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The Official Publication of the Utah Nurses Association . sion rofes ne P les. O y Ro Man UTAH NURSE Volume 24 • Number 4 November, December 2015, January 2016 Quarter ly public ation di rect mai led to ap proxima tely 30, 000 RNs a nd LPNs i Inside n Utah. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Medicaid Expansion I was recently in St George for a visit with my family out those times that allow us Page 3 and I had a great time seeing all the things there are to to enjoy not just our families do. Despite a few days of hot weather, we really enjoyed and friends, but also find all town had to offer. It reminded me how important it is time to talk to those you for each and every one of us to take care of ourselves. work with and to share time Although my family has often driven through the St. with colleagues as well as George area on the way to other places, this was the family. first time we stayed for a visit. I found it regenerating and In times of stress and fast rejuvenating. paced life, it is imperative to The Window St. George is one of many truly beautiful places in stop and take time to take to the Body: Utah. Now that school is back in session and families are care of ourselves as well. back in the busy groove of fast paced lives, it is important We spend our careers taking Catherine Coverston Oral Health to stop and take some time to review the wonderful care of others; it is time to summer you had with your families. Remember to seek take care of ourselves. Page 4 ATTENTION HOME HEALTH NURSES... The UNA board is seeking insight into present-day home-health nursing practice. If you currently work in home-health would Vaccines you please respond to the following questions (please send Across the We need responses to [email protected] – all responses will be kept Lifespan strictly confidential): Page 6 your input! 1. What is current nursing practice expectations of RNs who work in home-health agencies? www.utnurse.org 2. How many and what type of unlicensed assistive personnel do RNs delegate to? 3. What types of patient care activities are currently delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel? 4. If the unlicensed assistive personnel have questions (during working hours), what is the RN Attention UNA availability to answer the questions? Members Members of the UNA board are not as familiar as you are with current home-health nursing practice and seek input from our members who participate in this area of nursing. If there is anything else You can now find us on Facebook. Just search Utah Nurses Association and look for the page with the that you feel would help us better understand home-health nursing practices, please feel free to add UNA logo. We will be posting updates for upcoming it to your response. events and information on conventions in our blog. Thank you so much. UNA Board of Directors Presort Standard 1 President’s Message US Postage PAID 2 From the Editor Permit #14 Princeton, MN 3 Special Session on Medicaid Expansion current resident or 55371 4 The Window to the Body: The Effect of Oral Health on Overall Health 5 On the National Front 6 Vaccines Across the Lifespan 9 In Memoriam Content 11 GRC Committee News 11 From the Membership Committee Page 2 • Utah Nurse November, December 2015, January 2016 PUBLICATION 2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE President Catherine Coverston, PhD, RN Past President Kathleen, Kaufman, MS, RN First Vice President Peggy H. Anderson, MSN, RN The Utah Nurse Publication Schedule for 2016 Second Vice President Aimee McLean, BSN, RN, CCHP EDITOR Secretary Alana Jacobs, PhD, APRN Issue Material Due to UNA Office Treasurer Karen de la Cruz, MSN, RN, AACNP/FNP Feb/March/April 2016 December 7, 2015 Guidelines for Article Development DIRECTORS AT LARGE Aimee McLean, BSN, RN, CCHP The UNA welcomes articles for publication. There is Sharon K. Dingman, DNP, RN no payment for articles published in the Utah Nurse. Amy Marie White, BSN, RN Hello fellow Utah nurses! Fall us upon us and with the 1. Articles should be microsoft word using a 12 point changing colors in the leaves, we will see some changes font. STAFF MEMBERS at the UNA as well. The yearly election has now passed 2. Article length should not exceed five (5) pages Office Manager Lisa Trim and we will be welcoming in a few new board members 8 x 11 Continuing Education Open and others will take on new positions. As always, we 3. All reference should be cited at the end of the Lobbyist Justin Stewart continue to encourage each and every one of you to join article. Editor Aimee McLean, BSN, RN, CCHP the UNA and to participate in leadership for our state. 4. Articles (if possible) should be submitted Each and every voice is important and we would love to electronically. hear from all of you. I encourage letters to the editor with COMMITTEE things that excite you or infuriate you or just interest you. Submissions should be sent to: [email protected] or CHAIRS & LIAISONS If it is important to you it is likely important to many other Attn: Editorial Committee | Utah Nurses Association nurses across the state. We understand that life is busy By-Laws 4505 S. Wasatch Blvd., Suite 330B Continuing Education Open and sometimes we are not in a position to fully participate Salt Lake City, UT 84124 in professional organizations, but most of us can find Finance Karen de la Cruz, MSN, RN, AACNP/FNP Phone: 801-272-4510 Government Relations Kathleen Kaufman, MS, RN a few minutes to write an email or send a letter. Our Membership Sharon K. Dingman, DNP, RN careers are not only our livelihood; they are our passions. Nominating Ginette (Ginny) Pepper PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA As you read this issue, please also be thinking of things Marguerite Brown, MS, RN that are important to you as a nurse or things you would Monte Roberts DNP, RN be interested in learning more about. Then drop us a quick line to let us know what you think. Let me know what you enjoyed, what you didn’t and what you would UTAH NURSES FOUNDATION like to see in future issues. Fall is a time for change; help President Marianne Craven, PhD, RN us to change in a way that better supports you and all NIGHTINGALE Kathleen Kaufman, MS, RN you do. Have a wonderful holiday season! TRIBUTE Catherine Coverston, PhD, RN ANA MEMBERSHIP The basic Nightingale Tribute to be offered in ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES a nurses funeral will take Catherine Coverston, PhD, RN about two minutes to deliver Donna Richards, PhD, RN and can fit in many different areas of any funeral service. The PRODUCTION words, pronouns and content can and should Publisher Arthur L. 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