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Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2006 Meeting
Location: Flanagan Campus
Time of Meeting: 8:00am – 10:00am
In Attendance: John Aflague, Susan Agresta, Marilyn Asselin, Marcia Bliss, Sherri Carello, Bill Cummings, Linda Damon, Deborah Delmastron, Lois Ginsberg, Hugh Hall, Diane LaBrie, Sherry MacDonald, Jeanette Matrone, Maureen McGarry, Nelia Odum, Paulette Osterman, Kerry Park, Michael Paruta, Ruth Ricciarelli, Kim Crealey-Rouillier, Ruth Sullivan, Ray Thurber, Paula Viau
Absent: Charles Alexander, Wendy Aronoff, Jason Bernstein, Rebecca Burke, Michael Cunningham, Cheryl Dellafratte, Diane D’Errico, Carmela Falco, Aline Fournier, Dorothy Garman, Kathleen Gazzola, Jose Gonzalez, Marilyn Horan, Nancy Houle, Donna Huntley Newby, Dayle Joseph, John Keimig, Carol Lamoureux, Maureen Maigret, Helene Martin, Marie Martone, Jane McCool, Jane Metzgar, John Morgan, Lela Morgan, Patricia O’Donnell, Carol Opiekun, Dana Palka, Kathy Partington, Stephen Paull, Donna Policastro, Joseph Polisena, Sandra Powell, Jean Marie Rocha, Al Santos, Barbara Seagrave, Marilynne Soscia, Jay Spitulnik, Mary Dowd Struck, Jane Williams
Meeting called to order by Jeanette Matrone at 8:05am.
Minutes from September 12 meeting approved by second motion
| Topic | Discussion | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jeanette Matrone, the Grant Program Manager, gave a brief status update on the Grant's progress. | Jeanette discussed the support the Grant is
receiving from CCRI President Ray DiPasquale and the favorable outcomes
because of this. She also mentioned that some of the original grant
tasks will now be changed to meet some of the updated expected outcomes
and timeframes. Jeanette asked attendees to consider alternatives to get additional faculty to manage clinical sites. Dean McGarry added that all should be mindful of state regulations in this regard. Jeanette commented that CNOs in Massachusetts have posted their nurse/patient ratios and their staffing plans on the "We Care" Website. Ruth Ricciarelli added that she thought that Rhode Island does this also. John Aflague suggested that it would be a good idea to place a link from the CCRI HCF webpage to this information. Jeanette remarked on the great progress between CCRI and Care New England (CNE) CNE is proposing a nursing program for CNE employees to advance from the wait list. The program is scheduled to start in November 2007 and end at graduation December 2008. |
Jeanette will follow up with Ruth on where this information is available in Rhode Island. |
| 2. Maureen McGarry addressed the 22 clinical sites. | Maureen implored those present to look into
facilities to see if they can accommodate clinical sites, especially
in the field of Ultrasound. Maureen mentioned the NLN Web/Audio Seminar being held on November 14 at the Knight Campus. All are welcome. |
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| 3. Rhode Island Health Care Association presentation about Long Term Care | A. Hugh Hall and members of the Rhode Island
Health Care Association (RIHCA) presented a PowerPoint presentation
on Long Term Care and the opportunities that this industry presents
for clinical practice. Members of Quality Partners of RI explained
their grant which aims at changing the culture of Long Term Care
facilities.
B. Nelia Odom added that the material is posted on the Quality Partners of RI website, http://www.medqic.org
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The next meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2006 at 8:00 am in the Rear Faculty Dining Room on the Flanagan Campus.
Minutes taken by Susan Agresta.
