continually supported SOHN special projects. Applications can be obtained from SOHN National Headquarters or from COPP members and board members during the annual congress.
