D.D.N.A. Nurse Networks

1. D.D.N.A. Nurse Networks Relationship with and Responsibilities to DDNA

2. What does the current structure afford the Networks & DDNA? • What are DDNA’s responsibilities to you? • What are your responsibilities to DDNA? • Why are we talking about changing the relationship?

3. Current Structure

4. Current Relationship: • Network • Each Network functions independent of DDNA • Relationship with DDNA is “informal” • No clear affiliation with DDNA or “connection” to DDNA • Network leadership group, contact person & network representative must be members of DDNA • No requirement for other network members to obtain/maintain DDNA membership

5. DDNA • No real responsibility to the Network • No assistance with management • No authority over the Network • No liability for the Network • Limited benefits offered to the Network – • Review of CE materials for certification criteria • Network information published in Newsletter • Marketing materials provided • But we really like you!!! (Which is a benefit, right?)

6. Responsibilities

7. DDNA’s Responsibility to Networks: • Provide guidance and direction when possible. • Provide DDNA information (membership & certification brochures) for networks to distribute when requested. • Provide mailing labels for initial meetings, etc. • Review continuing education programs offered by the network, to determine if the program meets the criteria for certification CE requirements.

8. Network’s Responsibilities to DDNA – • Identify Leadership Group (officers, chairpersons, network contact, network representative) • Assure current DDNA membership for each • Provide list of leaders to DDNA annually and as leaders change • Provide annual report to DDNA, including:(due by Feb 1st each year) • List of committees and chairpersons • Brief summary of the network’s special projects and the chairperson for this committee. • Name of network “representative” who will be attending the annual conference and the Network Representative Meeting.

9. Network’s Responsibilities to DDNA – cont’d • Provide quarterly reports to DDNA, including: (due by 1st of each month – Feb – May – Aug – Nov) • List of current officers and chairpersons • List of meetings conducted during the quarter – date, time, place, speakers, continuing education topics, main discussion points. • List of attendees, including percentage of DDNA members/non-members • Minutes from each meeting • Date, time, location of first meeting scheduled for upcoming quarter • Report of status/progress for each on-going project. • Submit clinical article for the DDNA newsletter – at least annually.

10. Why change?

11. VERY IMPORTANT: This would be optional. • Your Network would have the option to NOT convert to a chapter. • Your Network could choose to remain a “Network”, with no required association with DDNA.

12. Why consider changing the structure? • To create a more cohesive group – with better communication between the DDNA office & Board of Directors and the membership. • To strengthen the voice of DDNA and DD Nurses everywhere. • To help maintain the integrity of DDNA. • To clarify membership status. • Remember – There IS strength in numbers!

13. Goal: • Create a collective voice for DDNA, that represents the membership and the practicing DD Nurse. • Strengthen the relationship between DDNA and the Networks. • Make relationship more formal – create actual connection between networks and DDNA. • Increase communication between DDNA and the Networks. • Increase accountability for both.

14. What would a change in the structure mean for Networks? • Assistance with Network Management • Assistance with establishing and organizing the network – By-Laws, guidelines, etc. • Review of CE programs for certification • New Benefits • Website – actual space on the DDNA website • Assistance with speaker procurement for CE programs • Establish a formal relationship with DDNA • Have DDNA in the Network name • Be a part of DDNA.

15. What would a change in the structure mean for Networks? • Network Membership Management • Membership database – with renewal dates, renewal reminders, dues collected by DDNA and forwarded to the Network. • Reduced cost for DDNA publications • Standards of Practice, etc. • Requirement for membership in DDNA by all Network members.

16. What would a change in the structure mean for DDNA? • Increase DDNA’s responsibility to & for the Networks. • Increase DDNA’s assistance to the Networks. • Increase communication with the Networks and with more of our DDNA members. • Increase in DDNA membership – which increases our voice within, not only the DD community, but the healthcare community at large. • Increase in sponsor interest! YES ! YES ! YES !

17. Leadership Conference • DDNA 2008 – Leadership Conference • Offered on last afternoon, following close of conference. • For Network Leaders • By invitation only – not open to general membership. • To offer guidance and practical suggestions on establishing and maintaining a functional leadership group for your network. • To help prepare you for service at the national level. • Program sessions will be conducted by nationally recognized speakers/experts in group dynamics and volunteer organizations. • Please plan to have your leadership group attend!

18. What we need from you: • Your input and thoughts on this issue. We also need: • Your continued support & promotion of DDNA. • Your continued support & promotion of DD Nursing certification – CDDN & DDC.

19. What you need from us?

20. PRO’s CON’s

21. To make DDNA the professional voice for Developmental Disabilities Nursing – worldwide. The Goal