2019 South Carolina Nurses Association State Convention

2019 South Carolina Nurses Association
H 4522 General Bill, By G.M. Smith
A bill to amend the code of laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding section 40-33-45 so as to allow
volunteer school personnel who have been trained by a registered nurse to administer glucagon or
insulin, or both, to certain students.
05/02/19 House Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-19
Chair Commission on Professional Advocacy and Development: TK Curtis-Pugh
Number of BOD Meetings Attended: 3 of 3
2018 Activities: No Report
Continuing Education Approver Committee: Weatherly Brice
Number of Members: 8
Number of Meetings: 4
Average Attendance: Varies
2019 Activities: Focus remains on providing and maintaining initial and ongoing competency for
the Continuing Education Approver Committee (CEAC) membership. Quarterly CEAC meetings
include an update from the CEAC Chair with information dissemination from the ANCC Approver/
Provider Unit monthly virtual calls. The quarterly member updates provide an enhanced mechanism
for members to remain current with ANCC Criteria in addition to providing a forum to discuss
Nursing Professional Development trending topics. CEAC meets quarterly in conjunction with
continuing education application review cycles. Virtual meetings are held twice a year to increase
accessibility for members with geographically diverse backgrounds.
In December 2018, the CEAC Provider Unit Update was conducted via webinar to assist in reduction
of travel expenses for Provider Unit personnel and increase accessibility to content. Thirty-five (35)
participated in the Webinar with plans to offer again in 2019.
The goal for 2018-2019 was met with the SCNA CEAC excited to report that a successful reaccreditation
of the Approver Unit was accomplished in June 2018. Members of the CEAC
Committee, Executive Leadership/Administration of SCNA, and Board participated in the
ANCC virtual visit to amplify and clarify the previous Approver Unit application submission for
re-accreditation. The virtual visit and application submission process was led by Lead Nurse
Planner and CEAC Chair, Weatherly Brice which resulted in successful re-accreditation status. The
2nd goal of achieving Competency Validation for the Nurse Peer Review Leader and Reviewers
was accomplished with all CEAC members completing the 2018-19 ANCC Gold Standard CE
Competency. Future goals include a gap analysis to determine methods to increase support of
Provider Unit knowledge of re-accreditation process and Implementation of Education for Nurse
Peer Reviewers following results of the Gold Standard Competency Assessment.
To date, CEAC has approved sixteen (16) Individual Activities and seven (7) Provider Unit
Applications. The CEAC Committee remains active with providing excellent customer service,
approving quality continuing education programs, and support of the Approved Provider Units.
Continuing Education Provider Committee: Mary Wessinger
Number of Members: 7
Number of Meetings: as needed by email
Average Attendance: 5
2018 Activities:
SCNA had a very successful State Convention in North Charleston this past October.
Communicated with SCNA staff regarding the CNE to be offered to all nurses (to include APRN's)
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