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2016-2017 Annual Report

APRIL 26, 2017

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Strategic Alignment & Outcomes Mission The Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy is a national organization that unites and serves Enterostomal Therapy Nurses and Associates through Advocacy, Education and Research for the highest quality of specialized care for individuals experiencing wound, ostomy or continence issues.

Vision Leading excellence in wound, ostomy, and continence management.

Values 1. Nursing Specialty Excellence. 2. Collaborative Partnership. 3. Compassion.

Organizational Strategies 1. Transform the CAET by developing a progressive image through differentiation. 2. Solidify the communication channels between the CAET executives, its members and other stakeholders. 3. Validate the cost justification of the ET nursing position in both hospital and community. 4. Recruitment and development of new ET nurses. 5. Maintain and grow the current membership. 6. Differentiate CAET through unique educational programming. 7. Establish the leadership role in the advanced nursing practice of wound, ostomy and continence. 8. Strategic positioning of the CAET through a stronger business approach.

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Table of Content 2016-2017Annual Report..................................................................................................................................................................................................................1

Strategic Alignment & Outcomes...................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Mission..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Vision.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Values....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Organizational Strategies.................................................................................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

President’s Report – ROSEMARY HILL........................................................................................................................................................................................8

President-Elect’s Report – CHRISTINE MURPHY.....................................................................................................................................................................12

Treasurer’s Report – DEBRA CUTTING......................................................................................................................................................................................14

Secretary’s Report – Laureen Sommerey...................................................................................................................................................................................16

Executive Director’s Report – CATHERINE HARLEY..............................................................................................................................................................19

Regional Directors’ Reports...........................................................................................................................................................................................................28

British Columbia & Yukon Regional Director’s Report – TERESA STONE........................................................................................................................28

Prairies/NWT/NU Regional Director’s Report – EILEEN EMMOTT........................................................................................................................................34

Ontario Regional Director’s Report – DONNA FOSSUM.........................................................................................................................................................35

Quebec Regional Director’s Report – NEVART HOTAKORZIAN...........................................................................................................................................38

Atlantic Regional Director’s Report – KATHRYN MUTCH.....................................................................................................................................................42

Core Program Leaders’ Reports...................................................................................................................................................................................................44

National Conference Planning Core Program Leader Report – MARY HILL......................................................................................................................44

Professional Development and Practice Core Program Leader’s Report – LAURA ROBBS.........................................................................................47

Informatics and Research Core Program Leader’s Report – KAREN NAPIER..................................................................................................................48

Marketing Core Program Leader’s Report – SUSAN MILLS-ZORZES.................................................................................................................................50

Political Action Core Program Leader’s Report – KIMBERLY LEBLANC...........................................................................................................................53

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CAET Academy Director’s Report – VIRGINIA MCNAUGHTON...........................................................................................................................................58

Mission Vision and Values.............................................................................................................................................................................................................59

CAET Academy Vision....................................................................................................................................................................................................................59

ETNEP Vision....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59

K2P Vision..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59

CAET Academy Mission Statement.............................................................................................................................................................................................59

ETNEP Mission.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59

K2P Mission.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59

CAET Academy Core Values.........................................................................................................................................................................................................60

CAET Academy Strategic Outcomes / Goals............................................................................................................................................................................60

CAETACADEMYENROLMENT2013-2016..........................................................................................................................................................................................61

Nominations Chair Report – LANI WILLISTON........................................................................................................................................................................65

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Introduction

A key to the ongoing success of the Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy (CAET) has always been the ability to adapt to the changing healthcare environment adopting new approaches to address new challenges. In 2016, challenges facing Enterostomal Therapy Nurses in the Canadian Healthcare system were multiple including budget cut backs, downsizing of staff and lack of access to products and services to assist patients. The changing nature of healthcare delivery, the aging population and the evolving role between the Provincial and Federal government, require, more than ever, a strong professional association that can form strategic partnerships and support advocacy. The CAET Membership grew to just over 400 in 2016 mainly due to an increase in ETNEP students and the joint CAET/WOCN Conference in June 2016. CAET also signed a partnership agreement with the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP) who became an official Interest Group of CAET. A strategic planning process was completed for ISTAP.

The CAET launched a Name Change project assessing the future of the names of the CAET and Enterostomal Therapy Nurse. This project will be presented to Members through a series of Town Hall Meetings April 24, 25, 26, May 2 & 3, 2017.

In 2016, the CAET Board of Directors continued implementing the 2014-2017 CAET Strategic Plan with the following priorities which are in progress:

1) Strengthen membership: Create, implement, and sustain a growing membership organization.

2) Demonstrate value to all E.T. nurses/members: Through new programs and initiatives that build on strengths, evaluation and revision and respond to members and patients.

3) Establish a clear identify: Through recognition and understanding of the CAET association name.

4) Governance, planning and decision-making: Achieve measurable improvement in CAET member’s understanding in how the CAET is governed and managed, apply a sustainability lens to decision-making, and create a clear governance model.

5) Outcomes research platform: Complete outcomes research in ostomy to support lobbying efforts.

6) Financial responsibility: Be financially responsible to CAET members by practicing prudent fiscal management of existing resources, and by making sound long-term choices that allow core programs and services to be sustainable now and into the future.

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7) National and international recognition for academic excellence in wound, ostomy and continence education: Through CAET Academy programs to meet the needs of E.T. nurses and aligned healthcare professionals.

8) Build leadership capacity: Pursuing organizational excellence through academic and governance processes.

9) Advocate for and represent the interests of E.T. nurses: Building collaborative partnerships, strengthening visibility and credibility.

10) Develop a technology infrastructure: To support core program activities, communications/social media and improve efficiencies

11) Contractor Engagement: Integrate and align human resource strategies with the CAET’s strategic planning process, and build a satisfied and committed contracted staff that will be a solid foundation for the coming decade.

In 2016, project teams of members under the Core Programs and CAET Academy worked to complete a number of key projects that will benefit all members including:

• Completion of the joint CAET/WOCN Conference in Montreal, June 2016 • Completion of the first cohort of the CAET Leadership Program for E.T. Nurses in June of 2016. • Continuing work on advocacy for Ostomy Reimbursement across Canada in conjunction with Ostomy Canada Society with a

focus on Atlantic Canada. • Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Practice Standards were launched in 2016. • A new feature section on “Continence” was added to the CAET Link.

In addition:

• The Board of Directors continued to develop clear operational policies based upon the new CAET By-laws.

• As a member of the Canadian Nurses Association Network of Nursing Specialties, we continue to strengthen the pool of E.T. Nurses who have C.N.A. certification (126 nationally).

• The collaborative effort with the JWOCN is moved into the sixth year.

• CAET partnered with Wounds Canada, the RNAO and the Canadian Diabetic Association on advocating for reimbursment of off loading devices in Ontario.

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• The CAET has continued a leadership role in the Wound Alliance Canada Steering Committee which had to be re-positioned after losing 3 key industry members due to company changes.

• We thank our members for their continued support and look forward to having you as part of this vibrant and dynamic association again this year. If you are interested in getting involved as a committee member in one of the Core Program Projects, please let us know by e-mailing our Executive Director Catherine Harley at [email protected].

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President’s Report – ROSEMARY HILL

Position: President Name: Rosemary Hill Annual Report Date of Completion: March 18, 2017

Project Strategic Outcome Progress Report

Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Maintain communication

and governance with CAET Executive, Board, Members, Core Program Leaders, and staff.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Meetings with Executive Cathy Harley to review current operational

plan, strategies, issues and implement accordingly. 2. Call and Chair Board meetings to discuss ongoing business of the

association – Develop meeting agendas in conjunction with the Secretary and Executive Director.

New Strategic efforts encompassed establishing a name change for both ET nurses and the association. The board has worked through a process and voted in favor of a name change that will be presented for a membership vote at the Annual Members meeting – May 2017.

2. CAET Academy Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Participate in the strategic oversight of the Academy, continuing to

recognize the critical need to increase capacity at the CAET Academy, in efforts to meet needs of the health care system.

2. In Jan 2017, multiple meetings with key stakeholders occurred to establish an additional cohort for May 2017. Subsequently, engaged in weekly meetings to assist with over all planning and efforts to support increase in Academic Advisors and Preceptors. Currently, the CAET Academy has a highly valued, distinguished team of Academic Advisors and preceptors, which we will continue to increase with the additional cohort for 2017.

3. Engaged in discussion with Western University re: the feasibility of developing a Master’s level program for ET nurses in the future.

4. Participated in the “virtual orientation” welcome sessions for the newly launched program – Bow Valley, and ongoing participation in Welcome sessions for new ETNEP students (English and French) at each new cohort. Support and participate in Webinar series Sept 2016 to May 2017.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 3. Collaborate with

organizations and associations

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Ostomy Canada Society (OCS)

• Participated in Advocacy meetings and Advocacy Adhoc Disability Tax Credit Task mtgs – (Monthly) Recent focus on adding “Enterostomal Therapist” as an individual with signing authority on the CRA application form. – Letter sent to Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Disability.

• Participated in conference call with New Brunswick ET members.

• Submitted President’s column to the OC Magazine (summer 2017)

2. ISTAP (International skin tear advisory panel) – Recognized at WUWHS – 2016. Received the award for Most Progressive Society. Ongoing collaboration and partnership with this interest group of CAET.

3. CAET continues to offer the benefit of the JWOCN through the membership process. Noteworthy are the numerous Canadian authors and initiatives published over the last 12 months.

4. Attended the North American Wound Care Council (NAWCC) Meeting in San Diego – April 7th, 2017

5. Consolidate new collaboration with Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (CSCRS) – Plans to engage with them for ET nurse’s week.

6. Attended and presented at national and International conferences encompassing Wound, Ostomy and Continence care.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 4. Support Regional Directors

and Core Program Leaders Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Ongoing 1. Executive Positions: We welcome Laureen Sommerey to the role of

Secretary and are appreciative of Deb Cutting stepping into the role of treasurer and completing the term for May 2017. Cory Heerschap has been interviewed and accepted the treasurer position and will be appointed after the May 25, 2017 AMM.

2. Regional Directors: Appointment of Eileen Emmott (Feb 2017) for Prairies, NWT and Nunavut. The board appreciates the previous years of support and expertise from Mary Mark. Lani Williston, through acclamation will be appointed after the AMM and step into the role of Regional Director for BC and Yukon. Teresa has been an inspiration to the BC ETs and we wish to recognize her dedication and support throughout the last four years. At present recruitment, underway for new nominations committee chair to replace Lani Williston.

3. Core Program Leaders: Laura Robbs now leads the Professional practice portfolio and Karen Napier has moved from RD role to lead the Research and Informatics team. Susan Mills Zores completes her term as marketing leader and the board wishes to acknowledge the substantial work of her program and enormous value of her representation with CNA and certification. (An update is located in her report). Recruitment for this position is underway.

4. Continue to participate in NCP meetings for London Ontario (2017) Complete Laura Robbs and her committee have completed a draft of ET Position statement – to be voted on at the May 2017 AMM

5. Administrative Manual Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

Ongoing Susan Mills Zorzes (Core program leader or marketing) has taken the lead role for this project. Key role descriptions for board members have been completed. (See her updated report)

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing

6. Certification

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Now established is an online process for C.N.A. certification and renewal. (Individuals can seek certification twice a year). Eblasts sent out to support timely communication to membership regarding new renewal dates. Susan has shared the recent CNA evaluation of this new process, which identified areas for further refinement.

7. Standards of Practice Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Complete Mary Mark (past core program leader of professional practice) completed this for May 2016. The standards are reviewed every two years and this task fall under the Core Program of Professional Practice led by Laura Robbs.

8. Leadership Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

1. Received a generous grant from Hollister which supports a 2nd Cohort of the Leadership Program. This program is aligned with the CAET strategic plan to develop future nurse leaders in the realm of Enterostomal therapy.

2. Participated in the evaluative process of Cohort 1 and refinements identified and incorporated for cohort 2.

3. Plans: to participate as a mentor for the students in the program. Will be attending the “kick-off” day May 28th.

Rosemary Hill

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President-Elect’s Report – CHRISTINE MURPHY

Position: President Elect Name: Christine Murphy Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Meeting attendance Values

1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• Attended Annual Members Meeting - Ongoing • Participated in Board Meetings by teleconference - Ongoing

2. Collaboration with organizations and associations

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• CSCRS – Developed and received acceptance letter of collaboration to Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Pending formal written reply due summer 2017 - Ongoing

• Requested CSCRS inform their members re ET Nurses week. Reply pending. – Ongoing.

3. CAET Academy Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• Participation in welcome session to new ETNEP students - Ongoing

• Presentation to ETNEP students – Evaluating the Research Evidence – Completed

• Preceptor to ETNEP students • Evaluator of ENTEP student for recognition of previous learning

4. Coloplast BPR Catheterization project

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Discussed and secured interest with industry partner concept of catheter guidelines developed by CAET as collaborative project.

• Initial meeting planned at CAET conference- May 2017

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Position: President Elect Name: Christine Murphy Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017



Christine Murphy RN CETN(C) MClScWH PhD

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Treasurer’s Report – DEBRA CUTTING

Position: Treasurer Name: Debra Cutting Annual Report Date of Completion: March 5, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Maintain accountability to

membership for CAET and CAET Academy financial stability to ensure our values and organizational strategies can be implemented.

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Reviewed all invoices received prior to payment as follows:

• With Executive Director for all CAET invoices and CAET Academy Director’s monthly invoice

• With Executive Director and CAET Academy Director for all CAET Academy invoices (Q1-3D)

2. Asked for and obtained clarification of any discrepancies prior to submitting approval. (Q1-3D).

3. When received, confirmed receipts submitted matched expenses claimed (Q1-3D).

4. Approved expenses to be charged to CAET VISA statement. 5. Approved expenses to be paid by CAET Academy debit card. 6. Reviewed CAET and CAET Academy Bank Accounts online (monthly) 7. Reviewed CAET and CAET Academy Cheque Registers as prepared

by Clare Business Services Book Keeper to approve expenditure and ensure accuracy prior to cheque issuance. (Biweekly beginning December 2016).

8. Reviewed CAET VISA statement online to ensure entries were approved and supported by receipts. (monthly)

9. Co-signed all CAET cheques over $3000. except the ongoing monthly cheques to CAET Executive Director and CAET Academy Director.

10. Communicated with Executive Director and Ouseley Hanvey Clipsham Deep Accounting firm for preparation of 2016 CAET Year End Financial Statements – February 2016

2 Member of CAET Executive and CAET Board

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Provided input via email on a wide variety of issues pertaining to the

management and advancement of CAET (Q1-3D) 2. Participated in CAET Executive (as called) and CAET Board

Teleconferences (monthly). 3. Attended CAET Pre-AMM In-person Board Meeting and CAET Mid-

Year In-person Board Meeting. Presented Financial Report to Board

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Position: Treasurer Name: Debra Cutting Annual Report Date of Completion: March 5, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing at each meeting.

4. With Executive Director, CAET Academy Director and CAET Board, prepared CAET and CAET Academy 2017 Budget.

5. Presented Financial Report to Membership at 2016 CAET AMM.

Debra Cutting

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Secretary’s Report – Laureen Sommerey

Position: Secretary Name: Laureen Sommerey Annual Report Date of Completion: March15,2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Compile and maintain

CAET Board Member Directory.

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• CAET Board Member Directory distributed to board members September 2016.

• Revised and distributed as board membership changed. Completed

2. Develop and revise June 2016 – June 2017 Communication Plan for CAET Board.


• Annual Board Communication Plan distributed to Board members September 2016.

• Revised and distributed to board when changes to dates were made. Completed

3. Prepare and distribute agenda for all Board and Executive Board meetings.


• Agenda prepared and distributed to board prior to all Board and Executive Board meetings. Ongoing

4. Prepare and distribute minutes of all Board meetings and Executive Board meetings.


• Minutes prepared and distributed to board prior to all Board and Executive Board meetings.

• Minutes archived when approved by Board. Ongoing

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 5. Member of CAET

Executive and Board Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Participated in Executive and Board Conference calls – as scheduled.

• Participated in telephone calls as requested by the President. • Provided e-mail feedback on a variety of issues pertaining to

processes and work of the CAET. Ongoing

6. ECF Best Practice Recommendations revision/update working group.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• Reviewing literature and writing nutrition recommendations in collaboration with Shawna Sommerey RD. Projected completion of this section, April 1, 2017.

• Attended and actively participated in teleconferences as scheduled. Ongoing

7. Compile CAET Mid-Year Report.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Board member reports compiled and CAET Mid-Year Report completed and distributed to board. Completed

8. Compile CAET Annual Report (2016 – 2017).


• Board member reports compiled and Annual Report completed. • Distributed to membership 30 days prior to Annual Members

Meeting. Expected Completion Date April 22, 2017

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9. Maintenance and archiving

of CAET Administrative Manual.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• Revised sections of manual added to CAET Administrative Manual upon approval from Board.

• Administrative Manual archived. Ongoing

Laureen Sommerey, MSN, RN, CETN(C)

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Executive Director’s Report – CATHERINE HARLEY

Position: Executive Director Name: Catherine Harley Annual Report Date of Completion: March 9, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Manage the overall

operations of the CAET under the Canadian Corporations Act as a Not-for-Profit organization and Registered Charity

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing: 1. Management of the day to day business operations of the CAET

a. Oversight of Human Resources/contractors b. Addressing & resolving issues c. Identifying & making changes to support process

improvement 2. Management of the CAET financial process and provide action &

follow up on all financial business/matters of the association. a. Supported 2016-year financial management for the CAET &

CAET Academy b. Completed CAET Registered Charity annual filing with Bruce

Deep CA MBA and submitted to CRA in order to keep the CAET Registered Charity designation in June 2016

c. Ensure CAET is operating under the purpose of the association within the requirements of a registered charity

d. Worked with Treasurer & CAET Board to set the 2016 financial budget for the CAET & CAET Academy.

3. Risk Management: assessment of potential risks to the CAET Association which could impact operations done on a weekly basis.

4. Ensured that Insurance policies were in place – renewed D&O policy in July 2016 and Errors & Omissions was completed by November 2016.

5. Human Resources: Direct supervision of Membership Coordinator & (Noëlla Trudel) and Book Keeper (Sally Clare/Karen Fisher of Clare Business Services) – and Virginia McNaughton, CAET Academy Director.

6. Oversight of the CAET Link Editor, Deborah McNamara of Clockwork Communications – launched three issues of the CAET Link in 2016- March, September & December- sold all advertising and completed

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing fundraising for the publication. Supported the development of an electronic flip book for the Link which was launched in March 2017.

7. Oversight of web company Imagination Plus. Supported updates on website in the news section.

8. CAET Core program Project Management – bi-monthly follow up. 9. Process improvement: Identified and looked for solutions to improve

efficiency. 10. Attended all CAET Board teleconferences monthly and face to face

meetings (2). 11. JWOCN Contract: Continue to follow up with Beth Guthy of Wolters-

Kluewer publishing and WOCN Executive VP Nicoletta Zuecca. We have a verbal confirmation of a five-year contract but have not received a final written contract. Both Beth and Nicoletta are aware and working to resolve this.

2. Support implementation of

the CAET Strategic Plan implementation through the development of an annual operational plan, providing support for CAET Core Program projects and committee activities.


Ongoing: 1. Prioritized key objectives of the association as identified in the

strategic plan and supported as follows:

Marketing • 2016 had a strong membership of 400.

o E Blast program to members monthly to keep them informed on CAET activities/news

o E Blasts sent regarding membership renewals • Launched “Find an ETree” book marks as “save the date” for the

London 2017 conference and also showed a power point slide advertising the conference at regular intervals during the joint CAET/WOCN conference in June 2016.

• Launched an advertisement for the London 2017 conference in the CAET Link (September and December issues and March 2017).

• Continued to make content updates to the CAET website.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing • The “Find an ET program” through the CAET data base. Worked

with Imagination Plus webmaster to get this to continue working. • Provided support to the CAET and the CAET Academy with

branding and marketing activities for promotion of the association and the CAET Academy as follows: o Exhibited at the Canadian Nurses Association meeting in St

Join New Brunswick in June 2016 promoting CAET and CAET Academy

o Secured complimentary booth space for CAET/CAET Academy at the CAWC meeting in Niagara Falls Nov 3/16

o Provided updates/postings to CAET Social Media • ET Nurses Day: Launched a tri-specialty campaign in April 2016. • Supported French translation for the CAET printed communications

where budget was available. • CAET Standards of Enterostomal Therapy Nursing Practice: these

standards were launched in 2016. We completed E Blast to all members announcing the release of the standards promoted at the CAET/WOCN joint conference in June 2016 during the CAET AMM and at the booth.

CAET/ET Nurse Name Change Project • Worked on a Leadership Challenge Project during the 2016 CAET

Leadership Program. • Completed stakeholder analysis and survey o to seek opinions. • Presented data to the CAET Board in October 2016.

• The Board voted in favour of moving forward with a name change to present to CAET Members to vote on at the May 25, 2017 CAET Annual Meeting of Members. CAET 2017 National Conference in London

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing • Completed memorandum of Understanding for a non- financial

partnership with the Southwest Region LHIN/CCAC and the Southwest Regional Wound and Skin Care program for participation in the London 2017 conference.

• Met with the London Convention Center staff and London Tourism staff to work on conference delegate benefits and logistics.

• Worked on and launched the conference sponsorship program. • Worked on the delegate & exhibitors’ registration process. • Participated in monthly teleconferences with the National conference

planning committee.

• Montreal CAET/WOCN Joint Conference o Reconciled and Paid all invoices relating to CAET pre-

conference board meeting, AMM, and CAET Academy reception.

o Followed up with WOCN to ensure contractual obligations were fulfilled and worked on bank transfer of 20% of the net profit from the conference which is now in the CAET bank account.

o Participated in the evaluation process.

• Victoria 2018 o Completed contract negotiations with Victoria Convention

Center & host hotel – “The Victoria Marriott”.

Research and Informatics • ECF revision project in progress. • Need to launch project on gathering ETN practice statistics to

support value of ET Nurse.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Political Action • Worked to position the CAET in groups, initiatives, committees that

impact wound, ostomy and continence care nationally. • Continued to represent CAET on the Steering Committee of Wound

Care Alliance Canada (WCA). o Acted as the Chair for Wound Care Alliance Canada under

the Canadian College of Health Leaders. • Worked with ostomy Canada Society to advocate for an increase in

ostomy reimbursement for people living with ostomies in Atlantic Canada - participated in two meetings with Kim LeBlanc and others – one at the ministry of Health in New Brunswick and the second with the Health Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador Dr Haggie – follow up teleconferences were completed with Ostomy Canada Society ostomy reimbursement task force and next steps planning discussed.

• Participated in the Canadian Nurses Association Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties (CNNS) meetings every 6 weeks.

o Was appointed on the CNNS Advisory Committee & worked on defining what a nursing specialty is

o Completed a submission to C.N.A to support that CAET is a nursing specialty- C.N.A did approve that C.AET would continue to be a nursing specialty

o Attended the C.N.A. Annual General Meeting, the Canadian Network of Nursing Specialties Meeting and Dorothy Wylie Nursing Leadership Forum at the C.N.A Biennial meeting in St John NB June 2016

o Completed the CAET environmental scan for the C.N.A • Participated as a team member on the Health Quality Ontario Wound

Care Standards Committee throughout 2016.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Professional Practice • Provided support to search for a new volunteer to lead the

professional development and Practice Core program, held an electronic vote to determine successful leader from two candidates – supported the Board appointment of the successful leader – Laura Robbs - notified new leader and the candidate who was not successful.

CAET LINK Publication • Supported project management of the CAET. Set budget for The

LINK and worked within budget to produce all three 2016 issues. Sold advertising – provided invoices and collected funds for advertising - submitted advertising to the CAET Link Editor.

• Proof read all LINK articles and recommended refinements. Assisted The LINK editor in sourcing articles. Supported overall decision-making in conjunction with Board members involved for each issue.

• Wrote article Matteo’s Master Piece for the September 2016 edition which was then published in Ostomy Canada and will be published in JWOCN.

• Communicated deadlines to CAET Board and other article submitters.

Supported decision around launch of an electronic E Book format for the CAET Link.

3. Support the CAET Academy Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing: 1. Supported the financial management of the CAET Academy. 2. Regular weekly to biweekly meetings/discussions with the CAET

Academy Director. Worked on the 2016-2017 CAET Academy operational plan to set priorities.

3. Participated in the welcome calls for all CAET Academy programs.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 4. Attended the first 3webinars in the webinar series.

5. Personally, completed the first cohort of the CAET Leadership program June 9/16.

a. Developed the survey monkey evaluation of the first CAET Leadership Program Cohort and sent to all participants – will complete this evaluation process.

b. Worked with a committee to determine the next steps for second CAET Leadership program which will be launched at the May 2017 CAET national conference. a. Hired consultants to support program, set budget and worked

on marketing materials and promotion

See CAET Academy report for further information. 4. Risk Management: Ensure

proper Insurance coverage for the CAET and CAET Academy

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Annually: 1. Risk assessment for recommendations for continued insurance

coverage.

2. Negotiations with the Insurer completed - obtained insurance certificates for 2016 which are kept on file. D&O and Office Package in July 2016 and E&O in November 2016.

This requires annual assessment, risk management and follow-up. 5. Board Governance Values

1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Address issues and provided ongoing maintenance: 1. Supported process when Secretary had to resign – worked on

sourcing new candidate with the CAET Board and this was completed and resulted in Laureen Sommerey being appointed as the new CAET Board Secretary Fall of 2016.

2. Worked on finding a replacement for the Core Program Leader of Professional Development and Practice when Laureen Sommerey moved to the Secretary position. This was brought to conclusion through an electronic vote and Laura Robbs was the successful candidate.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 3. 2016 membership registration by-law change: Worked with lawyer

Karen Cooper to revise the CAET By Laws with the bylaw change in regards to membership running for a 12 month period no matter when the person joins.

4. Revised By Laws updated on the CAET website. 5. Need to continue review and writing off the CAET Admin Manual and

Operating Policies which is being led by Susan Mills- Zorzes. 6. Supported the nominations process. – launched 2017‘Call for

Nominations” in the December 2016 CAET Link and through E Blasts to the members.

7. Completed the CAET association annual filing with Industry Canada in June 2016.

8. Supported Bruce Deep CA to complete 2016 Registered Charity Return which was completed in June 2016.

9. Supported the Atlantic Region ET Conference with financial management and proof reading documents plus reconciled financials

10. Provided support to BCET ET nurse survey. 6. International Skin Tear

Advisory Panel (ISTAP) Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

1. Worked on memorandum of Understanding to bring ISTAP on with CAET as an official interest group.

2. Facilitated in the ISTAP Strategic Planning Meeting in Chicago the second weekend of August 2016. Met with the ISTAP Panel members and worked through a classical strategic planning process in order to form a governance model within ISTAP and to establish a business plan.

3. Completed the first draft of the strategic plan by Sept 23/16 – revisions completed by November 2016.

4. Supported the first election slate of ISTAP. 5. Wrote draft nominating Committee Policy.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 7. Financial Management Values

1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

Ongoing: 1. Management of Clare Business Book Keeping services. 2. Managed the day-to-day oversight of the financial record keeping

with CAET Book Keepers Clare Business Services- Sally Clare and Karen Fisher.

3. Assessed and maintained accurate financial record keeping for the association providing oversight to CAET Book Keeper.

4. Involved in co-approval of all invoices in conjunction with the CAET Treasurer and the CAET Academy Director and the Treasurer for the CAET Academy. Made sure that two signatures were on each cheque written for over $3,000.00

5. Involved in all organization fund raising – establishment of revenue streams and oversight of finances.

6. Reconciliation of all VISA statements and bank accounts. 7. Completed the reconciliation of all CAET Visa statements.

Catherine Harley

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Regional Directors’ Reports British Columbia & Yukon Regional Director’s Report – TERESA STONE

Position: Regional Director – BC/Yukon Name: Teresa Stone Annual Report Date of Completion: March 14, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Promote and maintain

communication with regional membership

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Monthly editing & updating of membership lists. Maintain current contact information for BC Yukon Members including ETNEP students for BC and Yukon in accordance with CAET listings. As of March 2017, we have 75 members (including ETNEP students and industry). Ongoing

• Called or emailed nonregistered members to remind of need for membership renewal. Reminders/invitations to join were sent in addition to CAET eblasts.

• Update of Regional BCET list with members listed by Health Authority and place of work. Facilitates interregional communication regarding patient referrals. This list will be maintained until Find an ET listing on CAET website working consistently. Update due following membership renewal in April 2017. A member assists with this process annually. Ongoing

• Sharing of educational opportunities (meetings, webinars, and conferences) by email as they arrive. Ongoing

• Maintain membership in WOCN and WCET for improved personal networking and access to resources. Complete March 2017

• Welcome email sent to new BC Yukon CAET students and congratulations sent to those completing program as status reported.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Ongoing

2. Participate in CAET Board activities and committees Promotion of membership benefits to regional members Promote membership to participate on CAET committees Promotion of National conference

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Participate in Board teleconferences and completed requested tasks. Ongoing

• Attended 2016 CAET National conference; Participated in AMM & member registration, student reception, participated as room monitor and introduced speakers. Participated in pre-and post board meetings. Will attend 2017 AMM and conference May 2017. Final board meeting post conference and have planned handover to incoming regional director. Provided communication plan and board contact list. Due May 2017

• Shared CAET nurses’ week 2016 through Eblast to members. Request to share celebrations for publication in the link. Provided suggestion for nursing week contest to marketing core program leader.

• Participate in planning session for 2017 ET nurses’ week. Complete

• Reviewed numerous CAET Board documents/audits and provided feedback/approval. Approved reports and other contracts for organization business. Complete

• Joined Marketing Core Program and contributed to member survey development. Complete

• Registered CAET Regional Director with Association of Registered Nurses of BC (ARNBC) Specialty Nursing Registry. Lenore Dugas a BCETN was featured in the specialty nursing on line newsletter. This

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing will be added to CAET website as a link. Several BCET members attended the fall ARNBC specialty nursing meeting 2016. Ongoing

• Ongoing contribution to website updating with marketing core program lead.

• Emailed several BC WOC/ETN to run for vacant executive positions on CAET Board and core programs. Completed

• Participated in reviewing applications and supported appointments of incoming executive members of CAET board.

• • Promotion of CAET conference to members and held a regional

meeting post AMM at conference with members (students and ETN) in 2016. Completed

• Promotion of CAET 2017 conference in London Ontario to members. Provided feedback on planning of schedule and format of conference to core program lead.

• Provide options for 2018 CAET conference ideas to core program lead: speakers etc.

3. Retain accurate records of the BC Yukon Regional meetings and communications – Communicate reports to CAET Board - The LINK

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• Submitted LINK regional reports 3x/year including BC Yukon events, retirements etc.

• Shared regional meeting minutes with membership and CAET ED/Secretary. Completed

4. Organize and conduct regional meeting

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐

• Regional meeting face to face at June 4, 2016 CAET.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Topics: FNHA patient benefit challenges, ETN/WOCN job descriptions and pay qualification differential, Provincial ostomy committee overview. Planning for fall face to face meeting. Minutes shared and action items brought forward. Complete

• Fall Regional Meeting in Vancouver September 24th, 2016. 18 members and 3 guests attended. One member from Yukon attended by teleconference. Topics included presentation from Ostomy Canada Society Vancouver chapter president, BC Nurses union guest, CAET business & conference update, BC ETN job profile survey, BC ostomy and wound committee updates. Complete

5. Promote current education programs offered by CAET Academy

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Act as resource for students interested in pursuing ETN as profession.

• Connected students and professional practice lead from IHA with academy director to assist with students accessing ETNEP due to funding deadlines and academy wait list. Complete

• Participated in fall ETNEP welcome teleconference. Was not

available for January session. • Promote participation of members to act as preceptors for CAET

students. Participate as a preceptor for ostomy and wound care modules. Ongoing

• Completed participation in CAET leadership program June 2016.

Promoted 2nd cohort of leadership program through EBlast.

• Promote participation through EBlast of new CAET monthly webinar series. BC member presented webinar on continence protocol in acute care. (Lisa Hegler)

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• Participated in planning for BC ETNEP additional cohort. Inviting interested RNs in BC to join this additional cohort as well as requesting participation by ET/WOC to act as markers, advisors and preceptors. Have spoken with 3 nurses within my own health authority to support application to the program and provided guidance in seeking funding.

• Act as preceptor for ETNEP students when requested.

6. Motivate networking and facilitate communication in region

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Work with members in each health region to facilitate communication between members and colleagues. BCET list will be revised April 2017 with assistance from members.

• Sharing ideas to support and promote practice through EBlasts 4-6 times per year on topics such as ET week, CNA specialty certification, and professional opportunities, job postings & networking. Ongoing

• Share interesting new research, articles, product alerts and updates to members Ongoing

• Collaborating with a regional member on writing an article on the ethics of Enterostomal therapy. Due Fall 2017

7. Represent CAET at provincial committees & Health Authorities

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• We had a representative from our BC Nurses Union participate in our fall regional meeting: Judy McGrath Co-chair of Central Vancouver Region for the BCNU. She provided much insight into how we can raise the profile of the ETN in BC. She suggests we forward the data from the survey with a proposal to both CRNBC and BCNU for a clearer job description for the nursing specialty for the next bargaining cycle in 2018.

• BCET/WOC job profile survey was conducted Jan-March 2017. Purpose of survey to gather data on ETN /WOCN within BC. Data will be reviewed, summarized and shared with professional

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing organizations. Due Summer 2017

• Will collaborate with Rosemary chair of BC ostomy committee on request to CRA regarding ETN being added as a professional designation who may sign applications for disability tax credit. This is in conjunction with ostomy society Canada.

• Support members in collaboration with First Nations Health Authority.

Ongoing project with regional group.

Teresa Stone RN, BScN, CETN(C)

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Prairies/NWT/NU Regional Director’s Report – EILEEN EMMOTT

Position: Regional Director – Prairies/NWT/NU Name: Eileen Emmott Annual Report Date of Completion: March 12, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Organizing email contact list Values

1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• Created X2 email strings 1. Alberta ET 2. Prairies/NWT/NU

2. Communication with members Prairies/NWT/NU

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Emailed Prairies/NWT/NU – Introduced self provided information on the following: 1. CAET – addition of new webinar on CAET website (link included). 2. CAET National conference London Ontario (included link). 3. CAET Membership renewal. 4. CNA certification – encouraged members to register if they are

not certified (included link). • • Emailed Prairie members regarding Youth Ostomy camp 2017.

3. Participate in CAET Board activities and committees

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Participated in conference calls.

Reviewed documents sent out by board/executive director and returned as needed.

Become familiar with CAET board activities and programs provided by organization.

Eileen Emmott

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Ontario Regional Director’s Report – DONNA FOSSUM

Position: Ontario Regional Director Name: Donna Fossum Annual Report Date of Completion: March 1, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Encourage ET nurses to join

CAET.


Ongoing 1. Correspondences with members to have them encourage their

colleagues to join our/their association if they are not currently a member.

2. Attend welcoming teleconference for new ETNEP students. 3. E-mail to ETNEP students at start of courses.

2. Communicate CAET board information to Ontario members.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Ongoing 1. E-mail to members when there is information to be disseminated. 2. Discuss information at regional meetings. 3. Answer questions from members when required. 4. Forward concerns from members to Catherine Harley/Rosemary Hill

as required.

3. Responding to multiple requests from residents in Ontario looking for assistance with care (wound ostomy continence).

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Ongoing 1. As requests are received members of CAET are contacted based on

location of client and location of member. Concerns/questions are answered, thus providing needed care and increasing quality of life for those affected.

2. I will encourage CAET members to participate in the “Find an ET” program on the CAET website. This will be a more timely and efficient method of meeting the needs of those looking for assistance in our province.

4. Connecting organizations with CAET for purpose of advertising vacant ET nursing positions with CAET.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. When organizations are recruiting an ET nurse I offer CAET as a

means to advertise their posting. 2. If interested I will connect organization with C. Harley.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 5. Participate in Board

meetings


Ongoing 1. In person or teleconference. 2. Able and willing to offer generous availability to attend meetings.

6. Maintain and update Ontario CAET membership list.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Ongoing 1. Review and update Ontario CAET list of active members. 2. Additions and corrections made as they are brought to my attention. 3. Contact new members to welcome them to CAET. 4. Contact members who have not appeared on a new list to review if

this is a clerical error, if they have forgotten to renew or if they have opted to not renew their membership. Inquiries as needed.

7. Promote ET CNA certification and re-certification to Ontario members.


Ongoing 1. Send out information regarding the importance of certification/re-

certification and notifications of registration deadlines and exam dates.

8. Organize Ontario Regional Meetings.


Ongoing 1. June 4, 2016 face to face meeting in Montreal. 2. November 8, 2016 webinar/teleconference meeting. 3. Teleconference anticipated in spring of 2017.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9. Resource for local Ostomy

Canada Society group. Thunder Bay

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Unfortunately, most meetings are held during my work hours so I am

not able to attend meetings. 2. I am available as a resource person when needed. 3. Promote our local Ostomy Canada Society during appointments with

clients, hand out copies of their newsletter.

10. Submit reports for LINK as required. Submit reports for CAET as required.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

Ongoing 1. Prepare articles for the LINK as required. I have encouraged

members to forward me information about their practice that they would like to share with colleagues. I will add this to my LINK submission.

2. Prepare reports as required.

Donna Fossum, RN, CETN(C)

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Quebec Regional Director’s Report – NEVART HOTAKORZIAN

Position: Regional Director – Quebec Name: Nevart Hotakorzian Annual Report Date of Completion: March 11, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Communicate CAET

information with regional members and students

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Ongoing:

• Responsible for communication between CAET Board and the CAET members and CAET Academy students.

• Mandate renewed May 2017

• End of mandate May 2019.

• Communication done through regional meetings, e-mail and telephone calls. The communication is in French.

Ongoing: • 2 regional meetings are held during the year, (Spring and Autumn).

All materials presented at the meetings are in French. Invitation to these meetings extended to all Quebec CAET Academy students.

• September 2016: French cohort for CAET Academy began. Remaining 4 students in cohort.

• RD participated in the welcome call of the ETNEP academy. • The RD of Quebec presents a report of the CAET to the AIISQ at

each meeting. • Next meeting will be on April 7th, 2017. • The RD summary submitted to The LINK is now in French and

English. 2. Participate in Board work of CAET

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒

Ongoing: • Participate in most conference calls. • Review the documents sent by the President. • Review the documents sent by members on the CAET Board.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

1. • Participate at the annual board meeting only and was absent for the fall board meeting

3. Political action Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

Prescription Bill (Completed January 2017): • The Quebec Minister of Health and the OIIQ (Ordre des

Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec) adopted a bill allowing specialized nurses (45 hours of training) to prescribe dressings.

• Quebec ET nurses can now prescribe dressings, wound cultures and albumin / pre-albumin lab requests.

Ongoing: • Promote the Cohort #2 of CAET’s Leadership program to Quebec ETN.

4. Maintain and grow the current membership

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

Ongoing: • Every meeting, encouraged AIISQ members to become or maintain

CAET membership. • Updated the Quebec members list. • We are presently 63 ETNs in Quebec plus 4 new students.

5. Distinction and encouragement of AIISQ members

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Nicole Denis Distinction Award (Completed October 2016): The following distinction markers were developed: •Having a remarkable professional development with a significant impact on the practice of the specialty; •Being a source of inspiration that serves as a model for its members; •Having innovative professional achievements recognized by peers; •Engaging in provincial, regional and international professional activities; •Demonstrating community Involvement; •Outreaching for specialty; •Having excellence in quality care in relation to nursing professional values (competencies, relationship with other stakeholders, clientele); •Giving leadership: being involved in cases where the role of the therapist was a major asset.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing •Teaching and succession training, involvement andpreceptorship; Publication of literature relevant to our specialty. Every 2 years, the AIISQ will be selecting a Quebec ET nurse based on the above criteria. Ongoing (Projected completion date for autumn 2017): • Nicole Denis award for Quebec ET students or newly graduated Quebec ET nurses is under discussion.

6. Publications Values

1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Completed Jan to Apr 2017: •Published in French in the OIIQ journal of Jan/ Feb 2017 Vol 14, No 1 by Diane St-Cyr and Luce Martineau – “L’ulcère du pied diabétique parite I” • Published in French in the OIIQ journal of Mar / Apr 2017 Vol 14 No 2 by Diane St-Cyr and Luce Martineau – “L’ulcère du pied diabétique partie II”.

7. ETN Awarded by OIIQ Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Véronique Brassard (Québec ETN) won an OIIQ award of succession - Prix de la Florence 2017.

8.Tele Assistance Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Ongoing: •ET nurses are participating in tele assistance for far away regions in Quebec where ET nursing services are not available. •Not all employers have agreed to do tele assistance however.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 9.ET nurses’ week Values

1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

Two videos tied for the first ET nurses week of CAET and they are both from Quebec: • The first team consists of Stéphanie Laferrière, Anne-Marie

Lanciaux, Josée Morin and Anne-Marie Fredette https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUm9QeZRr2M 2. The second was a video made by Valérie Chaplain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6w5Rfmjncc

Nevart Hotakorzian

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Atlantic Regional Director’s Report – KATHRYN MUTCH

Position: Regional Director – Atlantic Name: Kathryn Mutch Annual Report Date of Completion: March 11, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Communication with

Atlantic ET members Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Regular emails sent to regional members. Mid - year report to The Link. Organized and chaired 2 meetings with Atlantic Canada members: in May with CAET annual meeting and November 2016 in Charlottetown. Send articles of interest related to Enterostomal therapy nursing practice to members. Circulated information from Board to members.

2. Participate in Board activities


Attended Mid-year and annual Board meetings. Participated in Board conference calls. Provided feedback to President, Executive Director and other board members, focus groups as requested for input/ discussion, and decisions. Participated with Cathy Harley, Kim LeBlanc and Ostomy Canada and other Atlantic Canada representatives on the Advocacy Committee to lobby for funding assistance for persons with ostomies. Submit Regional Director reports to The Link. Helped facilitate and participated in a teleconference meeting with Cathy Harley, Rosemary Hill, and New Brunswick ETN about work challenges and opportunities in NB.

3. Maintain and update email list of CAET Atlantic region members encouraged membership in CAET

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒

5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Received and updated changes to membership and student lists. Encourage membership in CAET.

4. Membership: a. Encourage and

welcome student members to Atlantic

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒

Sent emails directly to the ETNEP students offering support, encouragement and encouraged membership in CAET. Spoke with and sent communications encouraging membership, highlighting benefits of membership in CAET.

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Position: Regional Director – Atlantic Name: Kathryn Mutch Annual Report Date of Completion: March 11, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Region

b. Encouraged membership of active ETNs

Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

5. Chaired an Education Day for health care providers in Atlantic Canada, sponsored by Atlantic Canada ETNs

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Education Day held in Charlottetown with approx. 200 participants to showcase the benefit of ETNs and offer practical skills and information in the care of persons with wound, ostomy, continence concerns.

Kathryn Mutch BN, RN, CETN(C)

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Core Program Leaders’ Reports National Conference Planning Core Program Leader Report – MARY HILL

Position: Core Program Leader – National Conference Planning Name: Mary Hill Annual Report Date of Completion: March 18, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. JOWCN/CAET Feature

Section Editorial Board Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐

5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Perform duties as delegated from Chair of Editorial Board • Responsible for Prairies/NWT/Nunavut region • Provide editorial functions and feedback for submissions

2. Chair: National Conference Planning Core Program

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Co-Chair the National Conference Planning Committee in organizing and implementing education conferences for CAET.

CAET London 2017

THEME: Patient-Centered Care: Growing Stronger Together • Committee members:

Corporate Program – Cathy Harley Co-Chair – Mary Hill Leslie Heath ONT Monica Frecea ONT Julie Tjan Thomas ONT Kim Meeker ONT Eileen Emmott AB Patrice Jull AB BJ Paproski BC Louise Samuel Quebec Marcia Laerd Atlantic

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Local Representatives – London Ontario Lina Martins Megan Hutton

Goals: • To develop a conference program that is innovative and unique

to attract participants with a vested interest in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence.

• Promote networking with colleagues, health care professionals and patients to establish a more integrated community of health care providers caring for patients with wound, ostomy and continence issues.

• Collaborate with partners with similar interests in Wound, Ostomy and Continence to share differing perspectives and enrich the educational program through patient centered care.

• Provide Leadership Stream to all conference participants. • Provide an opportunity for the CAET Leadership Program 2nd

cohort time to begin their course studies and networking. Activities:

• Educational program completed and all speakers confirmed. • Marketing locally in London, pharmacies and local ostomy

chapter and Southwest Regional LIHN. Toronto area and nationally. Communication with Ostomy Canada MJ Buie) and engage local Ostomy Canada chapter in London Ontario.

• Registration online completed. • Syllabus in progress. • Band booked for Banquet. • Four learning streams identified: Patient Centered Care,

Foundational, Advanced and Leadership • Call for poster and oral abstracts complete

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Mary Hill

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Professional Development and Practice Core Program Leader’s Report – LAURA ROBBS

Position: Professional Development and Practice-Core Program Leader Name: Laura Robbs Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Revision of CAET Standards

of Practice Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• CAET Standards of Practice were revised in April 2016. • CAET members have access to the second edition of the standards. • The third revision of the standards is planned to be completed in 1.5

years and to be presented at the AMM in May 2018.

2. Revision of the ETN Position Statement

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• In progress. • Revision to be discussed with the Board of Directors then presented

at the May 2017 AMM.

3. Activities to support and foster ETN continence practice.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• Ongoing column in the Link called “The Continence Exchange” providing a forum to share and exchange continence-related knowledge, experiences, questions and issues among ETNs.

• First column to be in the March 2017 edition of the Link. • Further planning of activities to support continence care being

planned.

Laura Robbs

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Informatics and Research Core Program Leader’s Report – KAREN NAPIER

Position: : INFORMATICS AND RESEARCH CORE PROGRAM LEAD Name: Karen Napier Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 4. Participating on the revision

of “Best Practice Recommendations for Enterocutaneous Fistula (ECF)

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

Co-chairing project with Jean Brown. The draft document was sent out for stakeholder feedback, and constructive suggestions were received via Survey Monkey. Group members include; Mary Mark, Carla Wells, Jacqueline Baptiste-Savoie, Darla Kennedy, and Nancy Parslow. New and very current articles have been distributed to the group via Dropbox. Currently the group is reviewing the additional literature. Ongoing

5. Participating on a committee with a focus on the admissions criteria for the CAET academy


Working with the CAET academy director and a committee on the admissions criteria for the CAET academy. Ongoing

6. Working with the academy on Alberta ET Student Placement

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

Ongoing issue and concerns with student placement for continence and wound placement for the ET students in Alberta. Confusion between preceptors, students and Alberta Health Services(AHS) student placement. Will work with AHS and the academy to outline process and possibility of streamlining process. Ongoing

7. Leading a working group focused on ET Data Collection


Working with local ET’s on data collection to support the ET role in a variety of roles. Currently working on a document that outlines the ET services. Ongoing

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Position: : INFORMATICS AND RESEARCH CORE PROGRAM LEAD Name: Karen Napier Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 8. Participate on a project with

the Association for Advancement of Wound Care - Wound Infection Control Project (ICWIG)


Participating on a wound infection control project with the AAWC. Actively participating in a literature search and guideline recommendations. Ongoing

9. Participate in Board Activities


Participating in all teleconferences, and respond to CAET emails. Provided regular reports for inclusion in the Link describing various activities pertinent to Informatics and Research. Submitted Goals and Objectives for Informatics and Research to the CAET president and secretary as requested. Plan on attending the mid-year and annual board meetings, as well as the annual members meeting. Ongoing

Karen Napier

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Marketing Core Program Leader’s Report – SUSAN MILLS-ZORZES

Position: Core Program Leader – Marketing Name: Susan Mills-Zorzes Annual Report Date of Completion: March 22, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Consistent branding of

CAET logo Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Cathy Harley, Executive Director, reviews all communications prior to transmission for appropriate use of CAET brand.

• CAET logo and branding colours of red, white and black used consistently.

Ongoing

2. Redevelop CAET website Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• Membership feedback reported that some information on the website is still difficult to find easily. New website company/programmer hired to review and make recommendations.

• Membership Registration and Database have not worked optimally. Board supported redevelopment of database as a priority and a new data base will be launched by June 2017.

Ongoing 3. Maintain and grow

membership Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• Membership benefits updated on website. • Current membership package to be sent to all new members to

ensure that all are aware of, can participate in and take advantage of CAET services.

• Collaborated with Academy Director to encourage ETNEP graduates to renew membership.

• Collaborated with Academy Director and CNA to develop process for ETNEP graduates to write certification exam in timely manner after graduation.

Ongoing 4. Plan campaigns to highlight

the value of and pay tribute to ET Nurses

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• E-blast sent to members celebrating International Certification Nurses Day. Discussed at CNA’s Certification Advisory Committee (CPAC) implications of Sunday as the selected day and possible future change.

Complete • To implement direction of Board of Directors to continue ET Nurses

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Week for the same dates as WOC Nurses week but to develop our

own separate plan, theme and poster to reflect our unique needs developed “straw man” theme and poster for Board consideration. Following Board discussion and direction, final marketing plan developed and implemented prior to and during week of April 16 – 22,2017

Complete 5. Lead completion of

Administration Manual to insure transparency and consistency of administrative policies and procedures and ease of access

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• Kept work plan updated. • Collaborated with President and Executive Director on assignment of

responsibilities for development of outstanding policies and procedures.

• Communicated progress to board. • Sent completed work, list of outstanding work and recommendations

to President, Executive Director and Secretary. 6. Support marketing of CAET

initiatives, e.g., Certification, Annual conference

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Developed specific headers for ARN EBlast campaigns to differentiate campaigns and highlight content.

Ongoing • CAET Leadership Program – information brochure updated and

posted to website as well as EBlasted to all CAET members. C. Harley highlighted program at RNAO Wound Institute attended by ET nurses and others.

Complete • In collaboration with C. Harley, developed and planned for

dissemination of e-blasts, e.g., membership renewal, joint conference, certification process changes.

Ongoing • Represented CAET on CNA Certification Advisory Committee at

monthly teleconferences to collaborate on ongoing changes to examination processes and a marketing plan. Report.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing Ongoing

• Collaborated with C. Harley, Executive Director, to develop and

insure distribution of e-blasts to members. Ongoing

Susan Mills-Zorzes

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Political Action Core Program Leader’s Report – KIMBERLY LEBLANC

Position: Core Program Leader – Political Action Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 3, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. Advocacy to support

provincial/national ostomy reimbursement

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

Ongoing: Working with Continence Advisor group, and UOAC. Currently developing a survey to study the amount and type of reimbursement individuals living with an Ostomy/ Incontinence receive, types of problems they encounter and access to ETNs or NCAs. Will submit the research proposal to Queen’s university in the coming months and then aim to start data collection in the fall. Long-term goal is to use the results of the survey to lobby the government for funding and resources. Will close survey and start stats in the coming weeks.

Press release: Ontario is increasing the annual amount of the Assistive Devices Program’s (ADP) ostomy supplies grant. Over the next two years, individuals will receive 62% more ADP funding for ostomy supplies. This increase in funding will have a profound impact for individuals with an ostomy, whether they are living in the community or in long-term care homes, or receive social assistance benefits. Individuals living with an ostomy use an external pouch to eliminate waste from their body. Ostomy supplies can be costly for individuals, often totaling more than $1000 a year. This increase in ADP funding will allow people living with an ostomy to better manage their supply expense and reduce infection and the risk of further health issues.

Ottawa today on Rogers TV interviewed Kim LeBlanc, along with anOttawa area ostomy patient, to discuss the press release. It was highlighted that the increase was a good first start. The next steps need to include regularincreased with cost of living, additional funding for complex stomas and temporary stomas and increased access to ETNs The results with the Ontario government now need to be replicated in

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Position: Core Program Leader – Political Action Name: Kimberly LeBlanc Annual Report Date of Completion: March 3, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing other provinces with low reimbursement plans. Cathy Harley and Kim LeBlanc will work on a strategic plan. Kim LeBlanc to meet with Carolyn Pullmen (Political action chair at the CNA) for assistance and planning.

2. Ostomy Canada Society Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

Ongoing: 1. Ontario Ostomy reimbursement project in progress. 2. Ask an ET column in Ostomy Canada in progress. 3. Co-marketing “Find an ET program “Cathy Harley has been

attending advocacy meetings. 4. Letter was sent to the Crohn’s and Colitis president to request

collaboration and to address the negative ad campaign they started (negative for ostomy patients).

3. Ontario MOH LTC HIN Funding

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☒ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

1. Kim and Cathy have worked on the HQO task force to set standards for wound care in Ontario.

2. Kim and Cathy with CAWC and RNAO supported Ontwigs bid for coverage of offloading devices in Ontario for those with Diabetes and DFUs. The funding will be announced soon by the Ministry.

3. Cathy meeting with New Brunswick ETNs to discuss how ET nurses can have impact in the province.

Kimberly LeBlanc

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CAET/JWOCN Editorial Board Feature Section Editor's Report – LINA MARTINS

Position: EDITOR, CAET FEATURE SECTION, JWOCN Name: Lina Martins Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. (a) Submit 2-3 articles for

the CAET Feature Section reflecting clinical, education, research or policy development, of significance, within the timelines as indicated by the CAET-JWOCN affiliation agreement (b) Review/critique or co-author manuscripts for submission to JWOCN and peer review consideration

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• All timelines for submission of articles to JWOCN are on schedule as per the JWOCN/CAET agreement. The current tentative plan is to have a feature article in the May/June edition (completed and submitted), July/August (in production), and the final submission for 2017 likely in the November/December edition.

• Submissions to-date are listed below (includes Feature Section and manuscript submissions):

Submissionsto dateMar2017.docx

2. Maintain communications through The LINK and CAET e-blasts promoting and eliciting membership contributions and providing writing resources


• In future editions of The LINK, a CAET Editorial Board report will be included, highlighting activities of the Board as well as providing writing tips.

3. Further development of the CAET-JWOCN website for CAET membership access and publication information

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

• Ongoing updates

4. Review CAET’s ongoing performance as a JWOCN

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐

• Report submitted to JWOCN Editorial Board on behalf of the CAET Editorial Board, outlining submissions to-date and future planned

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing affiliate with JWOCN Editor-in-Chief

Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☒

publications.

• Ongoing discussions with JWOCN Editor-in-Chief around quality of Canadian submissions and the review process.

5. Create a ‘pool’ of articles to ensure timely submission to JWOCN

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• The “Postcard Campaign” at the joint WOCN/CAET Conference in Montreal in June, 2016, as well as the poster submissions, has provided the Editorial Board with a list of interested future authors who are being contacted and encouraged to submit a Feature Section article or manuscript.

6. Develop an electronic archive of Feature Section editorials and manuscripts written by Canadian ET nurses. This will serve as a resource for our CAET membership (value add)

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Begin discussions/planning within the Editorial Board and the CAET Board.

7. “From Concept to Presentation: Developing a Poster Presentation” webinar for CAET members and a presentation within the Leadership stream at the CAET conference in London, Ontario in May 2017

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☒ 6 ☒ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• The webinar has been presented with positive feedback received.

• A presentation for our CAET conference is being worked on.

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Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 8. Investigate the possibility of

turning the “Writing for Publications” course into an enabler that the CAET Editorial Board would offer to CAET members who are interested in publishing in JWOCN

Values 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☐

• Review the current online program modules and in collaboration with the CAET Academy Director, develop educational enablers for membership.

Respectfully submitted (on behalf of your CAET Editorial Board – Lina Martins, Mary Hill, Kim LeBlanc, Louise Forest-Lalande),

RN, BScN, MScN, CETN(C) Editor, CAET Feature Section JWOCN

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CAET Academy Director’s Report – VIRGINIA MCNAUGHTON

2016AnnualYearReportCAETAcademy

March2017

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Mission Vision and Values CAET Academy Vision State of the art, on-line education program driving a passion for excellence in wound, ostomy and continence care. ETNEP Vision Develop Enterostomal Therapy (ET) nursing leaders to advance and sustain the tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence management. K2P Vision Better patient care in wound, ostomy or continence through knowledge acquisition. CAET Academy Mission Statement The CAET Academy creates on-line communities of learning for registered nurses and allied healthcare professionals to acquire specialized knowledge, skills and judgment in wound, ostomy and continence to promote quality patient outcomes. ETNEP Mission The CAET-ETNEP provides registered nurses with post graduate education and preparation for Canadian Nurses Association (C.N.A) certification in the Enterostomal Therapy (ET) tri-specialty of wound, ostomy and continence management with a focus on quality clinical and cost outcomes. K2P Mission The K2P provides continuing education for nurses and allied healthcare professionals that provide the knowledge to support quality patient outcomes through evidenced based practice in wound, ostomy or continence care.

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CAET Academy Core Values 1) Student Passion and Success

a) Supported by an expert academic faculty b) Flexible, innovative approach to learning c) Identify potential for growth in wound, ostomy and continence care

2) Accessibility

a) On-line education with IT support b) Available 24/7 - self determined hours of study c) Bilingual d) International opportunity

3) Accountability

a) Program development to meet evolving needs of learning community b) Responsive to market needs c) Academic excellence in wound, ostomy and continence d) Best practice in the delivery of on-line education e) Operational efficiencies

4) Continuous Quality Improvement & Outcomes Management

a) Solicit feedback and respond to the following areas: b) Educational courses c) Content d) Delivery e) Preceptorship/Mentorship

5) Collaborative Partnerships

a) The CAET Academy seeks active collaboration and formal partnerships with Universities and Colleges, Government, Professional associations and related organizations/agencies and other disciplines to promote knowledge exchange.

CAET Academy Strategic Outcomes / Goals 1) Human Resources. 2) Attract and retain highly experienced ET Nursing experts in WOCN in order to fill key academic advisor roles (7 AA). 3) Attract and retain ET Nursing experts in WOCN in order to fill Preceptor role. 4) Attract IT and Clerical expertise in order to fill Contracted Staff roles (2 support staff). 5) Academic Excellence. 6) Access to ETNEP program. 7) Appropriate admission.

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8) Timely access for those with ET jobs. 9) Risk Management: Protect CAET Academy Intellectual Property. 10) Support student success. 11) Support CAET Member Value. 12) Build CAET Membership to Support professional Practice. 13) Enhance Communication with CAET Board & members. 14) Strengthen K2P Course Offering: Increase educational value of K2P courses. 15) Increase number of Canadian ET Nurses publishing. 16) Support Ostomy education in specific target groups. CAETACADEMYENROLMENT2013-2016

CAETAcademyCourses

2013Enrollment

2014Enrollment

2015Enrollment

2016Enrollment

Jan2017Enrollment

ExtraCohort22 Sept2017

Jan2018

ETNEP 39NoFrprogramthisyearasnoAAforcontinence

753EnglishcohortsIFrench

54noAAforEnContinence.Teammodelputinplace

51(42En,9Fr)6Priorityadmissionsapproved

29English0French(coursenotoffered)4Priorityadmissionrequests

12?ThiscohortstartsMay2017.Applicantsonwaitlistsmaymigrate.Totalnumbersperstartdateinfluxatthistime

18filescomplete

13filescomplete

CAETBowVallleyWound

8

K2PRPN 33 16 8 5 Notoffered K2PRN 24 14 29 11 NotOffered K2POstomy 10 7 3 18

(HamiltonHealthSciencescohort)

Notoffered

K2PContinence 0 3 0 6 Notoffered K2PEdema 2 6 3 0 Notoffered K2PWriting 0 1started,

didnotfinish

0 0 Notoffered

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Position: CAET Academy Director Name: Virginia McNaughton Report: Annual Report þ Date of Completion: March 2017

ProjectStrategicOutcomeIdentified

ProgressReport

CAETAcademyETNEPHumanResources:• AttractandretainhighlyexperiencedET

NursingexpertsinWOCNtofillkeyacademicadvisorroles(7AA)

• AttractandretainETNursingexpertsinWOCNtofillPreceptorroles

• AttractITandClericalexpertisetofillContractedStaffroles(2supportstaff)

StrategicOutcomes1,2,5,Values1,4,5

• AllpositionsforSept2016/Jan2017/May2017currentlystaffed• AcademicFacultysalariesadjustedretroactiveJuly2016• GiftofCAETmembershipapprovedbyBoard• PreceptorRecognitionFeaturearticleforDecLinkcompleted• PreceptorshiprecognitionofgiftofCAETmembershipafter150hours

ofpreceptoringawardedthisyear:BC–4,AB–1,SK–2,MB–1,ON–3,QC–2,NS–1,NL-1

• AcademicAdvisorPerformanceEvaluationformrevised.NewprocesstoStartJune2017

• ExtraETNEPcohortscheduledtostartinMay2017parallelETNEPwillstartMay2017.CohortcalledCohort22

• FacultyhiringforCohort22begun,8resumesreceived,orientationbegun.

• Staffworkingoffsitepolicyinstituted.AdministrativeassistantonvacationmonthMarch2017.BackupinstitutedwithassistancefromNoëllaTrudelandDirectorCAETAcademy

• LauraRobbstotakeoverETNEPContinenceinJanuary2018• InstitutedanelectronicfileonlysystemforETNEPapplicationsto

reducetimespenthandling/Photocopyingpaperapplications• Institutedanonlinepurchaseofformsandcertificatestoreduce

Admintimespentonthese.Maintainacademicexcellenceandprogramrigor.

StrategicOutcomes1,2,5Values1,3,4

ETNEPWoundandOstomycourses:• WOCNCoreCurriculumtextsimplementedinallcourses• ETNEPContinenceprogramupdateunderway• Pre-ProgramProfessionalPracticeupdated• Newcoursestructuretoaccommodatemorestudentsandrelieve

faculty,workingwell.• Applicationreviewcommitteereviewingfinalapplicationprocess• New“failure”policyimplemented.2studentsfailedWound,1didnot

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comeback.1studentaccessedassistancefromamentorandwillretakecourseinSept2017.March2017-2studentsfailedOstomyassignment1,1passedonsecondrewritetheotherfailedandwillbedismissed.March20171group(3students)failedContinenceassignment2–currentlyrewriting

• Continencecoursereview/updatecompleted• Preceptorprocessesreviewedandupdated(HSPrequirements)• AgreementwithCNAreconditionsforwritingcertificationexamto

increasenumberofstudentseligibletowriteandreducewaitingperiod.ETNEPstudentscanapplypriortograduationandprovegraduatedjustbeforewriting.

• Graduationceremonyplanningunderway(atAcademysoireeatconference)

• MeetingwithUniversityWesternOntariotodiscusspotentialforETNEPtobecomeaMaster’slevelcourse.

• Continencepreceptorshipscontinuetobedifficulttofind.Optionalassignments/conferenceattendancepoliciesdeveloped.Workingwell.

• LinktoCLWK(BCNurses)established.Confidentialitystatementsigned

IncreaseeducationalvaluetoETmembers StrategicOutcomes2,3,Values3,5

2016WebinarscompletedandarchivedwithlinkspostedonCAETwebsite:• 09/16ChrisMurphy(17attended)–GettingthemostoutofResearch

(PP)• 10/16DebCutting(3attended)–Neobladders(Continence)• 11/16LinaMartins(4attended)–Developingposters(PP)• 12/16KathrynKozell,DianeGarde,DianeStCyr(7attendedEnglish&

0French)-HistoryofOstomyinCanada(French&English)(PP)• 01/17KimLeblanc,ValerieChaplain–SkinTears(French&English)

(Wound)(12French/12English)• 02/17LisaHegler(9attended)-ContinenceProtocol(PP,Continence)

IncreasenumberofCanadianETNursespublishing

StrategicOutcomes10Values3,5

Nofurtheractivity

Communication StrategicOutcomes8Values3,5

• OngoingadhocmeetingswithCathyHarley• Linkeditorialssubmitted• BoardReportssubmitted• Attendedmid-yearandmonthlyCAETBoardMeetings

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• CAETAcademywebsiteareaforpurchaseofduplicateformsandcertificatesworkingwell

• Websiteupdatesongoing•

RiskManagement:ProtectCAETAcademyIntellectualProperty

StrategicOutcomes4Values3,4

• AccesstoVirtualworker’sfilesprocessincaseofemergencyorcomputercrashinstitutedforAdminandIT

• Dropboxsystemworkingwellforstudentfiles

Academicawards StrategicOutcomes2,5,Values3,5

Newawardsfor2016/2017• UnitedOstomyBursaryforCAETETNEPostomystudent$1500

(National)• VancouverOstomy2016/2017BursaryforBCETNEPGrad

demonstratinghighdegreeofleadershipandVolunteerismforpeoplelivingwithanOstomy

RecognitionofPriorLearning StrategicOutcomes5Values1,2,4,5

• MarketingmaterialsforRPLtobedevelopedforwebsite.(notdone)• PotentialapplicantforRPLforMay2017

CAETAcademyK2PIncreaseeducationalvalueofK2Pcourses StrategicOutcomes

2,5Values1,2,5

• CAETBowValleyCollaboration:SpotlightonBestPracticeSkinandWoundManagementAcrosstheSpectrumupandrunning.8students.NancyParslowfaculty.

• LabcomponentindevelopmentwithBowValley(PatriceJull)• DiscussionsunderwayfornextlaunchinSeptember.BowValley

developingmarketingmaterialsforlabcomponent.Marketing:

StrategicOutcomes7,8Values3,5

• OstomyandwoundK2Pcoursebrochuresrevised• Nofurthermarketingactivityin2016frompreviousreport

Name:VirginiaMcNaughtonElectronicSignature: Date:March,2017

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Nominations Chair Report – LANI WILLISTON

Position: Nominations Chair Name: Lani Williston Annual Report Date of Completion: March 15, 2017


Identify: Completed Date; Projected Completion Date; Ongoing 1. A call for nomination committee

members went out through email and The LINK.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☒ 5 ☒ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐

• Joan Peddle has joined the nomination committee in December 2016.

2. A call for Nominations went out for Regional Director’s for BC and Quebec regions. CAET Board positions of Secretary, Treasurer were also out for call. Mary Mark has resigned from her position as regional director for Prairies and NWT on January 2017.

Values 1 ☒ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ Organizational Strategies 1 ☐ 2 ☒ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☒ 8 ☒

• Lani Williston has submitted her nomination papers for the BC regional director.

• Nevart Hotakorzian was acclaimed to her second term as Quebec regional director.

• Laureen Sommerey was appointed by the board as secretary.

• Deb Cutting was appointed by the board as interim treasurer. Corey Heerschap has just been appointed as the new treasurer.

• All CV’s for Mary’s position will come to Cathy Harley and the new director will be appointed at the next AMM May 25th 2017.

Lani Williston

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