Respiratory Care Society of Washington
Fourth Quarter Board of Directors Meeting/Transition Meeting
November 19, 2011
(formated as submiited)
Meeting called to order at 08:30 and opening remarks given by outgoing President, Scott Mahoney.
Roll Call taken by Secretary, Susan Gibbs. All are present with the exception of Central Chapter
President Daniel Nordstrom and Board of Directors member Craig Hillborn who are excused. Also
present but not listed on the roll call sheet are Earl Moore and Michelle Pedicorn.
Minutes of the 3rd quarter meeting were reviewed, amended and approved as amended.
Finance Report given by Treasure Jim Kumpula. Available checking acct. balance 31,511.11. Available
saving acct balance 10,714.32 for a total of 42,225.43. Master Card -191.00.
President Elect, Greg Carter has a proposed budget for 2012 that will be tabled until the Transition
meeting.
Membership: Denis Bing reports there are 1162 AARC/RCSW members which is approx 50% of licensed
practioners in the state. The AARC has Washington listed as the highest membership per licensed
practioner and at > 50%
Program: Bob Bonner stated ETOH related behavior affected the Sputum Bowl Contest. Discussion
followed. In regard to vendor booths, a free booth will be awarded to the vendor who sponsors a
speaker. The question was raised if the RCSW will have a booth in the exhib hall and how will it be
manned. To be discussed further at a later time.
RCSW State Conference Status Report - Discussion followed. Further discussion will be held at the
Managers Round Table.
Scholarship: Garth Arkell commented on the process of dispersing the scholarship. Eric Anderson
suggested using AARC Connect as a guideline.
By-Laws: Committee will review for any recommended changes. Recommended changes are then
forwarded to the AARC for approval prior to RCSW vote of approval.
Communications/Webmaster: Terry Smith, Jackie Ray and Jon Jahns. Two newsletters have been
circulated via e-mail. A suggestion was made to mail out a hard copy once a year and look at
advertising as a means to help offset the printing and mailing costs. A discussion was started regarding
the RCSW website, which many felt to be cumbersome. President Scott charged the committee with
reviewing the website and making recommendations. The Face Book page has had over 100 “Likes”.
Delegate Report: Eric Anderson/Jon Jahns -
1. $68,000.00 currently in the AARC Disaster Fund. This past year 45 RTs were in need of need of these
funds were awarded $500.00 each.
2. Drive for COPD - go to AARC website for info. The push is to get RTs involved in both community
based and home care.
3. 4. The AARC has put aside 250,000.00 to hire a firm that will evaluate the evidence that will guide the
changed to our Clinical Practice Guidelines. This panel of experts will assess the data working the first
the CPGs that are high volume, high risk and high cost. We need to influence that we are delivering the
highest quality care through our evidence based guidelines.
5. 6. Congressman Ross, champion of HR 941 which provides access to Medicare part B, is set to
retire. We need to invigorate and multiply our efforts. The AARC will sponser the 13th Annual Hill Days
March 5 & 6, 2012.
7. 8. The AARC will have a Virtual Lobby Day starting the week prior to Hill Day. Each affilliate needs to
formalize and update the 435 plan.
9. 10. 2015 - Appointed a task force that visited with the NN2 group who believe we do not have a
transparent process. Now doing a gap analysis of what needs to be done. Analyze competencies - what
needs to be added or deleted from programs. Look at NBRC matrix what needs to be changed in the
exam structure by comparing the competencies. Develop surveys for managers to gather info. We need
to drive the change that healthcare changes create.
11. National membership is approx 52,800 out of 161,000 licensed RTs in the US. The AARC goal is to
increase membership to 80,500 = 50%.
12. RCSW received $33.00 this qtr from co-marketing. There are courses to place on the RCSW website
and advertise their availability.
13. New addition of the Guidelines to Aerosol Delivery Devices will be available online for the nonrespiratory community.
14. Safety checklists have been developed for Adults, Pediatrics, and Neonates to be used during
transportation of the patient without an RT.
15. Another checklist is in the works that will assist the RT score the ICU patient to determine if they are
at risk for transport.
Eric’s goals are to have all the paperwork completed and submitted by March 2012 for the Summit
Award and to become involved in the US COPD Coalition.
Legislative Report: Gary Wickman/Carl Hinkson - Gary submitted an article to the AARC Times and was
also mentioned at the Award Ceremony during Nationals. Gary received a proposed contract from Nick
Federici.
There is still a rule change the RCSW re: what meds the RT can deliver that remains under moritorium
by the Governor. It will be a goal of 2012 to get that rule change at a state level.
PAC meeting to be held March 5th & 6th, 2012. RCSW to send a delegate. HR941 will be high on the
agenda, however there is no Senate version at this time.
2nd Pulmonary Fibrosis Act - to raise public awareness.
DOH - updating computer systems that would allow for online license renewal.
Public Awareness - no report.
Chapter Affairs: Carl Hinkson - all have been active.
Eastern Chapter: Denny Duncan - Conference held this past summer put on by students. Discussion held
re: seed money from RCSW. Motion made that net proceeds from student conference go back to
student organization at Spokane Community College. Motion seconded. More discussion
followed. Motion tabled until later today.
Puget Sound Chapter: Bob Bonner - several connerences were held this qtr., also held manager’s
meetings.
Cascade Chapter: Daniel Nordstrom - held a meeting this past June. Discussed the PICC line program.
Mt Rainier Chapter: Jackie Ray - held a student conference that was very well attended but by only a
small number of students. Michelle Pedicorn introduced as the new chapter president.
Central Chapter: forwarded report - two meetings were held this year with another scheduled for
November 30.
Elections: Fred Goglia - defered to new business.
Strategic Planning: Greg Carter - defered to Transition meeting.
Sleep: Nicki Bly - The AARC has webcasts available and protocol resource directory. The AASM has now
accept the CRT-SDS and the RRT-SDS credentials.
Old Business: Scott - We still owe Nick Federici $3150.00 for 2008. Motion made and seconded to pay
outstanding balance. Motion carried.
New Business: Scott - 2011 election results - 104 votes cast of which 86 are valid. Motion made and
seconded to certify election results and passed. Motion made to delete election ballots, seconded and
passed.
Carl Hinkson submitted a written Motion Form to direct the President to select an ad hoc chair to
organize a new specialty section of the organization called the “RCSW management section” Discussion
followed. Move made to amend the motion to add line item to budget, seconded. Called to question
and carried.
A written report was passed to everyone present from the RT School Study Committee re:
Recommendations to RCSW Board.
Motion made to adjourn meeting, seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M.
Board Meeting called back into session by Scott at 14:30. Call to question previous motion made re:
dispersition of net proceeds made from student conference on the east side. The question was voted
on and passed - the net proceeds will go the the student organization at Spokane Community College.
Motion made to accept amended budgets for 2012, seconded and carried.
Motion made to adjourn meeting, seconded and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 14:45
Respectfully Submitted
Susan Gibbs, Secretary RCSW
Addendum notes
A speaker from Sanford-Brown College in Portland gave a presentation on their position for starting a
new RT program. Written material passed out to everyone present.
Transition Meeting began at 12:30 when Scott passed on the President’s gavel to Greg Carter. Scott
then offered his thanks to the BOD for their help. Greg presented awards of appreciation to Carl for his
presidency 2010 to Scott for 2011.
Achievements of 2011 were highlighted and goals for 2012 were brought forward. The RCSW Position
Statement on RT Education in WA state was passed out to everyone as well as the School Study
Recommendations. Discussion followed. The rest of the afternoon was spent in breakout workshop
groups