One Year Remains Before NPI Use is Required in All Standard Transactions
05/31/06
Covered health care providers have one year to obtain National Provider Identifiers (NPI). The NPI is a 10-digit, numeric identifier that does not expire or change, and is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The NPI must be used in standard health care transactions, specified by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) no later than May 23, 2007, by covered health care providers, health plans and health clearinghouses.
The identifier helps to ensure that medical claims are processed on time and payments are made correctly.
Health care providers are urged to apply for the National Provider Identifier (NPI) well before the May 23, 2007 deadline. Legacy identifiers will not be accepted after that date (except for small health plans who have until May 23, 2008 to comply).
The Medicare fee-for-service program began accepting the NPI, along with the Medicare legacy identifiers, from health care providers in HIPAA standard claims transactions in January 2006.
Health care providers may obtain their NPI in one of three ways:
- Apply on-line by using the web (https://NPPES.cms.hhs.gov);
- Call the NPI Enumerator (1-800-465-3203) and request a paper NPI application form, complete it, and mail it back to the address on the form; or
- Apply for a bulk enumeration, which allows an Electronic File Interchange Organization (EFIO) approved by CMS to obtain a number of providers’ NPI.
We encourage providers to go to www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalProvIdentStand/ to get the information they need in order to apply for this new unique identifier.
ANA Coming to You... Keeping Yourself Safe: Asking the Right Questions and Involvement
05/26/06
Not able to spend the time and money to attend national meetings? Want quality education about nursing's hottest issues? Well, the American Nurses Association is proud to continue its series "ANA Coming to You." This important series will bring top notch education to your backyard - with speakers who are the ones actually shaping policy today. More...
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05/25/06
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Call for Abstracts: 2007 NACNS Annual Conference
05/25/06
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) is accepting abstracts for the 2007 conference, entitled “CNS Outcomes: Ensuring Safety and Quality.” The conference is scheduled for Feb. 28 – Mar. 3, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. Deadline For Abstract Submission: June 26, 2006. Please see the NACNS website, www.nacns.org for the complete Call for Abstracts and the online abstract submission form.
CNPE Position Statement Review
05/24/06
The ANA Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics (CNPE) is seeking comments on the following ANA position statement:
Credentialing and Privileging of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses ~ which states: ANA supports nursing peer review in the clinical credentialing and privileging of Advance Practice Registered Nurses based on established principles that would guide the process. More...
Doctoral Scholarships in Cancer Nursing
05/23/06
The American Cancer Society, the largest not-for-profit funding source for cancer research and training, is pleased to invite applications for the Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing.
The purpose of this award is to strengthen nursing practice by providing assistance for advanced preparation in the following fields of cancer nursing: research, education, administration, and clinical practice. The scholarships are intended to provide support for study in a doctoral degree program in nursing or a related area. Awards are made for up to 2 years with a stipend of $15,000 per year. One renewal is allowed.
The Society offers several other research and training grants in addition to the one described above. For a full description of all American Cancer Society grants, including applications, instructions, and policies, please consult our web site or contact us directly at: www.cancer.org/research, Phone: 404-329-7558, E-mail: grants@cancer.org.
CDC Update: Multistate Outbreak of Mumps
05/22/06
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local health departments continue to investigate an outbreak of mumps that began in Iowa in December 2005 and involved at least 10 additional states as of May 2, 2006. The CDC report summarizes preliminary data reported to CDC from these 11 states and provides recommendations to prevent and control mumps during an outbreak. Read report...
RWJ Foundation Announces New Monthly Electronic Newsletter
05/19/06
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has announced the publication of a new monthly electronic newsletter to update nurses, health care leaders, design professionals and others about the Foundation’s efforts to revitalize the nursing profession and transform hospital care for the 21st century. The newsletter will highlight the work of the Foundation, its grantees and partners to transform the hospital work environment by improving work processes, physical design and organizational culture. As part of its mission to improve health and health care for all Americans, the Foundation is committed to making hospitals better and safer places for nurses and patients. To subscribe to this electronic newsletter, visit http://rwjf.org/global/signin.jsp and sign up for Nursing Content Alerts.
World Congress to Convene Leadership Summit for Senior Healthcare and Nurse Executives
05/18/06 
Implementing Solutions to Improve Complex Nursing Dynamics, Patient Outcomes and Consumer Access to High-Quality Care...
The World Congress Leadership Summit for Senior Healthcare and Nurse Executives will convene senior level hospital, health system and provider executives, June 15–16, 2006 to debate the most crucial issues facing Senior Healthcare Leaders today. More...
Patient Safety Resource
05/18/06
The Joint Commission International Center for Patient Safety launched a new “in-development” Patient Safety Practices resource on the Center’s website. This beta version of the new online database offers a rich collection of practices and interventions for preventing adverse events while also soliciting user suggestions for enhancing the content and functionality of the website. Patient Safety Practices: An Online Resource for Improving Patient Safety is available at www.jcipatientsafety.org/show.asp?durki=11787 and features over 500 links to a wide variety of respected domestic and international patient safety websites. The easy-to-use database is being introduced as a work in progress to encourage users to submit additional safe practices which can be widely shared and to suggest ways in which the database can become an even more helpful resource. Read Press Release...
NEW Nurse’s Career Center
05/18/06
The American Nurses Association new Nurse’s Career Center means you don’t waste time wading through job postings that do not match your skills. The new service includes only those jobs that matter most to you – nursing jobs.
Improve your job search with new advanced features and benefits:
- Personal Profile Page – Create your own security protected site complete with URL
- Résumé Wizard – Upload or create multiple résumés and make them visible to top employers
- Free Job Search - Fast, confidential access to a credible selection of targeted employment opportunities
Search and fill nursing jobs in your neighborhood or across the country at this one stop resource for quality registered nurses.
Find a NEW world of opportunities at www.nursescareercenter.com.
Special - 20% Off Select ANA Titles May 6-31
05/18/06
Whether you’re ordering for classroom instruction or for professional development, May is the perfect time to place your order. You’ll save 20% on select ANA titles in May 6-30.
This special offer applies to the following titles: (Not valid with other discounts.)
- Florence Nightingale Today: Healing, Leadership, Global Action
- Soul of the Caring Nurse: Stories and Resources for Revitalizing Professional Passion
- Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul
- Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators, Second Edition
- Genetics Nursing Portfolios: A New Model for Credentialing
- Pain Management Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
- ANA's Foundations of Nursing Package
Contains the newly revised Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements and the newly revised Nursing's Social Policy Statement. Discount applies to full set only.
- Foundation of Nursing Bookmark Set
Abridged version of ANA's Foundation of Nursing Package on three smart bookmarks. Contains a package of each: Code of Ethics, Scope and Standards and Social Policy Statement. (50 bookmarks per package). Discount applies to full set of bookmarks only.
- Foundations of Nursing Poster Package
Abridged version of ANA’s Foundation of Nursing package on three colorful 12” X 18” posters. Perfect for display in workplace setting in nurse’s station, cafeteria, library, etc.
Order Online at: www.nursesbooks.org or call 1-800-637-0323. When calling, you Must use discount code “NNW” to receive discount.
For a full listing and complete descriptions of all ANA titles go to www.nursesbooks.org
New Partnership for Prevention Study
05/17/06
A new study released May 16, 2006 by Partnership for Prevention identifies the most beneficial and cost-effective preventive health services, giving Americans a unique tool to make decisions about their health care. The report, “Priorities for America’s Health: Capitalizing on Life-Saving, Cost-Effective Preventive Services,” sheds light on the startling fact that more than 50 percent of Americans who need these valuable preventive services continue to go without them. More...
2006 ANA Elections
05/16/06
Attention Nurses! As Nurses Week culminates, it is important to remember you can show your strength, commitment, and compassion to the profession of nursing by becoming a candidate for ANA elected office. By ensuring that your packet arrives at ANA Headquarters by May 31, 2006, and that you meet the required qualifications, your profile and statement of views will be included in the final edition of the Candidates’ Profiles Guide. This edition will be available onsite to all delegates.
Remember, this year there are additional chances for nurse members to get involved and influence the profession and policy through the 35 elected positions on the Congress on Nursing Practice and Economics.
Please note that in addition to the three openings, the HOD will be filling a vacancy in the director-at-large position vacated by Linda Beechinor. The fourth highest “vote-getter” in the election for director-at-large will be declared elevated to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the term (2006-2008). This is keeping with ANA Bylaws.
ANA members must create an online account at Members Only to access the 2006 ANA Election Materials. Members already registered on the Members Only site can log on and access the 2006 ANA Election Materials.
May 14-20 National Women's Health Week!
05/15/06
May 14 - May 20 marks National Women's Health Week! The goal of National Women's Health Week is to encourage women to take simple steps for a longer, healthier and happier life. The Week kicks off with National Women's Check-Up Day on May 15, to encourage women to schedule an appointment with their health care professional for an annual check-up and health screenings. Learn more here...
Nurses Give to Africa’s "Girl Child Education Fund"
05/12/06
Forty orphaned girls in Africa are attending school this year, thanks to the Girl Child Education Fund, a new initiative of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and its sister organization, The Florence Nightingale International Foundation (FNIF). More...
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Poudre Valley Health System Offers New RN Opportunities
05/11/06
Poudre Valley Health System is Northern Colorado’s leading family in healthcare services. Our flagship facility, Poudre Valley Hospital, in Fort Collins, has a longstanding reputation as the region’s premier hospital. In early 2007, Poudre Valley Health System will open a second hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies, in Loveland, specializing in cardiac and trauma care. We have more than 3,100 exceptional employees and will be hiring many more to staff Medical Center of the Rockies.
Clinical Nurse Specialist positions at MCR & PVH
Director of Quality Resources - MCR
Many new RN opportunities in various areas!
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New Green Medical Products, Healthy Hospital Initiatives Announced at Largest Ever CleanMed
05/11/06
More than 500 health care industry leaders gathered at CleanMed 2006 to celebrate groundbreaking achievements in reducing the environmental impact of the health care industry. Leading hospitals celebrated successes in mercury elimination, PVC reduction, healthy food programs and green building. More...
Nurses Workgroup Mini-Grant RFP, Round Four
05/10/06
Health Care Without Harm is announcing round four of the 2005-2006 Nurses Workgroup Mini-Grant Program. The Mini-Grant program is designed to support innovative efforts to expand and deepen the involvement of nurses in environmental health issues, to promote advocacy activities and to encourage those initiatives that showcase collaborative efforts between nurses and environmental organizations. The HCWH Mini-Grant program welcomes all applications for funding members of the HCWH Nurses Workgroup, participants of “RN No Harm” workshops, participants of the Commonweal 2004 Initiative, ANA Constituent Member Associations, Specialty Nursing Organizations, Nursing Unions, Schools of Nursing, nurse participants of Clean Med 2006, and HCWH Workgroups that wish to develop or expand their relationships with nurses. If you have any questions about your eligibility to submit a proposal, please contact Brenda M. Afzal, RN, MS at afzal@son.umaryland.edu or 410-706-1778. The awards will range from $500 to $3,000 and will be for one-year only.
The proposal is due June 16, 2006. The proposal may not exceed five pages. Applicants of accepted proposals will be notified by June 30, 2006. If awarded you will be required to submit a mid year and final report by e-mail. We strongly encourage applicants to apply by E-mail to Brenda Afzal bafzal@son.umaryland.edu. If you have questions regarding the RFP, or your eligibility to apply, please contact Brenda Afzal by email or at 410-706-1778; or contact Joli Patterson Rosst at jprosst@hcwh.org.
Register for the Center’s Audio Conference Seminar - “The Legal, Professional and Ethical Aspects of Patient Safety”
05/10/06
“The Legal, Professional and Ethical Aspects of Patient Safety” - Thursday, May 18th - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET.
Registrations will be accepted up until one hour before seminar begins at 2:00 ET.
This seminar is presented by Janet Nally Barnes, JD, RN, Executive Director of Clinical Compliance and Risk Management for Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Register at: www.nursingworld.org/center/tools/legalethical518.htm or call 1-800-685-4076. E-mail questions to vdewitty@centerforamericannurses.org.
Save Health Care Protections in Your State — Oppose S.1955! - Act today! Senate vote expected May 11
05/09/06
Why ANA Opposes S. 1955. It strips coverage that consumers have and depend on, eliminates key health care benefits and guaranteed access to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and raises the cost in health insurance for those most in need of care. There is no evidence that this legislation would ensure any real expansion of health insurance coverage, or that it would lead to more affordable health insurance for small businesses. Act Now...
Resolution Supporting National Nurses Week Introduced in House
05/08/06
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-30th Texas) has introduced House Resolution 245 supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week (May 6-12). The resolution was co-sponsored by 59 members of the United States House of Representatives. Resolution | More on National Nurses Week
Nurses' Opinion on Health System Reform More Important Than Ever – May 15th Deadline to Respond to Online Survey!
05/05/06
The congressionally mandated Citizens' Health Care Working Group is winding up its efforts to elicit citizen opinion on health system reform. Your voice, as a member of this nation's treasured nursing community, is more important than ever. Don't miss this chance to share your valued and informed opinion on key questions. More...
ANA Asks Court to Accept AMICUS Brief in Support of WSNA
05/04/06
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has asked the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, to accept its amicus brief – or "friend of the court" brief - in support of the Washington State Nurses Association in its dispute with an area hospital over a requirement that all employees receive a mandatory influenza vaccination or be fired. The hospital’s unilateral implementation of that requirement is a violation of the nurses’ collective bargaining agreement. Read Press Release...
American Nurse Today Announces Editor-in-Chief
05/04/06
HealthCom Media (HCM) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) are pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, FAAN, as the Editor-in-Chief of the association's new official journal American Nurse Today. The first issue, published by HealthCom Media, will premier in October 2006. Read Press Release...
Get Healthy With Instep With Nurses, A Fun Fitness Program For Everyone
05/04/06
Walking -- it's one of the most popular and widely recommended forms of exercise. Nurses -- they are trusted, compassionate and qualified professionals. What do you get when you combine the two? Instep with NURSES, a fun walking fitness program being held now through May 12 in celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12, 2006). Read Press Release...
"Environmental Health Laws & Regs" - 3rd in Chemical Policy: Issues and Strategies Series
05/04/06
The ANA, in partnership with Health Care Without Harm, is presenting a series of five one-hour conference calls titled, Chemical Policy: Issues and Strategies to educate nurses and others. The third in this series, "Environmental Health Laws & Regs," will be held Tuesday May 9 at 1 p.m. ET. This session will be presented by Jay Feldman, Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides and Joe Guth, Senior Attorney, Science and Environmental Health Network. There will be 1.2 CEs offered for participation in this call.
To register for Session 3, please go to: www.nursingworld.org/rnnoharm/chempolicy.htm
National Nurses Week SPECIAL - 20% Off Select ANA Titles May 6-31 - Free Shipping May 6-12
05/04/06
Whether you’re ordering for classroom instruction or for professional development, May 6-12 is the perfect time to place your order. You’ll save 20% on select ANA titles in May 6-30. As an extra added bonus, we’ll ship your orders for free if received during National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12.
This special offer applies to the following titles: (Not valid with other discounts.)
- Florence Nightingale Today: Healing, Leadership, Global Action
- Soul of the Caring Nurse: Stories and Resources for Revitalizing Professional Passion
- Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul
- Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators, Second Edition
- Genetics Nursing Portfolios: A New Model for Credentialing
- Pain Management Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
- ANA's Foundations of Nursing Package
Contains the newly revised Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics with Interpretive Statements and the newly revised Nursing's Social Policy Statement. Discount applies to full set only.
- Foundation of Nursing Bookmark Set
Abridged version of ANA's Foundation of Nursing Package on three smart bookmarks. Contains a package of each: Code of Ethics, Scope and Standards and Social Policy Statement. (50 bookmarks per package). Discount applies to full set of bookmarks only.
- Foundations of Nursing Poster Package
Abridged version of ANA’s Foundation of Nursing package on three colorful 12” X 18” posters. Perfect for display in workplace setting in nurse’s station, cafeteria, library, etc.
Order Online at: www.nursesbooks.org or call 1-800-637-0323. When calling, you Must use discount code “NNW” to receive discount.
For a full listing and complete descriptions of all ANA titles go to www.nursesbooks.org
In Memoriam - Professor Dolores "Deo" Little, MN, RN
05/03/06
Deo will be remembered for her tremendous energy, intelligence and wit. Her passion for nursing made her an icon in nursing and healthcare in Washington state and nationally. As a professor at the UW School of Nursing from 1959 to her retirement in 1984, she mentored hundreds of students over the course of her career. More...
Save Health Care Protections in Your State - Call-in Day, May 3rd
05/02/06
On Wednesday, May 3rd, you can protect your health care by joining thousands of Americans in a national call-in day opposing S. 1955, a bill that would take away the states' autonomy to regulate health insurance and would thwart years of state efforts to make sure that consumers have adequate health care coverage. Find out more...
Linda H. Aiken, PhD, Inaugural Recipient of the William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research
05/01/06
The Prize will be awarded on June 24, 2006 at the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) annual meeting in Seattle. It is the highest distinction that researchers in the health services field can achieve, and is sponsored by The Baxter
International Foundation and administered by AUPHA. The Graham Prize will succeed The Baxter International Foundation Prize for Health Services Research, which has long been internationally regarded as the premier recognition for individuals practicing health services research. More...
ANA Nursing Rewards+ Visa
05/01/06
With personal and professional rewards designed just for nurses, your life can be more rewarding than ever! The ANA Nursing Rewards+ Visa, issued by National City, earns points with every purchase you make…to be redeemed as YOU choose, whether it's for travel, personal pampering or professional rewards. More...
