I am assuming the duties as president of this chapter a little sooner than I anticipated due to the need of Cindy Sanders to step down. The Board of Directors met and endorsed the reshuffling of chapter officers, thus allowing me to step immediately into the president seat. This leaves 2 positions open for the chapter: president elect and a board of directors’ seat. The Board has discussed these vacancies and will come up with an agreeable solution. In the meantime, if you are interested in either of these positions, now is the time to volunteer! I look forward to an interesting year and hope to see most of you at our meetings and educational events. Our first meeting will be October 7. September weekends are full with 2 conferences at DHMC at which I hope to see all of you! Thank you for the opportunity to serve Chapter 3001.

Respectfully,

       Roanne

Note of Thanks

Dear Members:
I have finished my term as president and want to thank you for your work and commitment in the past year. I have started to read “Tea and Toast” and it is an excellent gift. I find that there is a lot of substance to it and am reading it slowly to take it all in. A great gift for me. Thank you.
The North Hartland Lake was an excellent place for our picnic in June. I will go back often.

Fondly,
Eva

MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

September 15-17 2006: Northern New England Perioperative Nursing presents: Trends & Teamwork: Our Perioperative Future. DHMC, Lebanon NH . Call 603-653-1524 for info.
September 30 2006: What’s New and True in Orthopaedics”. DHMC, Lebanon NH . Call 603-653-1234 for info.
October 7 2006: “What’s New in GYN Surgery?” Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital, Lebanon NH .
November 4 2006: “Anesthesia Update on Hypothermia, Blocks and Malignant Hyperthermia”. Mt Ascutney Hospital , Windsor VT.

Complications, Errors and Communication in the OR

On Saturday May 6^th we met at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction VT to listen to 3 speakers. Many thanks to Julia Neily RN MS, MPH, Jo LaFreniere RN and Deborah Cutts for their excellent presentations. Topics covered included: SCIP (Surgical Care Improvement Project), retained sponges and instruments, medical team training, SSI (Surgical Site Infections) impact and identifying changes for improved outcomes.

There were 17 participants.

Thanks to Lisa Ryder RN for coordinating this meeting, as well as to Ginger Cummings RN and Donna Barber RN for their assistance.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CHAPTER BUSINESS MEETING 6/13/06

Ø Ballots were tallied for the chapter election; a total of 19 ballots (19.7%) were received. Results were: President elect: Roanne Rogerson

Treasurer: Lorraine Heslop

Board of Directors: Linda Thompson

Nominating Committee: Monte Murphy

Ø Cindy Sanders has resigned as incoming president due to health reasons. The new board will discuss filling the vacancies and come up with a plan.

Ø Discussion of the meeting schedule beginning in September

Ø Eva Daniels was presented a book entitled “Tea and Toast for the Perioperative Nurse’s Spirit” written by AORN dignitaries Trish Seifert, Jane Rothrock and Ellen Murphy. The book was signed by 2 of the authors.

Ø Treasurer’s report was reviewed and remains in excellent shape.

WHAT’S NEW IN GYN SURGERY?

October 7 2006 at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital , Dwinell Room at Harvest Hill
Contact person: Roanne Rogerson RN
Registration begins at 8:30am, program 9am-noon
$10 per person at the door
Contact hours
Continental breakfast provided
Chapter business meeting begins at noon

Let us hear your voice! AORN's Annual National Salary Survey

Are you earning what you are worth? Was your merit increase enough? How much should the wage for a particular position in perioperative nursing be?

When reviewing and comparing compensation, it can be surprising what a difference a year can make.

Your participation is vital to identify income information for perioperative nurses nationwide. Complete the AORN 2006 Annual National Salary Survey! The report generated as a result of this survey will provide invaluable information for all perioperative nurses, covering areas such as salaries by geographic region or title, time spent on direct patient care and more. Detailed data analysis and an updated compensation calculator will be available to you in December. Watch for your survey invitation via email or visit your AORN homepage at www.aorn.org and press the Salary Survey 2006 botton.

September 2006: Chapter 3001 Membership

Member Type	Count
Standard Member	98
Retired Member	3
Associate Member	1
Facility Member - 1 Year	1

Total Members	103

Perioperative Nurse Week
November 12-18, 2006

This year’s theme “We’re There for Safe Care” conveys that patient safety is a critical element of our daily practice. Share your knowledge about patient safety with others and break out of your anonymity!

Perioperative Nurse Week November 12-18, 2006

Perioperative Nurse Week
November 12-18, 2006