From the Desk of the
President... 
March
2006
Hello Maryland ENA members! One reason I
enjoy being associated with ENA is that each member has the
opportunity to put your own "2 Cents" in to the way the
association is run. When I assumed office in May I was looking forward
to the National Conference in September. Maryland ENA Delegates
represented the state in good fashion. It made me proud to be an ENA
member. Our members helped author and lead the charge at the National
level to promote the change needed to continue to make our
organization as great as it is.
Another exciting way that MDENA had a
chance to participate in change is the "Rally at the
Capital" in Washington, D.C. on September 27, 2005. It was
another exciting way to see that we do have an opportunity to promote
change in our daily lives and our work surroundings. The rally's
purpose was to designate emergency medical services as essential
public services as police and fire currently are designated. This
rally made our legislatures aware of the Access to Emergency Medical
Services Act that would increase Federal Funding to our Emergency
Departments.
January 2006 brought new officers to the
board. Tamra White, RN has joined the board as President-Elect from
the Mid-Maryland Chapter. Her experience will be appreciated on the
board. Our outgoing member Jeff Jefferies, RN serving on the board as
immediate Past-President and on numerous councils throughout the state
will continue to be appreciated as advisor and active leader within
MDENA. It also brought the kick-off of the Emergency Department
Collaborative that involves many of your Emergency Departments over 40
ED's are involved to try to create change within the hospital to
better serve the citizen's of Maryland. You can find out more about
the collaborative efforts by visiting the Delmarva/Maryland Patient
Safety Center website at www.dfmc.org
to see how we are participating in this ever changing effort.
This ever constant flowing tide of change has brought a new year and
new opportunities for you to serve your organization. There are
numerous committee positions open. There are chapter committees that
would love your help as well.
By now you should have received our
E-postcard inviting you to our annual ENA by The Bay in Ocean City
Maryland. The conference topics are wide and expansive to cover all of
your educational needs. We are looking for donations for the silent
auction as well your participation in the conference. If you would
like more information about the conference as it becomes available or
if you have suggestions regarding your organization please contact me
at david@davidmcallister.com
In order for the organization to meet its
member's needs the organization has to be able to change and we can do
that with your help. This is your organization please volunteer in any
capacity that you are able. Your chapter will appreciate you and the
state will appreciate you. Each of us can be proactive in making
decisions that affect us as healthcare providers,
how it affects our patients, and how it affects our organization. You
too can make a difference...but in order to make a difference you have
to participate. Thanks for all you do for ENA and MDENA. I hope to see
you at our annual conference and the other numerous activities that
MDENA will be participating in throughout the year. Please look to www.MDENA.org
for all of your local ENA needs.
My contact information is listed below. I
would love to hear from you.
David McAllister, RN, President
Maryland Emergency Nurses Association
18910 Geeting Road
Keedysville, Maryland
240-238-3305 Home
301-370-7156 Cell
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