las noticias - San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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las noticias - San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses
������ ��������������������������������������������������������� LAS NOTICIAS To serve the nursing and health care delivery needs of the Hispanic community and the professional needs of Hispanic nurses through the improvement of the quality of culturally sensitive health and nursing care for Hispanic consumers and by providing equal access to educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic nurses. Next SDNAHN Chapter Meeting Saturday, March 13, 8:30 – Noon at Alvarado Hospital 6th Floor Conf. Rm 6655 Alvarado Rd San Diego,CA 92120 Chris Bajkiewicz, RN, MSN will talk on “International Health Issues” Chapter meetings are open to the public. There is no charge to members. Nonmembers donate $10 for continuing education credits. Breakfast included. President’s Message “We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.” ~Ellen Goodman. This is how I am approaching the New Year as well as the goals, activities, and membership of SDNAHN. At our first meeting we had new attendees-- yeah! If each member commits to bringing a potential new member to a meeting this year, we can double our membership. So, SDNAHN members, let’s get the word out. I am asking for your commitment to our organization. As your new president, I have commitments to you in return. I realize that your time is valuable and thus pledge to conduct timely meetings that are interesting and informative. Our January meeting had a great presentation by the American Cancer Society, a fun gift exchange, and breakfast provided by the Tri-City Medical Center of Oceanside. Continuing education credits will be offered at most meetings, and I will keep you informed of any educational offerings that come our way, such as scholarships and volunteer opportunities. Our primary function as an organization is to serve the nursing and health care delivery needs of the Hispanic community, as well as to address the professional needs of Hispanic nurses. To this end, we try to form collaborative relationships with community organizations that support those in need. In December we were asked by Family Health Centers of San Diego to once again participate in their successful Adopt-A-Family program. Our family this year was a young couple with one child and another on the way (the mother, Jennifer, is due in February). The dad�had lost his job, and the family was obliged to move in with Jennifer’s mom and ten year old brother. The couple’s four year old son, Sebastian, loves Spider Man so our SDNAHN chapter bought a Spider Man bike and helmet for him (many thanks to Felipe and Jeff for assembly), a bike and gear for Jennifer’s brother, and clothes for the entire family. In addition to all the wrapped gifts, Felipe and I also delivered a gift card with collected donations totaling $200. Thank you so much for your donations. We made their Christmas a much happier holiday. In an effort to support the regional chapters, Paloma and I attended the NAHN Scholarship and Christmas Dinner in Los Angeles in December. It was a nice event with very pretty Christmas decorations, and we came away with many ideas for our November event that will be shared at the first planning meeting, date to be announced. Thank you for honoring me with your vote. I will work hard to promote our organization and help it to grow while supporting you, our members, in any way I can. We are very fortunate to have a great Board, and I look forward to working with them, too.�� � Feliz Año Nuevo, Monica Garcia� El Invierno 2010 � SDNAHN Holds first general meeting of 2010 Our first general meeting of the year was held on January 9, thanks to the generosity of Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside. Following a first-class buffet breakfast provided by the hospital, we were privileged to hear a presentation by the San Diego chapter of the American Cancer Society. Whatever we all think we know about what they do just barely scratches the surface. This is an organization that provides tools and resources that all nurses and other healthcare professionals can use in practice all of the time. The American Cancer Society provides patient services in no fewer than fifty-one languages, with trained volunteers that are matched with patients nationwide by diagnosis to provide emotional support, tools, and resources (though without giving medical advice). We now know how to source goods and services such as makeup kits for female patients (provided by the manufacturers and worth $350.00) and transportation to medical appointments (or gas cards) to help pay for the cost of getting to medical appointments. There was far too much to list here, but let’s just say that they offer an extensive menu of programs that are available to patients, providers, caregivers, and physicians. The only limiting factor is the availability of money and, especially, volunteers. We, of course, learned where to obtain all the necessary information and how to access services and informational flyers on all of their programs in several languages. This meeting was a true learning experience, in addition to learning of all of the regular business of providing services to our members and to the community. Will we see you at our next meeting? Save the date Saturday, March 13 (see our cover page for details). � Joe Atkins, Vice-President� LOOKING AHEAD February 5-6: Thousand Smiles Foundation/Fundacion Mil Risas Thousand Smiles is a non-profit organization focused on care of the less fortunate children in Mexico who suffer from lack of dental care and from maxillo-facial deformities such as cleft palate. Bus trip to Ensenada leaves at 6am Friday morning and returns late Saturday night. Cost: approx $100 for hotel, bus & food. For more information, please contact Lydia Stewart, 619-806-9176, [email protected] . Thousand Smiles, http://www.thousandsmiles.org/ February 13: SD Black Nurses Annual Scholarship Luncheon 11am - 2:30 pm, Jacob Center at 404 Euclid Ave, SD,CA 92114 $60 per person (students with ID, $30). For more information, please contact the SDBNA at 619-262-9133 or Lydia Stewart at 619-806-9176. March 6: Women's Resource Fair 8 am - 4pm, Great Hall, San Diego Civic Center, 202 "C" Street, San Diego. Info: [email protected]. March 6: American Diabetic Association’s Feria de Salud: Por Tu Familia 10 am – 2 pm. Kimball Park, near City Hall & the Mile of Cars, National City. Info: [email protected] March 13: SDNAHN Chapter Meeting for all members (see cover for more information). April 5: SDNAHN Executive Meeting All members welcome. 6 – 8 pm, Pepsi Bottling Group��8014 Armour St. SD,CA 92111� � El Invierno, 2010 � 2 The Hospice Corner Hospice is… A philosophy of care and therapeutic model that consists of the interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and continuous management of physical symptoms, psychological concerns, spiritual distress, caregiver burden, and practical needs in the home. Hospice is a health care system. It is not a separate medical facility but, rather, a home care program supported by a federal benefit (Medicare and Medicaid). The benefits of hospice care include: Routine Care: Hospice care is delivered wherever the patient resides whether it be the home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living, or group home. Hospice care, however, does not cover the cost of the residence. For example, a hospice patient in a nursing home is still responsible for the room and board charge. Continuous Care: Continuous care is provided during a “period of crisis” to maintain the patient at home. “Crisis” occurs when the patient has an acute episode of increased symptoms not relieved by the conventional treatment. Hospice care will provide a minimum of 8 hours/day during a 24 hour period, but not necessarily continuous care. Nursing care must comprise 51% of the care, either by an RN or LVN. However, hospice aides may supplement nursing care. General Inpatient Care (GIP): General inpatient care may be provided for control of acute pain or other symptoms that cannot be adequately managed in the patient’s home. Short term care may be provided in a contracted facility with hospice continuous care to manage the care plan. GIP care may be needed for symptoms of imminent death or when there is a breakdown of the family caregiver support system, especially if there is an intensity of care directed towards symptom management that cannot be managed in another setting. GIP is not available when only custodial care is needed. Respite Care� Respite care is provided when caregivers require a break from care giving responsibilities. Respite care must be provided in a contracted facility and can be provided for a maximum of 5 days per benefit period. � Luis R. Velasquez, RN, MHA, LNC is Clinical Director and DPCS/Administrator at Apreva Hospice in San Diego, CA. Pablo Velez named CEO and Senior VP of Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center SDNAHN member Pablo Velez has recently been named as Sharp HealthCare’s new Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. Pablo began his health care career nearly 25 years ago as a nurse manager at the Boston VA Medical Center and served at several hospitals in progressive leadership positions in the Boston area before moving to San Diego. Pablo joined Sharp Chula Vista in 1996 as Nurse Manager, Intermediate Care Services, where he managed two intermediate care units with a total of 73 beds. Pablo was later named Director of Critical Care Services, and was responsible for the leadership and operations of the Intensive Care Units, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, the Intermediate Care Units and the Radiation Oncology Department. As Vice President of Patient Care Services, Pablo’s many responsibilities included leading, planning, organizing, and directing operations of nursing, respiratory services, pharmacy services, long-term care, ambulatory outpatient surgical services and other ancillary departments in a 343- bed facility and a very active ambulatory surgical facility adjacent to the hospital. As Dan Gross, Sharp HealthCare’s Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations notes, “Pablo’s depth of understanding and firsthand experience in numerous areas of hospital operations make him the ideal executive to lead Sharp Chula Vista in its continuing journey as the South Bay’s premier health care center.” Many congratulations to Pablo from SDNAHN! Pablo Velez with past SDNAHN secretary Fabiola Carapia and past SDNAHN treasurer Lupita Mora-Rubio. El Invierno, 2010 � 3 Congratulations to the 2009 SDNAHN Scholarship Recipients Rosalinda E. Alfaro (California State University, San Marcos). I have wanted to be a nurse since working as a US Army CombatMedic/Psychiatric Specialist. I am involved and proactive by my participation on the curriculum committee and special events committee of my nursing program. My two wonderful children are my life’s motivation and, when possible, I volunteer at my son's elementary school. My goals as a student and future nurse are to be a health care provider and educator as well as patient advocate within San Diego’s diverse community while always respecting my patients’ cultural background. I thank the San Diego chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for providing guidance and support for my educational goals. Natalie Alonzo (California State University, San Marcos). I have been practicing as an Adult Medical-Surgical/Pediatric nurse at Tri-City Medical Center for the past two years, completed my New Grad Nurse Training Program this July, and will be completing my RN-BSN in Spring, 2010 with hopes of attending the Master’s Program afterwards. I would like to eventually work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics and to teach at the university level. Claudia Gonzalez (Southwestern College). After receiving my RN license and BSN, I would like to earn my Master’s degree to become a Nurse Practitioner. I know that my passion, dedication, and perseverance will open many doors for me and for the benefit of Latinos and those lacking access to adequate health care. Claudia Guzman (University of San Diego). I was raised in Antofagasta, Chile and came to the U.S. at age 12. My Bachelor of Science degree is in biology (Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa) from San Diego State University and have since worked in a multicultural community clinic in San Diego for 18 years. I will be graduating in May 2011 with a RN license and a Master’s degree in Clinical Nursing. Ma. Christina Guzman (California State University, Dominguez Hills). I currently work for San Ysidro Health Center, an organization whose mission is to “improve the health and well being of our community’s traditionally underserved and culturally diverse people.” As I continue my education in health care, I plan to continue working in underserved communities. Alexia Hollins, LVN (San Diego City College). After graduating, I hope to attend National University to earn my BSN. Afterwards, I would love to work with Doctors Without Borders to perform humanitarian work in developing countries in South America and Africa. Esperanza Dulce Martinez (Southwestern College). I owe my hard work and dedication to my 11 year old daughter. I am an active community volunteer leader for the Girls Scouts, PTA, and ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee). I hope to continue my education at San Diego State University in Fall, 2010 to pursue my BSN, and then pursue my Master’s degree to become a Family Health Nurse Practitioner so that I can work in medically underserved communities. Amy Rose McCraken (Point Loma Nazarene University). I have a love and passion for pediatric nursing, which I hope to practice in a medical mission field someday. I also love the Spanish language and hope to use my knowledge of Spanish to serve in Latin America. I am extremely grateful to receive a SDNAHN scholarship this year! Jael Niebla Muriel (Southwestern College). I am happy to be in my last year of nursing, a step away from my lifelong dream. Three children, one income, sleepless nights, STRESS, clinical rotations, and studying have only motivated me to live through nursing school, ONCE! I’m the nursing class president for the class of 2010 and maintain good standing as a student and volunteer. I have taken classes in Spanish for Translation to increase my fluency so that I may give much needed and better care to our Spanish speaking population. Thank you SDNAHN for your support. � El Invierno, 2010 4 Thank you! Our November Scholarship dinner was once again made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and supporters. SDNAHN allocates 70% of all funds raised during this event directly to academic scholarships for nurses. These scholarships, awarded to outstanding nursing students from all over San Diego County, help to achieve the goals of promoting the nursing profession and providing diverse health care professionals in our region. � Sharp Healthcare Joseph Atkins & Iris Rosario-Atkins Grossmont Healthcare District Kaiser Permanente Paradise Valley Hospital Scripps Health Care University of California San Diego Medical Center Rick Garcia Construction Company San Ysidro Health Center Tri-City Medical Center LightBridge Hospice � � � � Additional Sponsors & Supporters Palomar-Pomerado Health, Rady Children's Hospital, Heritage Financial Services, Inc., Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego County, Inc., San Diego Hospice & Institute for Palliative Care, San Diego Black Nurses Association, Inc., Southwestern College, San Diego City College, InterAmerican College, University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing, School of Nursing at California State University San Marcos, Health Net, Walden University, Armida B Creations, DK Hair, Jana Staples, San Diego Padres, Pepsi Bottling Co., Benihana, Christine Wines, Esther Stewart, Josephine Marquez, Pala Casino Spa & Resort As one who has attended the dinner every year for quite some time, I must say to all of you who were not there that, more than ever, you missed a lovely evening. Not only has it gotten more fun each time, but it is so gratifying to meet an incredible group of scholarship winners. Our organization provides a greater amount of money to a larger number of recipients than any other such organization, to my knowledge, and we should all be proud to be a part of it. In addition, the dinner provided a rare opportunity to dress up, have a delightful meal, network, and go dancing. Come join us next year, and lend your support (and your dollars) to one of our most important activities! � Joe Atkins, Vice-President � El Invierno, 2010 � 5 Celebremos la prevencion On November 28, 2009, several members of SDNAHN helped San Ysidro Health Center’s SALSA en la Communidad group with their “Celebremos la Prevencion” event held in San Ysidro. SALSA en la Comunidad is a community-based program made possible by funds from the Office of Minority Health, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose of the SALSA en la Comunidad project is to reduce health disparities in the Latino community by increasing early detection of cardiovascular risk factors and promoting therapeutic lifestyle changes. About seventy attendees received free blood pressure, body mass index, and cholesterol screenings. SDNAHN members Paloma Garza, Jeannette Martinez, Yolanda Arroyo, Bel Gastelum, and Juan Bartolome helped the group by interpreting and explaining the results to the attendees, as well as assisting with health education. The group also enjoyed and participated in a lighthearted lesson in “Laughter Yoga.” Most attendees had metabolic syndrome, and were all very interested in staying healthy. They were very receptive to the health education and appreciative of our participation. � Crawford High Educational Complex, Community Health and Medical Practices (CHAMPS) Career Fair On December 2, Crawford Health Complex: CHAMPS had a large Career Fair. Almost 100 community and college organizations set up booths and answered questions from students about college and career options. Various colleges were represented, including San Diego State University, San Diego City College, Southwestern College, and the San Diego Fashion Institute. Organizations as varied as the FBI, Humane Society, Sea World and even a local mortuary came to answer questions and give students ideas about career choices. SDNAHN had a booth with information on nursing as well as other health professions. We talked to about 150 students and hope to have steered a few students towards our profession. � Paloma Garza. For more information on how you can get involved in community outreach, please contact [email protected]�� California Wellness foundation funds center for diversity in nursing Tri-City Hospital Foundation has received a $50,000, 3year grant from the California Wellness Foundation to support a comprehensive Center for Diversity in Nursing. The grant falls under the California Wellness Foundation’s funding allotment for Diversity in Health Professions and “pipeline” educational programs for nurses. The goal of the grant is to increase the number of students who are earning an initial or advanced degree in nursing and are trained in clinical rotations at Tri-City Medical Center (TCMC). To this end, the Program Coordinator will also organize community outreach efforts to encourage young students to pursue careers in health care. At the completion of the three-year period, the program will have: Assisted 30 minority nursing students in applying for financial aid, as well as in securing nurse mentors and in completing or continuing various levels of education (this includes scheduling clinical rotations in TCMC). Of the 30 students, 15 will be TCMC employees. Coordinated 36 outreach events reaching 300 individuals in local high schools, community clinics, and other community organizations in order to spark interest in the nursing professional careers. Organized 36 activities exposing 150 students to TCMC and nursing professional careers. These will include touring the hospital and shadowing nurses. Supervised 9 high school nursing interns. Encouraged and supported all employees and students at any academic level in completing their education and clinical rotations in the hospital. Held 6 cultural competency training sessions for 90 nursing students and clinical nursing instructors. TCMC’s Center for Nursing Diversity is attempting to address the shortage of nurses in North County by initiating a "fast-track" process to recruit students through outreach programs, which will result in an increase of nurses from culturally diverse communities. � For more information, please contact SDNAHN member Natalie Kolodzik, RN, BSN, Nursing Diversity Coordinator at Tri-City Medical Center, (760) 940-7301. El Invierno, 2010 � 6 Cancer Does Not Discriminate Cancer does not discriminate. This fact was conveyed to us by the three representatives from the American Cancer Society who spoke at our first SDNAHN meeting of the year. The information presented was especially useful for our members and the ethnically diverse patients for whom we care. ACS Representatives Linda Melendez Force, Kay Clark, Demy Din, and Robby Medina also spoke with our group about the research, education, advocacy and services provided by the American Cancer Society. The services of the American Cancer Society include an informative website at www.cancer.org and an 800 number (1-800-ACS-2345) where cancer specialists are available 24-hours a day, 365 days of the year. Other services include programs that offer a variety of patient needs from connecting patients with other survivors to providing a camp for children with cancer and research programs. A research study coming to San Diego in April is the CPS-3 Cancer Prevention Study. CPS-3, is a nationwide research study to better understand the lifestyle, behavioral, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. The goal is to enroll 500,000 adults of various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S. If you would like to make a difference in the fight against cancer and be a part of a historic event, save the date! On Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18, 2010 an enrollment will be held at the Oceanside Relay for Life Event at MiraCosta College, from Saturday 10 am to Sunday 9 am. Qualifications are simple: a man or woman between the ages of 30-65 with no personal history of cancer. Volunteers are also needed to help with the enrollment area at the venue. For more information, go to www.cancer.org or call tollfree 1-888-604-5888. � Sylvia Mac Manus RN, BSN, OCN � Chula Vista Florist Floral Designs For All Occasions 575 “H” Street, Chula Vista, CA 619-422-0144 619-253-1530 ������������������������������� El Invierno, 2010 � 7 ����������������������� �������������������������������� THE SHARP EXPERIENCE ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������� �������� ��������������������������������� ������������������������ ������������������������������������ �������������������������� ����������������������������� ����������������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������� ���������������� ������������ ����������� ������������������� ������������� �������������������������� ���������������������� �������������������������� ������������������������������� ������������������ �������������������������� ������������������������� ��������� �������� ������� ������ ����� ��� ������ ���� ���� ������ ��������� ������������ ��� ��������� ������� ���� ������ ����������� �������������� ��� ���� �������� ����������� ��������� ����������� ���� ��������������� ���� ������� ���� ��������� ���� ������ ��� ������������������������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������� ������������ �������� �������� ��� ����������� ���� ����������� ��� �������� ������������� ��������� �������� ���� ��� �������� ������� �������������� ��� ������ ������ ��� �������� ����� ���� ������ ������� �������������������������������������������� ��� ������������������� El Invierno, 2010 � 9 SOUTHBAY DANCE ACADEMY 4370 Palm Ave Ste. # G San Diego, CA 92154 619.428.3301 • 619.395.1316 www.southbaydanceacademy.com El Invierno, 2010 � 10 Join Us! Membership in the San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses includes: � CEUs at no cost for chapter-sponsored presentations. � Special membership rates to SDNAHN and NAHN conferences. � SDNAHN newsletter and the official journal of NAHN, Hispanic Health Care International, which provides information on the latest research on Latino heath care issues; information on professional events, opportunities for employment, education and scholarships, community, local chapter and NAHN activities, and membership achievements and recognition. � Networking among other Hispanic/Latina(o) nurses, health care providers, and business organization for professional development. � Promotion of the Hispanic/Latino(a) professional image, leadership, and visibility through partnering and collaboration in health care community activities. By becoming a SDNAHN member, you join a membership with the passion and desire to make a difference in our community as well as have a voice in improving the nursing profession. Help make a difference by joining now! Our “Membership” link may be found on our website at www.sdnahn.org. We welcome our new and re-instated members Matilde Montoya Robert Lemos Nancy Coffin-Romig Alicia Cordero-Canedo San Juana Gonzalez Sara Medina Lorraine Mauntner Robert Robledo Luis Velasquez SDNAHN Going Green � Protecting the environment is a movement that started on a small scale in grass root organizations and grew quickly into a cause championed by many organizations and countries. Politicians now address the issues of global warming in speeches they give, and policies they support. Protecting the environment has become everyone's responsibility. This is a discussion that we have had at several meetings, and so we are going to incorporate some small changes in our effort to become greener in our practices. The meeting minutes will be sent out and approved electronically, and posted on the screen along with the agenda at the following meeting. If anyone would like to see�them, once approved, all you have to do is send us an email requesting them and we can send you the minutes. The newsletter will also be sent to all members electronically. We will continue to send our sponsors a paper copy. If you would like to receive a paper copy, please send us an email requesting one, and we will mail one to you. Not only will we cut down on the number of newsletters printed, but in a year, we can save over a $1,000 in printing and mailing costs. Thank you for your support in this new endeavor. � Monica Garcia, President� El Invierno, 2010 � 11 El Invierno, 2010 � 12 El Invierno, 2010 � 13 San Diego Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses For the Calendar of National chapter events, check the National Association of Hispanic Nurses website at http://www.thehispanicnurses.org. For San Diego Chapter events, go to www.sdnahn.org or contact us at (619) 370-454, email at [email protected] �������������������� ��������������������������������� ���������������������������������������� � ���������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ������������������������������ � ���������������������������������������������������� ������������������� ��������������� �������������������������������������������������� ����������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ��������������������������� ���������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������� ���������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������� ������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������������� ���������� ����������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� �������������������������� ������������������������� ���������������������������������� ������������ ����������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������ ����������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������ ��������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ ����������� ��������������������������������������������� ������������������������ ����� ���������������������� ����� ������������������������� ���� ������������������ ���� ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ �� �������������� ������������������������� ������������������� ��������� �������������� El Invierno, 2010 � 14