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Annual Meeting & Educational Conference

2009 Annual Conference Logo

October 1-3, 2009
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Who Should Attend?
Attorneys
Nurse Attorneys
Nurses in Law School
Attorneys in Nursing School
Legal Nurse Consultants
Students

Expert Presenters
Phyllis Gallagher, RN, JD; Mindy Cohen, TN, MSN, LNCC; Carolyn "Cammie" Nichols, JD; S. Charles Archuleta, JD; Margaret P. Moss, PhD, JD; Art Zwerling; Madeline Nagel, RN; Paula Davies-Scimeca, RN, MS; Chris Choppin; Teressa Sanzio, RN, JD; The Honorable Nan Nash; David Levin, JD; Kathleen Hessler, RN, JD; Robert Schwartz, JD; Kathrine Kuchan, RN, JD; Donald D. Becker, JD, MBA; Judy Ringholz, RN, BSN, JD; Randi Kopf, RN, JD

Sessions Include
Finnerty v. California Board of Registered Nursing: Review of the History and Controversy Surrounding the Nurse's Duty to Advocate for Patients
Litigating Pain and Suffering: Getting the Most or Least in Damages Based on the Medical Evidence
Legal Issues for Nursing Homes Facing Charges of Criminal Abuse and Neglect
At the Margins: Understanding the Intersection of State, Federal, and Federal Indian Law in Elder Care
Applying Recent Developments in Employment Law in Your Practice
New Developments in End of Life Decision-Making: Legal and Ethical Considerations
ADR Today - More Than a Legal Process
Representation of the Addicted Nurse Before your Nursing Board: A Panel Discussion
Navigating a Government Health Care Fraud Investigation
Tips and Traps in Law Practice Management
Devastation Defined: Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health care Programs
The Electronic Medical Record: What Every Nurse Attorney Needs to Know for Their Clients and Themselves

The conference is being held during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. For more information on this wonderful annual event, go to www.balloonfiesta.com.

The 2009 Annual Meeting & Educational Conference will be held simultaneous to the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) Annual Educational Conference. More information on the IntNSA conference can be found online at www.intnsa.org.

Your Invitation to Attend

Dear Colleagues:

On behalf of The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA), it is my pleasure to invite you to attend TAANA's and the TAANA Foundation's 28th Annual Meeting & Educational Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 1-3, 2009. The conference planning committee has developed a diverse selection of continuing education topics, numerous opportunities to network with nurse attorneys, and several special event options to enjoy the beautiful and cultural attractions of Albuquerque.

On Thursday, October 1, the conference begins with a general session on the Finnerty case, the disciplinary defense case from California for which TAANA filed an amicus brief. The conference continues with concurrent and general sessions discussing topics that include litigation, criminal conduct, and employment law. That evening, you are invited to dine at the High Finance Restaurant atop Sandia Peak after a ride to the top via the world's longest tramway.

On Friday, October 2, the conference includes our keynote presentation "At the Margins: Understanding the Intersection of State, Federal and Federal Indian Law in Elder Care." The remaining general sessions for this second day provide a carefully selected faculty of leading authorities on topics that promise to be highpoints of the day including a closing panel discussion you will not want to miss. At lunch, the TAANA Foundation continues with its 6th annual presentation of the Foundation's Community Service Award followed by Nurses Service Organization's (NSO) annual presentation of valuable and interesting information regarding licensure defense throughout the country. Of course, as in past conferences, the conference will include exhibits showcasing useful products and services, as well as poster presentations to increase your educational opportunities. During the evening, members of TAANA may take a leisurely stroll along Route 66 to enjoy a private shopping spree at historic Skip Maisel's Wholesale Indian Jewelry and Crafts followed by dinner at McGrath's.

On Saturday, October 3, arise early to experience the "Mass Ascension" at the world renowned Balloon Fiesta. In the afternoon, TAANA's annual meeting with election of officers and awards ceremony precedes the conference's closing general sessions led by provocative speakers on a variety of hot topics including health care fraud and electronic medical records. For the optional event that evening, we head back to the Balloon Fiesta as they light up the night for Twinkle, Twinkle, Glow.

This year's Annual Meeting & Educational Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico will continue TAANA's and the TAANA Foundation's tradition of providing the best in current health care, legal, ethical, and political issues. Thank you for your continued support of TAANA and the TAANA Foundation.

I look forward to seeing you in Albuquerque!

Sincerely Yours,

Rosemary McCarthy, MS, JD
TAANA President

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About TAANA

2009 TAANA Board of Directors

Rosemary C. McCarthy, MS, JD, President
Kathleen McCormac, BSN, JD, President Elect
Lara Engelking, RN, JD, Treasurer
Randi Kopf, RN, MS, JD, Recording Secretary
Suzanne E. Collins, PhD, JD, MPH, RN, Corresponding Secretary
Janet K. Feldkamp, RN, BSN, LNHA, JD, Immediate Past President
Tonia Aiken, RN, BSN, JD, Director
Elizabeth Beall, RN, JD, Director
Edie Brous, RN, BSN, MSN, MPH, JD, Director
Diane Warlick, RN, BSN, JD, Director
Phyllis M. Gallagher, RN, BA, MA, JD, Director
Sharon Bridges, RN, JD, Director
Teressa Sanzio, RN, JD, Director

TAANA Foundation Trustees

Elizabeth Beall, RN, JD, President
Jackie Walus-Wigle RN, JD, CPHQ, Immediate Past President
Trudy Kiaunis, RN, JD, Treasurer
Diane Kjervik RN, BSN, MSN, JD, Secretary
Kathleen McCormac BSN, JD, Director
Paula DiMeo Grant, RN, BSN, MA, JD, Director
Joanne Sheehan, RN, BSN, JD, Director
Rosemary McCarthy, MS, JD, Director

Vision Statement
Advocating excellence and creating opportunities for nurse attorneys.

Mission Statement
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) provides resources, education, and leadership to its members and the health care and legal communities regarding health law and policy.

TAANA Awards
The Cynthia Northrop Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual member's leadership role in, and significant contribution to TAANA as an association. The award serves as an expression of gratitude for the member's committed leadership, participation in, and contributions to the purposes of TAANA and its growth as the professional association for nurse attorneys. The Cynthia Northrop Distinguished Service Award is named for the founder and first president of TAANA.

The Outstanding Advocate Award recognizes an individual member's outstanding legal advocacy. The Awards Committee recognizes that a nurse attorney can be an advocate in varied ways: impacting legislation, authoring works, achieving significant legal rulings, etc. The award is intended to give recognition to a member whose legal theories, strategies, and abilities demonstrate outstanding advocacy.

The Outstanding Chapter Award recognizes one TAANA chapter each year that has demonstrated excellence in providing resources, education, and leadership to its members and the health care and legal communities.

The Outstanding Section Member Award recognizes one TAANA section member each year that has demonstrated excellence in providing resources, education, and leadership to the section members, the health care and legal communities, and to TAANA.

TAANA Foundation
TAANA Foundation is a charitable affiliated organization of TAANA and was separately incorporated in 1984 as a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate the public and members of the legal and health care profession about the impact of legal decisions and legislation upon the health care delivery systems and its participants.

Silent Auction: Proceeds of the Silent Auction benefit TAANA Foundation and assist the foundation in carrying out its mission.

TAANA Foundation Community Grant: Since 2004 TAANA Foundation has chosen a community service agency in the locality of the annual conference as recipient of a grant in recognition of services provided to that area's vulnerable populations.

TAANA Foundation Award: The Cynthia Ellen Northrop New Advocate Award was established to give TAANA members an opportunity to attend the TAANA Annual Meeting & Educational Conference where recipients can increase their health care and legal knowledge, develop new skills, and contribute to TAANA Foundation's educational goals.