Washington Nurse - Fall 2018 by WSNA

THE WASHINGTON NURSE Voter's guide 2019 Washington State Nurses Convention: Nominations, elections & more

THE WASHINGTON NURSE MAGAZINE A PUBLICATION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION | VOLUME 48, NO. 3

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Who is the WSNA-PAC and how do they work?

Which candidates will champion nursing’s issues?

How do I find out what legislative district I’m in?

W h at c a in addi n I do tion to voting ?

S ’ R E T VO E D I U G Who voted for rest breaks? Who voted against?

What are our top priorities in Olympia for 2019?

Does the WSNA-PAC e nd candidates o orse f bo major partie th s?

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Ahyoung Amber Kim, DDS; Chad Carver, DDS;Helena Becker, DMD; Hosan Park, DDS; Sean Monaghan, DDS

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Bellingham

Kennewick

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THE WASHINGTON NURSE TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOTER’S GUIDE SPECIAL EDITION

FALL 2018 Front of book

WSNA news

In focus: A message from the WSNA President ................. 3

WSNA nurses lead at national and state conventions .... 25

Voter's guide Introduction .......................................................................... 7 Decoding WSNA-PAC's endorsement process .................. 8

Upcoming events ............................................................... 29 2019 dues rates ................................................................... 30 Introducing our new logo! ................................................. 31

2018 general election endorsements ................................. 9

2019 Washington State Nurses Convention

Five Senate races we're watching ..................................... 10

Transforming health care through the power of nursing ........................................... 32

2017 legislator voting record ............................................. 12 2018 legislator voting record ............................................ 14 Presenting your WSNA-PAC board .................................... 16 The fight for rest breaks in the 2019 Session has begun .............................................. 18 2019 Advocacy Camp and Lobby Day: Change is coming... ........................................................... 21

Nominate an outstanding nurse for a 2019 Recognition Award ........................................... 34 Run for WSNA office............................................................ 36 Propose a resolution .......................................................... 38 Call for poster abstracts .................................................... 38

Get Out the Vote by November 6 ..................................... 22 What legislative district do I live in? ................................. 23 2019 Legislative Priorities .................................................. 24

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WSNA Board of Directors and Staff

President Jan Bussert, BSN, RN – Vashon Island

Chair, Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare Julia Barcott, RN – Yakima

Vice President Renata Bowlden, BSN, RN, C-EFM – University Place

Chair, Professional Nursing and Health Care Council Pamela Pasquale, MN, RN, BC, CNE – Wenatchee

Secretary / Treasurer Vee Sutherlin, MSN, RN, MEd – Nine Mile Falls

Chair, Legislative and Health Policy Council Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN – Spokane

Directors-at-Large Susan Glass, MS, BSN, RN – Spokane Jordan Pai Palimar, BSN, RN – Seattle Evelyn Street, RN, CNOR – Olympia Ann Whitley, BSN, RN, CCRN – Yakima Rosa Young, MSN, RN, MPA – Seattle

Executive Director Sally Watkins, PhD, RN Executive Assistant Emma Ruhl

Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives Anne Tan Piazza

Senior Director of Labor Christine Watts, MN, RN

Director of Organizing Tara Goode, BA, BSN, RN

Administrative Assistant, E&GW Becky Anderson

Nurse Organizers Tara Barnes, RN Sydne James, BSN, RN Judy Marken, BSN, RN Will Nesper, RN

Nurse Representatives Deborah Bessmer, BSN, RN Jayson Dick, MBA, BSN, RN Travis Elmore, BSN, RN, RN-BC Sara Frey, JD, BSN, RN Barbara Friesen, BSN, RN Carmen Garrison, BSN, RN Mara Kieval, BSN, RN Pat McClure, RN Sue O’Donnell, MSN, RN, CMN, WHNP-BC Jaclyn Perkins, BSN, RN Michele Rose, BSN, RN Hanna Welander, BSN, RN Terri Williams, MS, RN Ed Zercher, BSN, RN General / Corporate Counsel Timothy Sears General Counsel and Director of Collective Bargaining Michael Sanderson WSNA Attorney / Chief Negotiator Lane Toensmeier Paralegals Maria Pettit Jeanna Te Director of Finance Mary Reed Accounting Specialist Hue Tran Education Director Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN Director of Public Affairs Jennifer Muhm

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Communications and Digital Media Coordinator Christine Nguyen Communications Director Ruth Schubert Senior Web and Design Specialist Ben Tilden

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‘The Washington Nurse’ (ISSN# 0734-5666) newsmagazine is published by the Washington State Nurses Association. It is distributed as a benefit of membership to all WSNA members. A member subscription rate of $10 per year is included in WSNA membership dues. The institutional subscription rate is $30 per year (Canada/Mexico: US$36 per year; foreign: US$49 per year). The information in this magazine is for the benefit of WSNA members. WSNA is a multipurpose, multifaceted organization. ‘The Washington Nurse’ provides a forum for members of all specialties and interests to express their opinions. Opinions expressed in the magazine are the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the officers or membership of WSNA, unless so stated. Copyright 2018, WSNA. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission.

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L E T T E R F R O M T H E P R E S I DE N T

In focus

IN FOCUS Time to step up and speak out! Patient advocacy is not a spectator sport. We cannot sit on the sidelines and watch. When we show up and speak with one voice, our patients win. Right now, our patients are counting on us to show up and speak out for them, their families and their communities. We advocate for equal access to affordable health care. We advocate for a safe practice environment that embraces and supports our practice. Our voice is amplified and we achieve success when we join together. Serve WSNA in an elected or appointed position. Serving in a WSNA leadership position provides the opportunity for you to act and, in collaboration with your colleagues, make a difference. Detailed information about the upcoming WSNA elections is available in this issue. There is a wide variety of interesting opportunities for you to consider. If you are currently serving WSNA in an elected or appointed leadership position, thank you! I hope you will speak to other WSNA members about the meaningful work you do. Encourage and mentor others to step up. Hope to see you at the WSNA Convention May 1-3, 2019. Assist in the campaign activities of your favorite candidate. This issue of the Washington Nurse includes an update on our political and legislative advocacy work. The results of our candidate interview and candidate endorsement process is included. The WSNA-PAC has been hard at work interviewing candidates for the state legislature. Candidates who supported our agenda and scored well in the interview process were endorsed. Your assistance in a political campaign is not only appreciated by the candidate but also goes a long way to establishing a relationship that will be valuable for years to come. Attend Lobby Day! Your WSNA Legislative and Health Policy Council and PAC have done some excellent work this summer. The 2019 Legislative Agenda is complete and plans for Lobby Day and Advocacy Camp are being finalized. We have momentum going into this next legislative session. You want to be there! You can make a difference. VOTE! We all need to vote. Elections can be decided by a very narrow margin. Your vote matters! Stay connected If we have your email on file, you will receive “Call to Action” alerts during the legislative session. You will have an opportunity to add your voice to promote legislation to advance our WSNA legislative agenda. Stay connected to ANA legislation and health policy work by accessing rnaction.org.

PHOTO: MERYL SCHENKER

Jan Bussert, BSN, RN WSNA President

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Washington State Nurses Foundation

Your support for tomorrow’s careers Your contributions to the Washington State Nurses Foundation support the academic advancement of outstanding nursing students pursuing Associate, Bachelors, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Congratulations to the following students who have been awarded scholarships by the Washington State Nurses Foundation for the 2018-2019 academic year!

Academic year 2018-2019 Associate ($1,500)

Luu Phan (Highline College), Karina Paul (Clark College) and Krysta Hess (Whatcom Community College)

Baccalaureate ($2,000)

Allison Walter (Gonzaga University) and Hem Acharya (Washington State University)

Masters ($2,000)

Marit Knutson (Seattle Pacific University)

Doctoral ($1,500)

Bridgett Chandler (Seattle University)

Judy Huntington Scholarship Fund ($2,000)

Ingrid Anderson (Gonzaga University)

Deo Little Scholarship Fund ($2,500)

Sophia Cima (Seattle University)

New scholarships WSNF is proud to announce two new scholarships available for the 2019-20 academic year. These scholarships, made possible by the American Nurses Foundation, will be available for three years for a total of $6,000 in new scholarship funding to support registered nurse education. One of the scholarships is for an MSN, DNP or PhD student. The second is designated for a BSN, MSN, DNP or PhD student. These scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate advocacy, leadership and excellence. Learn more about WSNF scholarship eligibility and application requirements at wsna.org/wsnf/scholarship.

The primary goal of the Washington State Nurses Foundation is to advance our profession and facilitate nursing’s contribution to the health of the community. WSNF was established in 1982 to award grants and nursing scholarships, and to support educational advancement for the future of nursing. Contributions to WSNF are tax-deductible and are used for the clinical, literary, scientific and educational advancement of the nursing profession. wsna.org/wsnf

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Because you should be more worried about what’s inside your books than how to pay for them... The Washington State Nurses Foundation annually awards scholarships to qualified students preparing for a career as a registered nurse and to those seeking advanced degrees. The minimum amount of each scholarship is $1,000.

Application Deadline & Scholarship Award Materials must be postmarked by February 8, 2019, and scholarship award announcements will be made by April 14, 2019. To Apply You can find an application form in downloadable PDF format at www.wsna.org/wsnf. Undergraduate student applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to an associate or baccalaureate nursing degree. Graduate student applicants must be admitted to an accredited graduate nursing program and be a WSNA member in good standing to be eligible to apply for a scholarship. Applicants must be a Washington state resident or be enrolled in an nursing program located in Washington state, and must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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Introduction

hank you for reading this important issue of The Washington Nurse magazine. We often say that when nurses speak, patients win — this is true at the bedside, at the state capitol and at the ballot box. I am proud to lead the nonpartisan WSNA-PAC Board and to provide this voter’s guide to WSNA members. I hope this issue is by your side as you fill out your ballot this fall. This issue and the endorsement decisions contained within represent a thorough endorsement process the WSNA-PAC Board undertook this spring and summer. My fellow board members and I read countless candidate questionnaires, we reviewed incumbents’ voting records on WSNA priority issues and we interviewed more than 35 candidates for the state legislature. You can read more about the transparent process we used to make endorsement decisions on page 8. WSNA-PAC has endorsed both Democrats and Republicans for the general election. Each endorsement is representative of the candidate’s commitment to nursing and patient safety issues. We were clear with each candidate about the legislative priorities WSNA will pursue in 2019 – those can be found on page 24. Endorsed candidates have committed to support those priorities. As the Chair of the WSNA-PAC Board, I see the way nurses stand up for patients through their political engagement. It happens through monthly contributions to the WSNA-PAC (you can contribute at wsna.org/pac/donate). It happens when nurses volunteer to interview candidates for elected office and when nurses volunteer to help get out the vote by writing postcards, by making phone calls and by talking with voters at the door. In 2018, we know that getting out the vote is more important than ever. In these last days before the general election, check in with the candidates WSNA-PAC has endorsed — they need your support to ensure voters in their district turn in their ballots. You can contact the campaigns directly to volunteer. Thank you for taking the time to read this issue, to vote and to mobilize your family, friends and colleagues. Onward to November!

WHEN NURSES SPEAK, PATIENTS WIN

Chris Birchem, RN Chair, WSNA-PAC Board

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Endorsements

HOW DO WE DECIDE?

Decoding WSNA-PAC’s endorsement process

ach election cycle, the Washington State Nurses Association Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) receives dozens of requests for endorsement. Why? Because candidates value the support of nurses, and WSNA-PAC’s endorsement sends a strong message to voters. WSNA-PAC supports candidates and incumbents who are strong on nursing and patient safety issues, regardless of political party affiliation. As nurses, we value transparency and integrity — and our endorsement process reflects that.

Outreach to all candidates As part of a fair endorsement process, WSNA-PAC reaches out to all candidates who file with the Secretary of State to run for the state legislature or statewide office, such as Governor or Attorney General. Each candidate is emailed a candidate questionnaire, which he/she is invited to complete and send back to the WSNA-PAC Board. Not all candidates choose to respond to the WSNA-PAC, but all candidates are invited to participate in the endorsement process.

Candidate evaluation

Board is scored, and candidates are invited to interview. Candidate interview Candidates who choose to interview with WSNAPAC Board members and nurses have an opportunity to engage in deeper conversation about their backgrounds, experiences and their priorities. These interviews also give candidates the opportunity to hear directly from nurses about the budget and policy issues that affect nurses and patients. WSNAPAC Board members and nurses who participate in candidate interviews complete an evaluation of each candidate interview. Legislative voting record (incumbents only) Candidates currently serving in the legislature (referred to as “incumbents”) are also evaluated on how they voted on nursing priorities and key issues. WSNA’s 2017 and 2018 Legislative Voting Records are printed in this issue of The Washington Nursee and available online. These records illustrate that most nursing issues have bipartisan support.

The WSNA-PAC board evaluates candidates based on: Candidate questionnaire The first step of WSNA-PAC’s endorsement process is the candidate questionnaire. Candidates receive a document that outlines nursing policy and budget priorities, and asks candidates how they would address or vote on certain issues if elected. Each questionnaire that is returned to the WSNA-PAC

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In addition to these evaluation tools, WSNA-PAC also takes into account the makeup of the legislative district and past voting patterns. ■

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Endorsements

2018 general election endorsements The WSNA-PAC has endorsed the following candidates running for the Washington State Legislature. The 2018 general election is Tuesday, November 6. (Not sure which legislative district you're in? Check page 23.) LD 01 House 1

Derek Stanford

LD 25 House 1

Jamie Smith

LD 38 House 1

June Robinson

LD 01 House 2

Shelley Kloba

LD 25 House 2

Brian Duthie

LD 38 House 2

Mike Sells

LD 03 House 1

Marcus Riccelli

LD 26

Senate

Emily Randall

LD 41

House 1

Tana Senn

LD 03 House 2

Timm Ormsby

LD 27 House 1

Laurie Jinkins

LD 41

House 2

My-Linh Thai

LD 05 House 1* Chad Magendanz

LD 27 House 2

Jake Fey

LD 42 Senate

Pinky Vargas

LD 05 House 1* Bill Ramos

LD 28 House 1

Mari Leavitt

LD 43 House 1

Nicole Macri

LD 05 House 2

Lisa Callan

LD 28 House 2

Christine Kilduff

LD 43 House 2

Frank Chopp

LD 06 Senate

Jeff Holy

LD 29 Senate

Steve Conway

LD 44 House 1

John Lovick

LD 06 House 1

Mike Volz

LD 29 House 1

Melanie Morgan

LD 44 House 2

Jared Mead

LD 06 House 2

Dave Wilson

LD 29 House 2

Steve Kirby

LD 45 Senate

Manka Dhingra

LD 10 House 1

Norma Smith

LD 30 Senate

Mark Miloscia

LD 45 House 2

Larry Springer

LD 10 House 2

Dave Paul

LD 30 House 1

Mike Pellicciotti

LD 46 House 1

Gerry Pollet

LD 11

House 1

Zack Hudgins

LD 30 House 2

Kristine Reeves

LD 46 House 2

Javier Valdez

LD 11

House 2

Steve Bergquist

LD 31

Phil Fortunato

LD 47 House 1

Debra Entenman

LD 14

House 2

Gina (McCabe) Mosbrucker

LD 32 Senate

Maralyn Chase

LD 47 House 2

Pat Sullivan

LD 32 House 1

Cindy Ryu

LD 48 Senate

Patty Kuderer

LD 16

House 2

Skyler Rude

LD 33 Senate

Karen Keiser

LD 48 House 1

Vandana Slatter

LD 17

House 1

Tanisha Harris

LD 33 House 1

Tina Orwall

LD 48 House 2

Amy Walen

LD 18

House 2

Kathy Gillespie

LD 33 House 2

Mia Gregerson

LD 49 House 1

Sharon Wylie

LD 19

House 1

Erin Frasier

LD 34 Senate

Shannon Braddock

LD 49 House 2

Monica Stonier

LD 19

House 2

Brian Blake

LD 34 House 1

Eileen Cody

LD 21

House 1

Strom Peterson

LD 34 House 2

Joe Fitzgibbon

LD 21

House 2

Lillian Ortiz-Self

LD 36 House 1

Noel Frame

LD 36 House 2

Gael Tarleton

LD 37 Senate

Rebecca Saldana

LD 37 House 1

Sharon Tomiko Santos

LD 37 House 2

Eric Pettigrew

LD 38 Senate

John McCoy

LD 22 House 1

Laurie Dolan

LD 22 House 2

Beth Doglio

LD 23 House 1

Sherry Appleton

LD 23 House 2

Drew Hansen

LD 24 House 1

Mike Chapman

LD 24 House 2

Steve Tharinger

Senate

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Senate races

Five Senate races we’re watching Meet the WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates As nurses, we know it’s important to elect candidates who support patient safety and who will help makes gains for our profession. This election cycle, there are 17 House seats in play and five Senate races that will not only determine the balance of power in Olympia, but also have the potential to help advance WSNA’s 2019 Legislative Priorities. If you are in one of these “districts to watch,” we hope you will consider supporting the candidates endorsed by the WSNA-PAC. Help us build a pro-nurse majority in Olympia!

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6th Legislative District

26th Legislative District

Spokane

Gig Harbor

Senator Michael Baumgartner is stepping down, providing an opportunity to elect a pro-nurse candidate in the 6th Legislative District in Spokane. Current State Representative Jeff Holy (R) is running for this open seat and faces Democrat Jessa Lewis. Given his 100% voting record on nursing and patient safety issues in the House, WSNAPAC endorsed Jeff Holy in this race. Jeff Holy currently represents Spokane’s 6th Legislative District in the State House of Representatives. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired Spokane police officer. Outside of his legislative duties, Rep. Holy currently works as an attorney in private practice. Rep. Holy is an active member of his community. He has served as a board member of Spokane Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and is a current board member of Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP). He also serves as a board member of Law Enforcement & Fire Fighter Retirement system (LEOFF II). During his time in the House, Rep. Holy voted to support uninterrupted rest and meal breaks for nurses in both 2017 and 2018. We look forward to his strong support in the Senate!

Longtime Senator Jan Angel is retiring, making the 26th one of the top races to watch in Washington state. WSNA-PAC endorsed candidate Emily Randall (D) in this race. While this district has had three Republican state legislators in recent years, the primary election showed strong potential for this district to flip politically in the 2018 election. Emily Randall grew up on the Kitsap Peninsula in a union household and is now running for the State Senate, with health care and education as her top priorities. Emily says, “For 10 years I have held professional roles at Planned Parenthood, Children’s Hospital, and Wellesley College, helping people access the health care they need and the education opportunities they deserve.” Emily is active in her community, serving as an Advisory Committee member to Olympic College’s Organizational Leadership & Resource Management Program. She serves on the CTE Trades Council for the Peninsula School District and is a Board Member for Q Youth Resources, an organization supporting gender and sexual minority youth. During her interview with the WSNA-PAC Board, Emily shared that her advocacy for health care is personal. Her sister was born with severe developmental and physical disabilities, and Emily credits her sister’s access to Medicaid with allowing her to live a happy life for 19 years in their family home.

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Senate races

Not sure which legislative district you're in? Check page 23.

30th Legislative District

42nd Legislative District

48th Legislative District

Federal Way

Bellingham

Bellevue

Senator Mark Miloscia (R) has served the 30th Legislative District since 1999. He has a strong voting record on nursing and patient safety issues. The WSNA-PAC Board interviewed Senator Miloscia in May and were impressed with his strong support on issues such as rest breaks, mental/behavioral health and surprise billing. Mark Miloscia has represented the 30th Legislative District as a State Senator since 2014 and as State Representative from 1999– 2013. He currently serves as ranking member on the State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee and is a member of both the Human Services & Corrections Committee and the Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee. Outside of his elected capacity, Senator Miloscia works as a substitute teacher in the Auburn School District. He is a retired Air Force officer and was a B-52 pilot and contract manager in the service for 10 years. Senator Miloscia holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Air Force Academy, a master’s in clinical psychology from Chapman University, and an MBA from the University of North Dakota. During his interview with the WSNAPAC Board, Senator Miloscia expressed his support for the rest breaks bill, as well as for solutions to address workplace violence and surprise billing. He has been very active in conversations to address the opioid epidemic both in his district and in Olympia.

Former president of the Bellingham City Council Pinky Vargas (D) is challenging longtime State Senator Doug Ericksen in the 42nd Legislative District, which runs from Bellingham east into rural Whatcom County. While this Senate seat has been long held by a Republican, Democratic candidates received 54 percent of the vote in 2018 Primary Election — making this district ripe to elect a new Senator. Pinky Vargas has served two terms on the Bellingham City Council, including a stint as council president. She has worked for Puget Sound Energy for eight years, traveling throughout Whatcom County to collaborate with businesses and communities on energy efficiency. She currently serves as a board member for the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Whatcom County Parks & Recreation, as well as for Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism. Pinky says, “Health care should be a right not a privilege. No Washington family — regardless of their financial situation — should go bankrupt or lose their home because they have been in an accident or have medical needs.” Pinky spent an hour with the WSNA-PAC Board and is extremely supportive of WSNA’s priority issues.

WSNA-PAC is proud to endorse Senator Patty Kuderer (D) in the 48th Legislative District. Senator Kuderer received 60 percent of the 2018 primary election vote and will face former 48th district Senator Rodney Tom in the general election. Senator Kuderer has served the 48th Legislative District since 2015, first as State Representative, and then in 2017 she was appointed to the Senate. Senator Kuderer believes that health care is a right and serves as vice chair of the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee. She also serves as the vice chair of the State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections Committee and sits on the Financial Institutions & Insurance and Labor & Commerce committees. Outside of her elected capacity, Senator Kuderer has practiced law for more than 30 years. She currently sits on the Board of the Anti-Defamation League Seattle, serving on its Civil Rights Committee. Senator Kuderer has volunteered with many communitybased organizations including Sacred Heart Social Concerns, Congregations for the Homeless, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Virtue’s Children Nepal and Chrysalis Domestic Violence Clinic. Senator Kuderer has been a strong advocate for nurses and patient safety in Olympia, and we look forward to continuing to work with her in the 2019 Legislative Session.

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2017 Legislator voting record

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Legislator voting records As part of its endorsement process, the WSNA-PAC Board reviews the voting records of candidates currently serving in the Legislature, or incumbents. The legislator voting records are developed based on priority bills that WSNA supported during the state legislative sessions. Not all WSNA priority bills were voted on in both chambers, which is why the bills lists differ from Senate to House. As the voting records below indicate, most nursing issues have bipartisan support in Olympia.

2017 BILL

VOT E

1. HB 1714

Safe Nurse Staffing

2. HB 1715

Nurse Rest & Meal Breaks

L G

3. HB 1346 School Nurse Supervision

E Excused

4. HB 1432 Foundational Public Health Services, House vote 5. HB 2114

Yes

R Resigned

Balanced Billing (Medical Debt), House vote

6. HB 1427 Opioid Treatment Programs 7. SB 5975 Paid Family and Medical Leave 8. SB 5800 Mental Health Provider Duty to Warn (Volk Bill), Senate vote

Senator

District

Angel, Jan (R)

Bailey, Barbara (R)

Baumgartner, Michael (R)

Becker, Randi (R)

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G G G L L L G L L L L L G L L L L G L G L L L L L

L L L L L L L L L G G L L L L G G L L L G G L G G

Billig, Andy (D)

Braun, John (R)

Brown, Sharon (R)

Carlyle, Reuven (D)

Chase, Maralyn (D)

Cleveland, Annette (D)

Conway, Steve (D)

Darneille, Jeannie (D)

Ericksen, Doug (R)

Fain, Joe (R)

Fortunato, Phil (R)

Frockt, David (D)

Hasegawa, Bob (D)

Hawkins, Brad (R)

Hobbs, Steve (D)

Honeyford, Jim (R)

Hunt, Sam (D)

Keiser, Karen (D)

King, Curtis (R)

Kuderer, Patty (D)

Liias, Marko (D)

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Senator

District

McCoy, John (D)

Miloscia, Mark (R)

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Mullet, Mark (D)

Nelson, Sharon (D)

O'Ban, Steve (R)

Padden, Mike (R)

Palumbo, Guy (D)

Pearson, Kirk (R)

Pedersen, Jamie (D)

Ranker, Kevin (D)

Rivers, Ann (R)

Rolfes, Christine (D)

Rossi, Dino (R)

Saldaña, Rebecca (D)

Schoesler, Mark (R)

Sheldon, Tim (D)

Short, Shelly (R)

Takko, Dean (D)

Van De Wege, Kevin (D)

Walsh, Maureen (R)

Warnick, Judy (R)

Wellman, Lisa (D)

Wilson, Lynda (R)

Zeiger, Hans (R)

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Representative Appleton, Sherry (D)

District

Pos.

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L G L L G G G L L L L G G L L L G

Barkis, Andrew (R)

Bergquist, Steve (D)

Blake, Brian (D)

Buys, Vincent (R)

L L L L L

Caldier, Michelle (R)

Chandler, Bruce (R)

Chapman, Mike (D)

Chopp, Frank (D)

Clibborn, Judy (D)

Cody, Eileen (D)

Condotta, Cary (R)

L L L L L L

DeBolt, Richard (R)

Dent, Tom (R)

Doglio, Beth (D)

Dolan, Laurie (D)

Dye, Mary (R)

Farrell, Jessyn (D)

Fey, Jake (D)

Fitzgibbon, Joe (D)

Frame, Noel (D)

Goodman, Roger (D)

Gregerson, Mia (D)

Griffey, Dan (R)

Haler, Larry (R)

Hansen, Drew (D)

Hargrove, Mark (R)

Harmsworth, Mark (R)

Harris, Paul (R)

Hayes, Dave (R)

Holy, Jeff (R)

Hudgins, Zack (D)

Irwin, Morgan (R)

Jenkin, Bill (R)

Jinkins, Laurie (D)

L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

Graves, Paul (R)

Johnson, Norm (R)

Kagi, Ruth (D)

Kilduff, Christine (D)

Kirby, Steve (D)

Klippert, Brad (R)

Kloba, Shelley (D)

Koster, John (R)

Kraft, Vicki (R)

Kretz, Joel (R)

Lovick, John (D)

Lytton, Kristine (D)

MacEwen, Drew (R)

Kristiansen, Dan (R)

L L L L G L L L L L L L L L L L L L G L L L L L L L G L L L L L L G L L L G L L L L

Representative

District

Pos.

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L L L L L G G L L L L L L L L L L G L L L L L L L L L L L G L L L G L L L L L L G L L G L L L L G

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Macri, Nicole (D)

Manweller, Matt (R)

Maycumber, Jacquelin (R)

McBride, Joan (D)

McCabe, Gina (R)

McCaslin, Bob (R)

McDonald, Joyce (R)

Morris, Jeff (D)

Muri, Dick (R)

Nealey, Terry (R)

Orcutt, Ed (R)

Ormsby, Timm (D)

Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D)

Orwall, Tina (D)

Pellicciotti, Mike (D)

Peterson, Strom (D)

Pettigrew, Eric (D)

Pike, Liz (R)

L L L L L L G L L G L L

Pollet, Gerry (D)

Reeves, Kristine (D)

Riccelli, Marcus (D)

Robinson, June (D)

Rodne, Jay (R)

Ryu, Cindy (D)

Santos, Sharon Tomiko (D)

Sawyer, David (D)

Schmick, Joe (R)

Sells, Mike (D)

Senn, Tana (D)

Shea, Matt (R)

Slatter, Vandana (D)

Smith, Norma (R)

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Springer, Larry (D)

Stambaugh, Melanie (R)

Stanford, Derek (D)

Steele, Mike (R)

Stokesbary, Drew (R)

Stonier, Monica Jurado (D)

Sullivan, Pat (D)

Tarleton, Gael (D)

Taylor, David (R)

Tharinger, Steve (D)

Van Werven, Luanne (R)

Vick, Brandon (R)

Volz, Mike (R)

Walsh, Jim (R)

Wilcox, J.T. (R)

Wylie, Sharon (D)

Young, Jesse (R)

L G L G G L L L G L G G L G G L G

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L L L L

L G G L L L L L L G L L L L G L L L G L L E

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2018 Legislator voting record

2018 BILL

VOT E

1. HB 1047

Secure Medicine Return

2. HB 1715

Rest Breaks, House vote

3. HB 1715

Rest Breaks, Senate Labor & Commerce Committee

4. HB 1715

Rest Breaks, Senate Ways & Means Committee

5. HB 2114

Surprise Billing (Medical Debt), House vote

6. HB 2114

Surprise Billing, Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee

7. HB 2114

Surprise Billing, Senate Ways & Means Committee

8. HB 2143

WA State Opportunity Scholarship Program (Advanced Degree Health Profession)

9. HB 2489

Opioid Prevention and Treatment, House vote

10. HB 2489

Opioid Prevention and Treatment, Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee

11. HB 2489

Opioid Prevention and Treatment, Senate Ways & Means Committee

Senator

District

Angel, Jan (R)

Bailey, Barbara (R)

Baumgartner, Michael (R)

Becker, Randi (R)

Billig, Andy (D)

Braun, John (R)

Brown, Sharon (R)

Carlyle, Reuven (D)

Chase, Maralyn (D)

Cleveland, Annette (D)

Conway, Steve (D)

Darneille, Jeannie (D)

Dhingra, Manka (D)

Ericksen, Doug (R)

Fain, Joe (R)

L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L

Fortunato, Phil (R)

Frockt, David (D)

Hasegawa, Bob (D)

Hawkins, Brad (R)

Hobbs, Steve (D)

Honeyford, Jim (R)

Hunt, Sam (D)

Keiser, Karen (D)

King, Curtis (R)

Kuderer, Patty (D)

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L L L L L L L

G G G L L L

L L

L G

Yes No

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Senator

District

Liias, Marko (D)

L L

McCoy, John (D)

Miloscia, Mark (R)

L L G L L

Mullet, Mark (D)

L L L L

L L G G L G L L L L L L L L L L L G L L L L L

Nelson, Sharon (D)

O'Ban, Steve (R)

Padden, Mike (R)

Palumbo, Guy (D)

Pedersen, Jamie (D)

Ranker, Kevin (D)

Rivers, Ann (R)

Rolfes, Christine (D)

Saldaña, Rebecca (D)

Schoesler, Mark (R)

Sheldon, Tim (D)

Short, Shelly (R)

Takko, Dean (D)

Van De Wege, Kevin (D)

Wagoner, Keith

Walsh, Maureen (R)

Warnick, Judy (R)

Wellman, Lisa (D)

Wilson, Lynda (R)

Zeiger, Hans (R)

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District

Pos.

Appleton, Sherry (D)

Representative

Barkis, Andrew (R)

Bergquist, Steve (D)

Blake, Brian (D)

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Buys, Vincent (R)

Caldier, Michelle (R)

Chandler, Bruce (R)

Chapman, Mike (D)

Chopp, Frank (D)

Clibborn, Judy (D)

Cody, Eileen (D)

Condotta, Cary (R)

DeBolt, Richard (R)

Dent, Tom (R)

Doglio, Beth (D)

Dolan, Laurie (D)

Dye, Mary (R)

Eslick, Carolyn

Fey, Jake (D)

Fitzgibbon, Joe (D)

Frame, Noel (D)

Goodman, Roger (D)

Graves, Paul (R)

Gregerson, Mia (D)

Griffey, Dan (R)

Haler, Larry (R)

Hansen, Drew (D)

Hargrove, Mark (R)

Harmsworth, Mark (R)

Harris, Paul (R)

Hayes, Dave (R)

Holy, Jeff (R)

Hudgins, Zack (D)

Irwin, Morgan (R)

Jenkin, Bill (R)

Jinkins, Laurie (D)

Johnson, Norm (R)

Kagi, Ruth (D)

Kilduff, Christine (D)

Kirby, Steve (D)

Klippert, Brad (R)

Kloba, Shelley (D)

Kraft, Vicki (R)

Kretz, Joel (R)

Kristiansen, Dan (R)

Lovick, John (D)

Lytton, Kristine (D)

MacEwen, Drew (R)

Macri, Nicole (D)

Representative

2018 Legislator voting record

District

Pos.

Manweller, Matt (R)

Maycumber, Jacquelin (R)

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McBride, Joan (D)

McCabe, Gina (R)

McCaslin, Bob (R)

McDonald, Joyce (R)

Morris, Jeff (D)

Muri, Dick (R)

Nealey, Terry (R)

Orcutt, Ed (R)

Ormsby, Timm (D)

Ortiz-Self, Lillian (D)

Orwall, Tina (D)

Pellicciotti, Mike (D)

Peterson, Strom (D)

Pettigrew, Eric (D)

Pike, Liz (R)

Pollet, Gerry (D)

Reeves, Kristine (D)

Riccelli, Marcus (D)

Robinson, June (D)

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Rodne, Jay (R)

Ryu, Cindy (D)

Santos, Sharon Tomiko (D)

L L L L L L G L L L L L L L L L L G L L L L L L L L L

Sawyer, David (D)

Schmick, Joe (R)

Sells, Mike (D)

Senn, Tana (D)

Shea, Matt (R)

Slatter, Vandana (D)

Smith, Norma (R)

Springer, Larry (D)

Stambaugh, Melanie (R)

Stanford, Derek (D)

Steele, Mike (R)

Stokesbary, Drew (R)

Stonier, Monica Jurado (D)

2 2

Sullivan, Pat (D)

Tarleton, Gael (D)

Taylor, David (R)

Tharinger, Steve (D)

Valdez, Javier (D)

Van Werven, Luanne (R)

Vick, Brandon (R)

Volz, Mike (R)

Walsh, Jim (R)

Wylie, Sharon (D)

Wilcox, J.T. (R)

Young, Jesse (R)

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WSNA-PAC board

Presenting your WSNA-PAC Board Your WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees (2017-2019) has worked hard this election season, interviewing candidates for office, meeting to evaluate candidates and the political lay of the land, fundraising and reaching out to other nurses to become more politically educated and involved. But their work extends far beyond elections; your Board also ran rapid-response teams during the legislative session, working to involve other nurses in advocating for WSNA’s priorities. Your WSNA-PAC Board is a powerhouse of political action for nurses and patients. WSNA-PAC bylaws allow for 12 trustees, ideally including one for each of the Washington’s 10 congressional districts and two at-large members. Currently, the WSNA-PAC has seven trustees and seeks politically passionate WSNA nurses to apply to join! WSNA is seeking a diverse board that reflects the range of political views held by WSNA members. Many nurses wonder if they are “knowledgeable enough.” Don’t worry! We provide education and training for all trustees who desire more information on the political process. The WSNA-PAC meets quarterly in person and more frequently via telephone meetings during active times such as election season.

Ingrid Anderson, BSN, RN WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees Vice Chair 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Ingrid Anderson works in the Emergency Department at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. She specializes as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and is currently enrolled at Gonzaga University in the distance Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program. “I am devoted to improving my community at work as well as through volunteering in my 16

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free time. I serve as the Vice Chair of the WSNA-PAC Board with other esteemed nurses who volunteer to make changes to improve working conditions for nurses, as well as making safer environments for patients. I am driven to promote nurses through legislation, education and mentoring. I am always open to talk to any nurse or aspiring nurse on how we can better serve our communities and make our voices heard. I feel honored to serve all the people of Washington state through these commitments. I serve on the PAC Board so I can give a voice to nurses. Many people are overwhelmed by politics – this gives me a tool to implement real change. I don’t want to just hope change happens; I want to make change happen. I can have a significant impact on how we deliver care at the bedside by volunteering with WSNA! Nurses are brilliant at problem solving. If we all brought our ideas to the table, we could transform health care as we know it!”

AmyBoultinghouse,BSN,RN WSNA-PAC Board Trustee

John Gustafson, BA, RN, CMSRN

3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

WSNA-PAC Board Trustee

Amy Boultinghouse is a 35-year resident of Cowlitz County, currently living on a small farm in Castle Rock. She works in an ambulatory care unit at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, primarily in endoscopy. She is also parttime nursing faculty at Lower Columbia College. “I have found being an active member with WSNA has provided me with many learning opportunities. These include practice-based education, personal growth through leadership roles, as well as engaging with state legislators and enhancing my awareness of the impact that activism plays in promoting nursing initiatives.”

6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

John Gustafson works at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, where he serves as co-chair of the Staffing Committee and as a WSNA Grievance Officer. He is also a member of the WSNA Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare, which guides the association’s labor program. “There are many opportunities to improve the care a patient receives. As a volunteer, the Washington State Nurses Association has afforded me the opportunity to lean in to the maximum. I have loved attending Nurse Legislative Day and meeting with our state legislators regarding issues that matter to nurses, like safe staffing. For the price of my daily latte habit, I decided instead to donate to the WSNA-PAC, because nurses’ issues are worthy of my full support and attention. I grew up in the 1960s and my favorite quote by President Kennedy is, ‘One person can make a difference and every person should try.’”

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WSNA-PAC board

The 1st, 4th, 5th and 10th congressional district positions are currently open.

Jan Bussert, BSN, RN

Chris Birchem, RN

Hilke Faber, MN, RN

WSNA Board President WSNA-PAC Board Trustee

WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees Chair

WSNA-PAC Board Trustee

8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

TRUSTEE AT LARGE

7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Chris Birchem is a staff nurse in the Orthopedic unit at Overlake Hospital Medical Center, where he serves as a WSNA Unit Representative. In addition to serving as the Chair of the WSNA-PAC Board, he is also Vice President of the Washington Center for Nursing Board of Directors. “In order to effectively advocate on behalf our patients, their families, as well as the nursing profession, RNs must unite together to loudly voice concerns where changes are most realistically going to occur – that being in legislation. By supporting the WSNA-PAC, participating on the PAC Board and becoming politically active, I take immense pride that I’m actively committed to making these changes a reality. Please remember, Union begins with “U” and we can’t Unite without “U” – Be politically active, support your WSNA-PAC and make your voice heard!”

Hilke Faber was inducted into the WSNA Nursing Hall of Fame in 2018. Her nursing achievements include assisting with passage of the expanded Washington State Nurse Practice Act in 1973, serving as Seattle-King County’s first appointed Nursing Home Ombudsman and founding the nonprofit Washington State Resident Councils. She served on staff at WSNA as education program specialist from 2004 to 2015. “The opportunity to serve on the WSNA-PAC Board provides a wonderful face-toface experience to meet the candidates running for state-level office and to learn about their positions on our critical issues affecting the quality of nursing care and the overall health care delivery system. Candidate interviews are a time when we as nurses can personally inform and influence a candidate’s thinking about nursing and health care. A WSNA endorsement is highly valued by candidates as nurses are considered the most trusted profession.”

Judi Lyons works in the surgery department at Kittitas Valley Healthcare, where she serves as Local Unit secretary. She is also president of the WSNA Kittitas County District. A member of WSNA for more than 40 years, she has served on many cabinets, committees and boards at both the state and national level. She served as WSNA president 19931997. “As past President of WSNA, I saw the importance of political activism. The WSNA-PAC does just that. We have a process to reach out to all candidates who file with the Secretary of State to run for the state legislature or statewide office. We ask them about nursing issues and priorities. We engage them in deeper conversations about their backgrounds, experiences and priorities. The WSNA-PAC evaluates each candidate, makes decisions on who to endorse and supports those who will go to Olympia and advocate for nurses and patients. It is important to be politically involved because every vote counts. It is the way to have your voice heard.”

Jan Bussert has served as the president of WSNA since 2015. Prior to retirement, she practiced nursing in Psych, Long Term Care, PACU, Critical Care, Cardiac Rehab and Ambulatory Care. Past elected offices include WSNA President 1997-2001 and ANA Board of Directors 2000-2003. She joined the WSNA staff from 2007 to 2014, taking on the role of Nurse Organizer. “Advocating for patient and nurse safety through the legislative process has been a rewarding experience. It makes a difference when we tell our stories about our day, our fatigue, our concerns about our patients when we know we have not had the time to give them everything they needed. I have seen the minds of legislators change after one story. Participating on the WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees has given me the opportunity to actively engage in this process. We support the candidates and legislators who support our patient advocacy issues. The rewards are great when we can influence the legislative process and bring about a positive change in our practice environment.”

Judi Lyons, RN

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WSNA-PAC funding

The fight for rest breaks in the 2019 Session has begun By Ingrid Anderson, RN Vice Chair, WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees

Thank you for asking your legislators to pass HB 1715, which would give nurses uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, during the 2018 legislative session. We were so close to passing this bill — help us take the next step to pass this bill in the 2019 session by making a contribution to the WSNA-PAC to help elect candidates who are pro-patient safety and pro-nurse. You can easily donate online at wsna.org/pac/ donate. As a member of the WSNA-PAC Board, I joined other board members (all nurses who volunteer to serve in this role!) to personally interview more than 35 candidates this spring. During these interviews, we At WSNA, no had the opportunity to share dues money our experiences working goes toward without meal and rest political breaks. Then we listened to contributions. the candidates, answered their questions and ensured that they left our interview with a solid understanding of why nurses need uninterrupted breaks. The good news? They get it. If a candidate receives an endorsement from WSNA-PAC, it is because they have made an unequivocal commitment to supporting our efforts to achieve uninterrupted

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meal and rest breaks in the 2019 Legislative Session. And we want to support that. At WSNA, no dues money goes toward political contributions. So we need your help. Please give $100, $50, $25 or even $5 to support candidates who support nurses. You can donate online at wsna.org/pac/donate and can even select to make a reoccurring contribution each month. Additionally, I hope you will help with our efforts to get out the vote this fall. We have opportunities to reach out to other WSNA nurses in districts where pro-nurse candidates face tight races. We need nurses to: • write postcards reminding other WSNA members to vote; • doorbell in key districts; and, • participate in phone banks to get out the vote! With your help, we will elect a pro-nurse legislature and we will pass the rest breaks bill next session. Thank you, Ingrid Anderson, RN Vice Chair, WSNA-PAC Board of Trustees

Why I give... “I believe in supporting the WSNA-PAC so that we can advocate for candidates who will go to Olympia and advocate for nurses and patients.”

— Clarise Mahler, RN

Learn more about WSNA-PAC and make your contribution at wsna.org/pac

Stand up. Speak up.

Rise up.

Advocacy Camp

WSNA Lobby Day

Jan. 28, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Feb. 28, 2019 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Red Lion, Tumwater

The Heritage Room, Olympia

For nursing schools, students & WSNA Members

For WSNA members Register online today!

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Upcoming legislative events

2019 ADVOCACY CAMP & WSNA LOBBY DAY

CHANGE IS COMING… Exciting changes are underway as we prepare to advocate for nurses and patient safety during the 2019 State Legislative Session. A thorough review of the goals and outcomes of our legislative events made clear that it was time to update these events to best meet both the needs of our participants and our legislative goals. In a nutshell, we are “flipping” these events. In 2019, we’ll host a larger Advocacy Camp targeting the participation of nursing schools, students and WSNA members (and non-members). WSNA Lobby Day will be a smaller event, focused on advancing our 2019 Legislative Priorities – and encouraging the participation of more WSNA members who can discuss their professional experiences as nurses. We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these events!

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The goal of WSNA’s 2019 Advocacy Camp is to educate nurses, nursing faculty and students about the legislative process and about how to effectively advocate for nurses and patients when meeting with legislators. This year’s event will take place at the Red Lion Hotel in Tumwater, where participants will be seated at roundtables to foster a collaborative learning environment. The agenda will feature speakers focused on legislative advocacy, and the Governor will be invited to give the keynote address. A panel of legislators and legislative assistants will be invited to join us at lunch to give their thoughts on advocacy and the 2019 legislative session. For school faculty wanting to book an extended day in Olympia, WSNA has prepared a list of additional educational opportunities at the State Capitol, such as taking a tour of the Legislative Building, watching a hearing or scheduling appointments with legislators.

The goal of WSNA Lobby Day is to advance our legislative priorities that support nurses and patient safety. This event will include a morning briefing session to help participants get up to speed on key issues before the legislature. A few legislators will be invited to speak at this event, and WSNA’s Legislative & Health Policy Council will present the Association’s 2019 Legislative Priorities. Time will also be spent role-playing to prepare for our afternoon appointments with legislators. After lunch, participants will head up to the hill to attend meetings with legislators and legislative assistants from their districts. This is a great opportunity for nurses to talk with their lawmakers about key issues, such as the need for uninterrupted rest breaks, as well as funding for school nurses, nursing education faculty and public health.

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❚ For more information, contact WSNA’s Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Muhm at jmuhm@wsna.org.

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Get out the vote

October 19 General election ballots are mailed to registered voters.

October 29 Last day for in-person registration in order to vote in the general election.

November 6 General election

Get Out the Vote by November 6 This year’s primary election saw increased voter turnout across Washington state. Now, it’s time to Get Out the Vote for a pro-nurse legislature! With a couple weeks until the general election, there is still time to help candidates near you. In the days prior to the Election, it is important that voters who have not yet turned in their ballots receive phone calls and at-the-door contacts reminding them to cast their vote. A quick search online can help you determine your legislative district (see page 23), and the list of WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates (see page 9) can give you an idea of which local campaigns can use your help. To connect with your local candidates, simply search for their campaigns online (e.g., “Emily Randall for Senate”) and then give them a call. Campaigns are always appreciative of 22

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volunteers – especially in the final days of the election. Coordinate with a friend or colleague and go Get Out the Vote! Most campaigns have two ways to volunteer: Phone banking

Call other voters in your district and remind them to turn in their ballot! Doorbelling

Join other nurses and “walk turf” in your area. The campaign will give you a map and list of households to visit in a local precinct. You can have a huge impact by talking with voters at their door – nurses are the most trusted profession and voters appreciate hearing from you in person about WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates.

There truly is so much at stake in the 2018 elections. Now more than ever, we need nurses to help Get Out the Vote for uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, for closing the mandatory overtime loophole, for a reduction in workplace violence, for more accountability and transparency from health insurance companies, and for more support for people in our communities battling opioid addiction. Let’s Get Out the Vote and elect a pronurse legislature! ■

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What legislative district do I live in? Use your smartphone to look up your legislative district in two easy steps! Both yourlegislative district and congressional district will be displayed with links to your elected officials’ contact information.

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2019 Legislative Priorities

2019 Legislative Priorities WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for the professional interests of more than 100,000 registered nurses who live and work in Washington state.

In addition to the priorities listed below, this year WSNA is also advocating for the legislature to pass a bill that addresses nurse delegation.

BUDGET PRIORITIES

PUBLIC HEALTH is essential

School nurse funding

Nursing education funding

Improve the health and safety of K-12 students across Washington by increasing state support for the Prototypical School Funding Model to place more nurses in Class One school districts and for the School Nurse Corps which funds nurses in Class Two school districts.

Increase state funding for nursing education faculty salaries to recruit and retain well-qualified educators to train the next generation of nurses. Provide scholarship and loan repayment funding that has a significant impact for nurses, allowing them financial stability while working with under served communities.

Foundational public health services Protect the health and safety of our communities by ensuring that standards for communicable disease prevention and environmental health are met across the state.

P O L I CY P R I O R I T I E S

Meal and rest breaks bill

Surprise medical billing

Protect patients by ensuring nurses receive uninterrupted meal and rest breaks, so that they can provide the highest quality patient care.

Safeguard patients and their families against surprise medical bills when treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility under emergency or surgical circumstances.

Address the opioid crisis

Support patient access to mental/behavioral health treatment from community providers such as psychiatric nurse practitioners. The current practice of inappropriately boarding mental/behavioral health patients in hospitals often leads to workplace violence experienced by nurses and other providers.

Access to mental health services Address the opioid epidemic through prevention and treatment in every community in Washington state.

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Jennifer Muhm, WSNA Director of Public Affairs, jmuhm@wsna.org Melissa Johnson, WSNA Contract Lobbyist, melissa@bogardjohnson.com

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WSNA nurses lead

WSNA nurses lead at national and state conventions WSNA nurses came, they advocated, and they conquered. Your WSNA delegates participated in three conventions this summer, where they spoke up about patient safety, workplace violence and standing strong in the face of attacks on unions. WSNA submitted resolutions to the AFT and Washington State Labor Council conventions on rest breaks, workplace violence and the protection of the Affordable Care Act. Through their participation and advocacy, your delegates made sure your voices were heard at the state and national level.

ANA Lobby Day and Membership Assembly June 22–23 Nurses and leaders across the nation attended the American Nurses Association’s 2018 Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. June 22-23. The Assembly elected Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN of the North Carolina Nurses Association to succeed Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN as ANA’s next president. The Assembly also engaged in dialogue forums on secondary opioid exposure considerations in caring for patients with overdose, the ANA presidential endorsement process and an ethics debate on the right to die. From the forums, recommendations from the Professional Policy Committee, elected ANA board and committee members were adopted. New ANA Enterprise Chief Executive Officer Loressa Cole, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, addressed the Assembly, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Cole offered her vision of a future where nurses lead:

“Our nation and our patients are counting on us to show up and speak up,” Cole said. “We must not fail them. ANA will be there, and I know you will join us.” Celebrating a victory ANA joined other nursing organizations commending the passage of H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, which will extend prescribing authority to nurse practitioners and help combat the opioid crisis. By acclamation, the Membership Assembly endorsed an updated ANA board statement condemning the Administration’s practice of separating children from families at the United States border.

Nurses mobilize for advocacy on Capitol Hill On the eve of Membership Assembly, approximately 300 participants from 45 states plus D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands took part in Hill Day, which included a briefing breakfast before 277 scheduled visits with members of Congress and staff. Hill Day participants were encouraged to speak to their representatives about safe staffing, the opioid crisis, funding gun violence research and workforce development funding. WSNA members met with staff members and our elected representatives, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Dan Newhouse.

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AFT’s 2018 Convention July 13–16 Over a span of four days, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders, AFT members running for office and AFT delegates spoke out on building our union and democracy through member engagement and community involvement. This year, WSNA member delegates included: • Suzanne Baek • Julia R. Barcott • Renata L. Bowlden • Edna P. Cortez • Ruby Crisostomo • Martha M. Goodall • John Gustafson • Judi M. Lyons • Anita A. Stull

Above, from left: Anita Stull, Ruby Crisostomo, Julia Barcott, Sally Watkins, Renata Bowlden, John Gustafson, Suzanne Baek, Martha Goodall, Judi Jyons and Edna Cortez.

AFT President Randi Weingarten addressed a full convention hall, outlining the fight the union has before it and, more importantly, urging members to find “hope in the darkness” at a crucial juncture for American democracy and Americans’ aspirations for a better life. AFT is one of the lead unions in that fight. The New York Times covered the AFT recommitment campaign in the wake of the Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court decision. At the same time, conservative groups that backed the case are pushing workers to opt out of their unions. Weingarten warned that conservative billionaires are launching “bare-knuckle opt-out campaigns. They know that working people gain strength in numbers,” she said. “And they know working people do better when they join together in unions. So the right wing is doing everything they can to stop us.” Delegates like Edna Cortez from Seattle Children’s Hospital debated and passed dozens of resolutions around issues critical to our members, our patients and our communities, including support for expanding health care access and preventing workplace violence. As part of the convention, AFT honored heroes for their actions against gun violence, harmful immigration policies and support for restoration efforts following last year’s deadly hurricanes. Those receiving Hero awards included WSNA’s Julia Barcott and Renata Bowlden for their relief efforts on St. Croix. Above: Edna Cortez.

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WSLC Convention July 17–19 Delegates from across the state came together in Wenatchee for the 2018 Constitutional Convention of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. This year, the theme “Union Strong” set the pace for energizing discussions on the attacks on unions, immigrants, women and working-class Americans. The convention focused on staying strong amid legal and legislative efforts to take away workers’ freedom to join together in unions. The convention opened with a bittersweet announcement that WSLC President Jeff Johnson will not be seeking re-election. After a standing ovation, he reminded the convention delegates that the work is not done. AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler’s keynote address stated, “Our answer to Janus is a labor movement unafraid to be bold and do things differently. It’s confronting ‘right to work,’ not just at the ballot box or in Olympia, but by demonstrating the value of union membership, every day, and being relevant and essential to our members lives. We have to show them what their union is fighting for… an economic agenda at the national, state and local level that makes every job a good job, strengthens the social safety net and grows the labor movement; a future economy that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few; a new brand of politics that’s more than just a party label; and a commitment to diversity in deeds, not just words.” WSLC Secretary Treasurer Lynne Dodson reminded delegates that union members stood up to powerful forces in the past — immigrant women in the Bread and Roses strike, auto workers in Flint, sanitation workers in Memphis and so many others — and we can and will do the same now. Resolutions approved by convention delegates included “Support of Rest Breaks and Closing the Mandatory Overtime Loophole for Registered Nurses and Healthcare Workers to Increase Patient Safety” and “Promoting Prevention of Workplace Violence in Health Care.” Thank you to our delegates that represented WSNA at WSLC: • Julia Barcott • Martha Goodall • Edna Cortez • Suzanna Avery • Suzanne Baek • Sam Asencio • Rachel DeSouza Convention delegates, including WSNA members, took time out to join a rally in support of medical staff at Confluence Health’s Central Washington Hospital, urging management to put patients before profits and settle a fair contract now with UFCW Local 21. ■ The two resolutions mentioned in this article are shown at right and on the following page. ➝

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IN SUPPORT OF REST BREAKS AND CLOSING THE MANDATORY OVERTIME LOOPHOLE FOR REGISTERED NURSES AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS TO INCREASE PATIENT SAFETY WSLC Convention Resolution 12 WHEREAS, patients and their families expect to receive exceptional medical care in Washington’s healthcare facilities and hospitals; and WHEREAS, medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, just behind heart disease and cancer, according to a 2016 study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, which estimates that more than 250,000 patients are killed by medical errors each year; and WHEREAS, registered nurses intercept eighty-six percent (86%) of medication errors before there is harm to patients; and WHEREAS, often the staffing needs of a department may also necessitate the need for more CNAs, technical workers, or other health care professionals who provide direct patient care; and WHEREAS, registered nurses and health care workers often work a ten or twelve hour shift without time to take rest or meal breaks, and when rest or meal breaks do happen, they are often interrupted, meaning the nurse or worker must return to the job before the break is finished; and WHEREAS, a Washington state arbitrator recently stated that “the requirement of a nurse on break to be ‘on call’ diminishes the purpose of a break from work”; and WHEREAS, other professions have recognized that fatigue endangers public safety and have responded by instituting strict limits on overtime and by mandating uninterrupted rest breaks; and WHEREAS, after working a ten – or twelve-hour shift, many nurses and healthcare workers are called back for mandatory overtime as hospitals and health care facilities respond to chronic nursing shortages by activating on-call nurses; and WHEREAS, nurses and health care workers who work shifts of twelve-and-a-half hours (12½) or longer are three times more likely to miss things, putting patients at risk; and WHEREAS, these practices are not safe for nurses, health care workers, or their patients; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates will promote legislation that requires all health care workers to receive uninterrupted meal and rest breaks; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates will promote legislation that closes the mandatory overtime loophole by clarifying that employers may not use prescheduled on-call time to fill chronic or foreseeable vacancies due to staff shortages and that limits mandatory overtime in hospitals and health care facilities; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates will support Washington state nurses and health care workers and prioritize the issue of rest breaks in its 2019 state legislative agenda.

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RESOLUTION PROMOTING PREVENTION OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE WSLC Convention Resolution 13 WHEREAS, all employees deserve a workplace free from violence and injury; and WHEREAS, the National Crime Victimization Survey defines workplace violence as non-fatal violence against employed persons age 16 or older that occurred while they were at work or on duty; and WHEREAS, health care workers face a significant risk of experiencing violence and injury while on the job; and WHEREAS, health care facilities are often unsecured workplaces; and WHEREAS, workplace violence and injury in health care includes domestic violence; and WHEREAS, the health care sector makes up just 9 percent (9%) of the overall U.S. workforce, but it experiences nearly as many violent injuries as all other industries combined; and WHEREAS, 2015 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that incidents of serious workplace violence are four times more common in health care than in other private industries; and WHEREAS, between 2005 and 2014, the rate of health care workplace violence increased by 110 percent (110%) in privatesector hospitals; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that while under twenty percent (20%) of all workplace injuries happen to health care workers, those same health care workers suffer fifty percent (50%) of all assaults; and WHEREAS, health care assault rates correlate with time spent in direct patient contact, making nurses, nurses’ aides, and other frontline health care assistants the most frequent victims of attack; and WHEREAS, in 2017, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries received more claims than it had in any given year over the last decade from nurses and nursing aides for workplace assaults and violent acts; and WHEREAS, according to the Journal of Emergency Nursing study, only about twenty-nine percent (29%) of nurses who experienced a physical attack reported the incident; and WHEREAS, members of unions representing nurses and health care workers frequently describe impediments to reporting incidents of workplace violence either internally or to the police; and

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WHEREAS, twenty-seven (27) of the 100 fatalities in health care and social service settings that occurred in the United States in 2013 were due to assaults or violent acts; and WHEREAS, workplace violence is a serious concern for members of unions representing nurses and health care workers and the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, will assist affiliates in lobbying for new or strengthened laws to protect members from workplace violence and injury, including comprehensive prevention program laws; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates will work to educate members and lawmakers about workplace violence and injury prevention programs; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates acknowledge that boarding of behavioral health patients in health care facilities can lead to violence against health care workers and advocate for behavioral health funding and appropriate use of health care facilities; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFLCIO, and its affiliates will work to educate members about the importance of reporting all workplace violence and injury to the employer, including assaults, near misses, threats, and verbal abuse; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, will encourage affiliates to bargain for user-friendly reporting systems and reprisal-free reporting; and be it finally RESOLVED, that the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and its affiliates will work to educate members about their right to report assaults to the police and to press charges.

Calendar MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

If you are currently a member and have had a change in your employment situation… Please complete a Change of Information Form or email your changes to membership@wsna.org. The Change of Information Form is available on the WSNA website under “Membership,” or you can contact the WSNA Membership Department at 800-231-8482 or 206-575-7979 to request one.

Upcoming events October 17

Nurses Speak – Kennewick

Nurses Speak – Spokane

18-19

CNEWS meeting – Seattle

GENERAL ELECTION ballots

mailed to voters

Please note: It is the member’s responsibility to notify WSNA in writing of any changes in address, employer, FTE status, layoff or leave of absence. Write to: Membership – Washington State Nurses Association, 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98188.

WSNA CRC (district/region presidents and executive directors) meeting

WSNA Executive Committee meeting

Notice of Washington State Nurses Association policy regarding nonmembers employed under WSNA collective bargaining agreements

WSNA Finance Committee meeting

GENERAL ELECTION Last day for in-person registration in order to vote

Federal and state labor laws recognize the right of unions in Washington to enter into collective bargaining agreements with private sector employers that require employees, as a condition of employment, either to join the union (and thereby enjoy all of full rights and benefits of membership) or to pay fees to the union (and thereby satisfy any financial obligation to the union without enjoying the full rights and benefits of union membership). Regardless of the wording of the “union security” agreement, employees represented by the Washington State Nurses Association for purposes of collective bargaining and covered by a valid union security agreement are not required to become full members of WSNA, and are required only to choose either to be members of WSNA or pay fees to it. (Note that regardless of whether a collective bargaining agreement between WSNA and a public sector employer contains a union security agreement, public sector employees are not required to pay dues, agency fees, or any other payment to WSNA as a condition of employment.) Employees who choose to become members of the Washington State Nurses Association pay WSNA dues and receive all of the rights and benefits of WSNA membership. Employees who either decline to become members of WSNA or who resign from WSNA membership may pay “agency fees” to cover their share of the cost of representation, and thereby satisfy any applicable union security obligation. WSNA has negotiated union security agreements, which have been ratified by the democratic vote of the affected employees and which require that all employees must either join the union or pay fees to the union, in order to ensure that each employee who is represented by WSNA pays a fair share of the cost of that representation. Such union security agreements strengthen WSNA’s ability to represent employees effectively in collective bargaining, contract enforcement and grievance administration, while eliminating “free riders” who enjoy the benefits of a WSNA contract and representation without contributing their fair share of the union’s expenses for negotiating, administering and enforcing the contract. Through the collective bargaining process, nurses represented by WSNA achieve higher wages, better benefits, fairness in the disciplinary procedure, and enhanced respect for their skills and professionalism. These improvements, won through collective bargaining, enhance the terms and conditions of working life for all employees, create conditions under which nurses can safely advocate for their patients, and allow them to better provide for themselves and their families. Only WSNA members enjoy all of the full rights of WSNA membership. Only WSNA members have the right to attend local unit meetings and speak out on any and all issues affecting their workplace, WSNA and its members; the right to participate in the formulation of WSNA policies; the right to have input into WSNA bargaining goals and objectives, and to serve on WSNA negotiating committees; the right to nominate and vote for candidates for WSNA office, and to run as a candidate for WSNA office; the right to vote on contract ratification and strike authorization; the right to participate in the WSNA general assembly; and the right to participate in the American Nurses Association and the American Federation of Teachers. Agency fee payers are those who choose not to be full members of WSNA but who comply with any applicable union security agreement to pay their share of WSNA’s expenses for negotiating, administering and enforcing the contract with their employer by payment of agency fees. They thereby fulfill any applicable union security financial obligation to WSNA under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement between their employer and WSNA. Agency fee payers forfeit valuable rights and benefits of WSNA membership. Agency fee payers give up their rights to have input into the affairs of WSNA, the organization that represents them in dealings with their employer concerning wages, hours of work, health and retirement benefits, disciplinary matters, and other terms and conditions of employment. Any WSNA member may resign at any time from WSNA (and thereby forfeit his or her WSNA membership rights)by submitting a written notice of resignation from WSNA membership, which becomes effective upon receipt by WSNA. It is recommended that any resignation from WSNA membership be sent by certified mail, but certified mail is not required regardless of the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. A member covered by a valid union security agreement who resigns from WSNA shall be re-classified as an agency fee payer. Agency fee payers should submit to WSNA an Agency Fee Payer Application Form, which is available upon request from WSNA. Agency fee payers are required to pay fees equal to their share of WSNA costs germane to collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance adjustment. WSNA automatically reduces the fee charged to agency fee payers by the amount attributable to expenditures incurred for WSNA activities that are not related to its responsibilities as representative for purposes of collective bargaining. In our most recent accounting year, 6.6% of WSNA’s total expenditures were spent on activities unrelated to collective bargaining representation. Any non-member who is financially obligated to WSNA under a valid union security agreement may inspect the audit report of WSNA expenditures at a reasonable time and place upon written request to WSNA. Any non-member who disagrees with the amount of the agency fee may file a written challenge with WSNA, which must state the basis for the challenge. For members who resign their membership during the calendar year, challenges must be made within 30 days of the postmark of the notice regarding their change in status from members to agency fee payers. For nonmembers, challenges must be made during the 30 day period after the postmark of WSNA’s written notice of the new calculation for agency fees that take effect on January 1 of each year. Such challenges shall be decided by an impartial arbitrator appointed by the American Arbitration Association pursuant to its Rules for Impartial Determination of Union Fees. Any challenges must be submitted to WSNA, ATTN: Agency Fee Challenges, 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98188. It is recommended that any challenges submitted be sent by certified mail, but certified mail is not required.

November 3

WSNA Leadership Summit – Bow, WA

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WSNA Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Committee meeting

Veterans Day – WSNA offices closed

22-23

Thanksgiving holiday – WSNA offices closed

December 14

WSNA Board of Directors meeting

Christmas

24-Jan. 1 Winter holiday – WSNA offices closed

January 1

New Year's Day

WSNA Advocacy Camp – Olympia

February 28

WSNA Lobby Day – Olympia

May 1-3

Washington State Nurses Convention – Tulalip

For more information and a complete and up-to-date listing of events, visit wsna.org/calendar.

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2019 WSNA membership dues The updated WSNA dues rate schedule is effective January 1, 2019. Please see the accompanying Dues Rate chart for your specific dues rate for 2019. The total annual amount of dues for WSNA members includes the American Nurses Association (ANA), Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) and the District Nurses Association (DNA) dues portions. This combined amount is based on the following Information: 1) the District you are employed in, 2) the total hours you are scheduled to work per month (FTE) and 3) whether you are represented by WSNA for collective bargaining or not. WSNA dues for members are adjusted annually on January 1 each year based on a formula approved by the membership in 1991 and revised in 2003. New graduates, members who work less than 80 hours per month and those who are retired or not represented for collective bargaining may qualify for one of the reduced dues categories. ANA dues are adjusted every three years based on the Consumer Price Index (this increase is capped at a maximum of 2%). This increase is applied to both collective bargaining and non-collective bargaining members. The last ANA dues increase was in January 2014 and the next increase was scheduled for January 2017; however, by action of the 2016 ANA Membership Assembly, “the dues escalator for 2014, 2015 and 2016

shall not be implemented,” therefore the current ANA annual dues amount will remain in effect through December 31, 2019. For WSNA members not represented by WSNA for collective bargaining, there will be no dues increase in 2018, except for an adjustment in the District portion of the dues. Since 2012, WSNA has had a pilot project that reduced dues for nurses not represented by WSNA for collective bargaining, including a 50% reduction in District/Region dues. Beginning in January 2019, District/Region dues will be adjusted back to the full amount. For RN members represented by WSNA for collective-bargaining, in addition to ANA and District dues, the amount of WSNA dues also includes per capita dues to our national union, the AFT AFL-CIO, and the $10 per year WSNA mobilization fund assessment. AFT dues are determined by the AFT delegates at their biennial convention. In July 2018, the AFT delegates voted not to increase the AFT dues in September 2018. The next AFT dues increase will be 30 cents per member per month beginning in September 2019 and will be implemented by WSNA beginning in January 2020. For members represented for collective bargaining by WSNA, the formula for the WSNA portion of the

dues is based on the statewide average of the 5th-step wage rate for RNs in WSNA-represented bargaining units. This calculation is made from existing contracts in effect on July 1 each year. The average 5th step monthly salary is then multiplied by a dues adjustment factor of 1% and again by 12 to determine the amount for the annual WSNA portion of the dues and is applied in January the following year. The amount of the dues increase for 2019 for the WSNA portion of the dues will be 1.03%, which is $1.76 per month ($21.09 annually) for members represented by WSNA for collective bargaining in our highest dues-paying category (Category A). Eight percent (8%) of the WSNA portion of the dues of WSNA collective bargaining members are returned to the WSNA Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare (4%) and to the member’s local unit (4%) for their use. Additionally, non-RN local unit only program member dues will be calculated based on the statewide average of the 5th step wage rate for non-RNs in WSNA represented bargaining units (consistent with the methodology used for RN dues calculations). These members also pay the AFT and mobilization fund dues but are not assessed ANA or District dues since they are not eligible to be members of those organizations.

Dues rates effective Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2019. Subject to change with proper notice. Union members Registered nurses represented by WSNA for collective bargaining

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Category A

Category B

Categories C and D

Category E

Category F

Category R

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Annual

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Annual

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Install*

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Northwest

$1,047.60

$350.53

$87.30

$816.96

$273.65

$68.08

$586.56

$196.85

$48.88

$205.75

$69.91

$17.15

$415.50

$139.83

$35.25

$211.50

$71.83

$17.63

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$1,042.56

$348.85

$86.88

$813.36

$272.45

$67.78

$584.16

$196.05

$48.68

$204.48

$69.49

$17.04

$418.08

$140.69

$34.83

$209.04

$71.01

$17.42

KCNA

$1,095.84

$366.61

$91.32

$853.20

$285.73

$71.10

$610.80

$204.93

$50.90

$217.92

$73.97

$18.16

$471.36

$158.45

$39.28

$235.68

$79.89

$19.64

$1,062.96

$355.65

$88.58

$828.72

$277.57

$69.06

$594.48

$199.49

$49.54

$209.63

$71.21

$17.47

$423.25

$142.41

$36.54

$219.25

$74.41

$18.27

$1,058.64

$354.21

$88.22

$825.36

$276.45

$68.78

$592.08

$198.69

$49.34

$208.50

$70.83

$17.38

$421.00

$141.66

$36.17

$217.00

$73.66

$18.08

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$1,037.52

$347.17

$86.46

$809.52

$271.17

$67.46

$581.52

$195.17

$48.46

$203.25

$69.08

$16.94

$410.50

$138.16

$34.42

$206.50

$70.16

$17.21

$1,043.04

$349.01

$86.92

$813.60

$272.53

$67.80

$584.40

$196.13

$48.70

$204.63

$69.54

$17.05

$413.25

$139.08

$34.88

$209.25

$71.08

$17.44

$1,050.00

$351.33

$87.50

$818.88

$274.29

$68.24

$587.76

$197.25

$48.98

$206.38

$70.12

$17.20

$416.75

$140.25

$35.46

$212.75

$72.25

$17.73

10, 13

$1,040.16

$348.05

$86.68

$811.44

$271.81

$67.62

$582.96

$195.65

$48.58

$203.88

$69.29

$16.99

$411.75

$138.58

$34.63

$207.75

$70.58

$17.31

$1,052.64

$352.21

$87.72

$820.80

$274.93

$68.40

$589.20

$197.73

$49.10

$207.00

$70.33

$17.25

$418.00

$140.66

$35.67

$214.00

$72.66

$17.83

14, 98

$1,032.48

$345.49

$86.04

$805.92

$269.97

$67.16

$579.12

$194.37

$48.26

$202.00

$68.66

$16.83

$408.00

$137.33

$34.00

$204.00

$69.33

$17.00

* Installment amounts include $3.99 annual fee Local unit program members Non-registered nurses represented by WSNA for collective bargaining Category J

Non-union Members Registered nurses not represented by WSNA for collective bargaining

Category K

Category L

Annual

Monthly

Annual

Monthly

Annual

Monthly

$655.25

$54.60

$522.86

$43.57

$390.47

$32.54

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Dues

W S NA N E W S

New logo and look

Northwest Region

12 17

8 13

KCNA 18

6 15

WSNA districts / regions WSNA members in union membership categories pay district dues based on their primary place of employment. WSNA members in non-union membership categories can choose which District Nurses Association they will belong to on their membership application. Northwest Region Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties

District 6 City of Yakima City and northern area of Yakima County

King County Nurses Association (KCNA) King County

District 7 Chelan, Douglas and Grant counties

District 3 Pierce County

District 8 Grays Harbor County

District 4 Adams, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane and Stevens counties

District 10 Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties

District 5 Columbia and Walla Walla counties

District 11 Clark and Skamania counties

District 12 Clallam and Jefferson counties District 13 Thurston County District 14 Whitman County District 15 Benton and Franklin counties District 17 Kitsap County District 18 Kittitas County District 98 All others not listed

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Dues categories A In a WSNA-represented bargaining unit and working an average of 80 or more hours per month (0.5–1.0 FTE)

F Employed and not covered by a WSNA collective bargaining contract, or unemployed

B In a WSNA-represented bargaining unit and working an average of 40 hours or more and less than 80 hours per month (0.25–0.49 FTE)

J Non-RNs in a WSNA represented bargaining unit and working an average of 40 hours or more and less than 80 hours per month

C In a WSNA-represented bargaining unit and working an average of less than 40 hours per month (less than 0.24 FTE, or per diem)

K Non-RNs in a WSNA represented bargaining unit and working an average of 80 or more hours per month

D New Graduate Nurse employed in a WSNA represented bargaining unit (for the 1st year of membership only) E 62 years of age and not employed, or totally disabled

L Non-RNs in a WSNA represented bargaining unit and working an average of less than 40 hours per month R New graduate nurse, employed and not covered by a WSNA collective bargaining contract (for first year of membership only)

Above, from left: Edna Cortez, Martha Goodall, Clarise Mahler, Janet Stewart, John Gustafson, Julia Barcott, Christine Watts and Jan Bussert at a WSNA Leadership Summit in Chelan, Oct. 1, 2018.

Introducing our new logo! After four decades with variations of the same logo, it was time for a refresh. WSNA’s new logo was designed in-house by Senior Web and Design Specialist Ben Tilden. The new look is more graphically modern and emphasizes what we’re really about: Nurses. The new logo has been incorporated into The Washington Nurse, the wsna.org website and other digital media and is being added to materials as we reprint.

Design award Speaking of design, The Washington Nurse was a winner in the 2018 Graphic Design USA Health & Wellness Awards in the category of Best Publications and Periodicals for the Spring 2018 issue of this magazine.

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Best experience ever. Reminded me why I became a nurse and gave me a new zeal to continue fighting for our profession.” — 2017 Convention attendee

Dr. Phyllis Kritek, RN, PhD, FAAN NEGOTIATING AT AN UNEVEN TABLE: MORAL COURAGE IN ACTION

Dr. Kritek is a world-renowned expert on conflict resolution and healing. Her keynote focuses on the call to courage presented when conflict or discord emerges, placing nurses at an uneven table. This presentation sheds light on the additional competencies that can lead to better outcomes. Come explore how you can embrace your potential to become a profile in courage.

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Rev. Dr. Cameron M. Sharp, PhD, M. Div., B. Th., ADN

Stephanie Staples

DUTY TO PROTECT: A CALL TO ACTION FOR NURSES IN CARING AND ADVOCATING FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

Join master motivator (and reWired nurse) Stephanie Staples for this fast-paced, interactive and idea-packed session that will have you laughing, thinking and inspired to take immediate action that will positively impact your life and livelihood. If you have ever been tired, overwhelmed, stressed and it’s not even lunch time yet, you will need to hear this presentation.

As a nurse and a pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sharp brings a dual perspective to caring for each patient we contact. This presentation will examine our own beliefs and barriers to caring for the LGBT Community, including concrete tools/ skills for creating a culture of safety for the LGBT patient, challenging pre-conceived ideas about the LGBT community, exploring some of the issues the LGBT community is speaking up about, and opening paths for empathy.

BRING YOUR ‘A’ GAME TO WORK AND LIFE!

Early bird pricing is in effect through Dec. 31, 2018 and registration is now open at rnconvention.org.

Join us at Tulalip May 1-3, 2019

TRANSFORMING HEALTH CARE THROUGH THE POWER OF NURSING Amazing speakers, networking, legislative updates and a full year’s worth of CNE!

Aimee McLean MSN, RN, CCHP

Utah Nurses Association President ACTION, REACTING AND INTERACTING: WHEN A LOCAL NURSE MAKES INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES

University of Utah Hospital registered nurse Alex Wubbels was arrested in 2017 after refusing to allow a police officer to draw blood from an unconscious patient. The Utah Nurses Association (UNA) supported their UNA member and collaborated with the police to establish a clear communicative process with the goal of preventing a similar incident in the future. UNA president Aimee McLean, RN participated in creating a new policy, adopted by the Salt Lake Valley police chiefs, addressing official interactions between the police and hospital staff.

Sara Kim, PhD

Suicide Prevention Training

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS: A FOUNDATION FOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING IN HEALTHCARE

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SUICIDE PREVENTION REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSURE — WORTH 6 CNES!

Dr. Sara Kim is a Research Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean for Educational Quality Improvement at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Join her for a session on the foundational skills health care professionals need to proactively manage workplace conflicts.

With the University of Washington School of Nursing, we’re offering the opportunity to fulfill your 6-hour mandatory suicide prevention training requirement for licensure with this special add-on course offered May 3, 2019. This training is approved by the Washington Department of Health and on their model list.

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NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING NURSE FOR A 2019 RECOGNITION AWARD Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for her or his exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2019 Recognition Award! The WSNA and Professional Nursing and Health Care Council awards recognize WSNA members who have made significant contributions in nursing practice, leadership, education and research. These awards will be presented at a banquet celebration on May 2, 2019 in conjunction with the Washington State Nurses Convention, being held in May 1-3 at the Tulalip Resort. Nominations must be accompanied with a narrative from the nominator, listing the nominee’s credentials and achievements, and a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae/ resume. See the detailed list of criteria for each award and complete the nomination form at www.rnconvention.org/ news/2018/nominations.

WSNA AWARD CATEGORIES

Honorary Recognition Award For significant contributions, distinguished service or valuable assistance to the nursing profession. The nominee must be a WSNA member who has actively contributed by serving in an elected or appointed office or has been a consumer advocate and/or interpreted the role of nursing to consumers. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Jennifer Graves, RN,

MS, Vice President for Patient Safety and Quality Operations, Washington State Hospital Association.

Marguerite Cobb Public Health / Community Health Nurse Award For outstanding professional contributions to public health or community health, as well as calling these achievements to the attention of members of the profession and/or general public. The nominee must be a current and active WSNA member or have been a WSNA member during the years of service for which this award is given and must have made a significant contribution and have shown leadership in the field. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: David Reyes, MPH,

RN, DNP, APHN-BC, Assistant Professor, Nursing & Healthcare Leadership, University of Washington Tacoma.

Joanna Boatman Staff Nurse Leadership Award This award for leadership was established in 1995 in recognition of Joanna Boatman’s significant contributions to the advancement of staff nurses and her achievements in improving the economic and general welfare of nurses in the State of Washington. The nominee must currently be employed as a staff nurse and must have made a significant contribution (at the local or state level) to the advancement of staff nurses or in the economic and general welfare area of nursing 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Judi Lyons, RN, staff nurse, Kittitas Valley Healthcare

ANA Honorary Membership Pin Presented to a WSNA member or members in recognition of outstanding leadership, as well as participation in and contributions to the purposes of WSNA and ANA. The nominee must have demonstrated outstanding leadership and must have held elected/appointed state, national or district office.

Community Partner Award Recognizes a community and/or consumer partner who has contributed significantly to promoting health and a positive image of nurses through advocacy, safety and/or quality health care improvement. The nominee has demonstrated interest in professional nursing by contributing in a concrete way to its growth and development and promoting a better understanding of professional nursing in the community. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Adam Davis, RN, DNP

and Mitch Snyder, Division Chief for the FD CARES program

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Full event information available at rnconvention.org.

PROFESSIONAL NURSING AND HEALTH CARE COUNCIL AWARDS

Excellence in Practice Award

Ethics and Human Rights Award

Recognizing excellence in practice in the direct care of patients/clients.

Recognizing excellence in ethics and human rights.

The nominee demonstrates an evidence-based contribution or achievement that positively impacts patients and the advancement of nursing practice. The nominee also leads through effective collaboration with stakeholders and colleagues. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Lynn Nelson, MSN,

RN, NCSN, Director of Student Support and Health Services, Educational Service District #113

Leadership and Management Award Recognizing excellence in nursing leadership and management. The nominee promotes the professional development of nurses and facilitates excellence in clinical practice. With progressive leadership, she or he fosters a care environment that promotes creativity and enhances quality of care in a safe, supportive and professional working environment. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Susan Manfredi, DNP,

The nominee, through major a contribution or achievement, supports ethical and human rights issues in Washington state through partnership with communities. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Sofia Aragon, JD, BSN,

Nominations must be received no later than Jan. 31, 2019. See the detailed list of criteria for each award and complete the nomination form at www.rnconvention.org/ news/2018/nominations.

RN, Executive Director, Washington Center for Nursing

Nurse Researcher Award Recognizing excellence in nursing research that addresses practice issues. The nominee must have conducted research that has relevance to practice and direct practice implications, using sound research procedures, with findings disseminated through publications, presentations and/or conferences. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Pamela Mitchell, PhD,

RN, FAANP, Executive Associate Dean, University of Washington School of Nursing.

MBA, RN, FACHE, Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at UW Medicine Northwest Hospital.

Nurse Educator Award Recognizing excellence in nursing education. The nominee demonstrates excellence in nursing education through evidence-based, innovative and inspirational methods that promote learning and enthusiasm. 2017 AWARD RECIPIENT: Lynn Von Schlieder,

MN, RN, Director of Nursing Program, Shoreline Community College

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RUN FOR WSNA OFFICE

Did you ever wish you had a greater say in WSNA’s priorities and programs? WSNA offers myriad opportunities for members to get involved in considering issues, making decisions and representing the work of the association. You are WSNA, and your volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront. At this time, the WSNA and Economic & General Welfare search committees are seeking nominations for elected offices. You can nominate yourself by filling out a “Consent to Serve” form, available online at https://wsna.org/serve. Also send us a short candidate statement and photo for publication in the winter issue of The Washington Nurse, where we will introduce the candidates. Completed Consent to Serve forms can be submitted electronically at https://wsna.org/serve or on paper. Paper forms should be mailed to: Washington State Nurses Association, 575 Andover Park West, Suite 101, Seattle, WA. 98188. Please note that the Consent to Serve also includes the opportunity to express interest in appointed positions. Except as noted, terms for all offices are two years.

The deadline for receipt of nominations for printing in the Washington Nurse is Friday, Nov. 9 All members in good standing are eligible for office; however, only those members represented for collective bargaining by WSNA and who meet the WSNA Bylaws definition of Staff Nurse may be candidates for the Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare, the Economic & General Welfare Nominating/Search Committee or Delegates and Alternates to the 2020 AFT convention.

Nominations after Nov. 9 Members may declare their own candidacy by submitting a Consent to Serve form to the WSNA Secretary no later than sixty (60) days prior to the first meeting of the WSNA General Assembly (deadline is March 3, 2019) or by being nominated from the floor at the General Assembly (May 2, 2019). However, these nominations will not be printed in the winter 2019 issue of The Washington Nurse due to advance time required for printing. The names of all candidates, regardless of time and method of nomination, will appear on the mailed election ballot, to be sent out following the May 2, 2019 General Assembly. Additionally, write-in candidates are allowed.

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WSNA Board of Directors Board members are elected to represent the membership of the WSNA. Board members have the legal, ethical and fiduciary responsibility for all Association activities and act as trustees of the organization on behalf of all Association members. 11 members: • President (1) • Vice President (1) • Secretary / Treasurer (1) • Directors At-Large (3) • Directors At-Large Staff Nurse (2) non-managerial, non-supervisory, direct patient care provider, represented by WSNA for collective bargaining • Chair of the Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare (1)* • Chair of the Legislative & Health Policy Council (1)* • Chair of the Professional Nursing & Health Care Council (1)* Three to four one-day meetings per year; may also be appointed to other work groups such as the WSNF board of trustees, etc. * Note: the chairs of the Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare, Legislative & Health Policy Council, and Professional Nursing & Health Care Council are elected separately and also serve as full members of the WSNA Board of Directors by virtue of their offices.

WSNA Nominations / Search Committee Nominations / Search Committee members request nominations for office and review all completed Consent to Serve forms. They prepare the slate of qualified candidates and recommend chair and members for special committees. Six members (four elected, two appointed): • Members (4) Two to three one-day meetings per biennium (every other year).

Full event information available at rnconvention.org.

Professional Nursing & Health Care Council The PNHCC forecasts trends, promotes continuing education programs, addresses issue of nursing practice, collaborates with other nursing and specialty organizations, and develops resources on issues relating to nursing practice, education, human rights and access to health care. 11 members (seven elected, four appointed): • Chair (1) — also serves on WSNA Board of Directors • Members (6) Three one-day meetings per year; some committee work outside of meetings is also typical.

Legislative & Health Policy Council Council members serve in a politically nonpartisan capacity to recommend a state legislative agenda to the WSNA Board of Directors, review proposed legislation and recommend response, educate and assist the WSNA membership in understanding WSNA’s legislative priorities and assist in providing information to legislators and the public. Seven members (four elected, three appointed): • Chair (1) — also serves on WSNA Board of Directors • Members (3) Three one-day meetings per year, with the addition of Advocacy Camp and Nurse Legislative Day; weekly phone conference calls while the Washington State Legislature is in session (usually Jan. through March or April).

Offices for the following three bodies are restricted to members represented by WSNA for collective bargaining.

Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare (E&GW) The Cabinet sets priorities for WSNA labor relations functions and activities and is charged with developing and reviewing policies and procedures for the conduct of the E&GW program and collective bargaining. The Cabinet also establishes standards and rules for Local Units. 10 members: • Chair (1) — Also serves on WSNA Board of Directors • Vice Chair (1) • Secretary / Treasurer (1) • At-Large Members (7) Four to six one-day meetings and six to eight conference calls per year; additional work outside of meetings.

Economic & General Welfare Nominating / Search Committee Researches and requests names of candidates and prepares slate for election to Cabinet, Nominating/Search Committee, and delegates and alternates to the governing body of any national or international labor organization with which WSNA is affiliated. Three members: • Members (3) — candidate receiving the highest number of votes serves as Chair

ANA Membership Assembly

Two to three one-day meetings per biennium.

(One is the President; others elected) • Delegates (13)

2020 AFT Convention Must be a member in good standing of WSNA and AFT. Delegates attend and participate in AFT’s four-day convention. All expenses paid by WSNA. • Delegates (up to 20)

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PROPOSE A RESOLUTION

CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS

Any individual member or constituent group of WSNA may submit proposed resolutions to be considered at the WSNA General Assembly on May 2, 2019. The Guidelines and Resolutions Form, including a sample resolution, are posted at wsna.org/about/bylaws-and-resolutions. The resolutions form must be completed, including the cost impact. The deadline for submitting resolutions for consideration by the Resolutions Committee is Nov. 9, 2018. The WSNA Bylaws/Resolutions Committee will meet following the deadline to consider any proposed nonemergency resolutions that may go before the General Assembly. At the 2017 General Assembly meeting, members passed the following resolutions (view them at wsna.org/about/bylaws-andresolutions): • Supporting ANA’s Principles for Health System Transformation

❚ WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington, providing representation and training that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. As the state’s premier professional nursing organization, we seek to advance nursing knowledge by providing and promoting access to evidence-based research and practice developments. If you have led a quality improvement project, influenced change in nursing practice through innovation, implemented a new care delivery model, promoted the field of nursing and/or nursing practice through your leadership performance or conducted original research, WSNA invites you to submit a poster abstract for presentation at the Biennial Nurses Convention to be held May 1-3, 2019, at the Tulalip Resort and Convention Center. The conference will feature the theme “Transforming Health Through the Power of Nursing” by sharing the latest advances in research, practice, technology, health care delivery and leadership, and we invite nurses who have been transforming nursing practice to share their findings and experience!

• Controlling Rising Costs and Assuring Affordability of Prescription Drugs • Ending Healthcare Billing Practices that Contribute to Medical Debt • Reaffirming Opposition to “Right to Work” Proposals & Legislation

General poster abstract information WSNA welcomes poster abstract submissions from members and nonmembers using the fully automated online system at surveymonkey.com/r/WSNAPoster. Accepted poster abstracts will be published online at rnconvention.com. General poster abstract criteria Poster abstract content must support WSNA priority agenda topics such as evidence-based practice, leadership, research, ethics, public policy and advanced practice. All research, evidence-based solutions and best practice poster abstracts must have been completed with documented outcomes prior to online submission. Poster abstracts will not be edited for content. Abstracts are limited to 1,200 words, excluding the title and should contain all six of the following elements: 1. Title – Title of project or research 2. Purpose — What was the intent or goal of the project or study? What did you want to learn? 3. Background/Significance — What was the problem and why was it important? What knowledge are you building on? 4. Method — What was the design? What was the sample? What instruments were used? What was the intervention or practice change? How was data collected and analyzed? 5. Results — What were the findings? What was the impact on nursing practice and/or clinical outcomes? 6. Conclusions — What do the findings or your research or outcomes of your project mean? What are the implications for clinical practice and/or care delivery? Poster submission: surveymonkey.com/r/WSNAPoster Poster Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2019 Acceptance Notification: February 28, 2019

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