ONS Chapter Strategic Plan 2009-2012
New York State Capital District
Preparing for the Future: Where ONS is Going in 2009 and Beyond
ONS Vision
The vision of the Oncology Nursing Society is to lead the transformation of cancer care.
ONS Mission
The mission of the Oncology Nursing Society is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
In 2009, ONS will continue with the ongoing core work that is critical in meeting the needs of today’s oncology nurses. Embodied in our mission is a clear focus on both the profession of oncology nursing and the care of people with cancer. Even as we work to serve today’s needs, we look toward the future, beyond ongoing operations, in three strategic areas: advocacy, knowledge, and partnership.
ONS is an influential voice on the oncology profession and cancer care.
Our visibility to policy makers, the healthcare professional community, and the public regarding issues facing cancer care and the nursing profession is critical to the future. Cancer services reimbursement, access to care and clinical trials, health disparities, tobacco control, the nursing workforce, and nursing practice issues are areas in which ONS’s voice must be heard. ONS will:
· Advocate to preserve and promote oncology nurses’ scope of practice
· Advocate to build and support a strong nursing workforce in patient care, research, and nursing education
· Advocate to increase cancer services reimbursement including Medicare reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient oncology nursing services
· Promote legislation to ensure access to care and clinical trials for people with cancer
· Work to eliminate health disparities by advocating for the needs of medically underserved populations
· Advocate reducing and preventing tobacco use.
At the local level, the New York State Capital District Chapter of ONS will support the ONS strategic area of Advocacy by:
Chapter Strategic Goal / Responsible Chapter Member(s) / Targeted Completion Date / Actual Outcomes / CommentsParticipate in Great American Smoke out, skin cancer screening , Making Strides & ancillary offerings / Community Outreach chair / 2010, 2011, 2012 *Annual participation / 2010-Successful with Skin Cancer screening clinic, student nurse mentorship program DO
2011 Successful with Skin Cancer screening clinic. Second student nurse chosen for mentorship program KM
Encourage members to join ONSTAT: goal : 90% / Legislative Liaison / 12/2011
12/2012 KM / 2010 Some member participation at this date DO
2011 Some member participation KM
Timely updates submitted for upload to VC & disseminate to members: personally communicate at each meeting. / Legislative liaison / Within 2 weeks of occurrences. / 2010-Web accounts in place and functioning DO
2011 VC in place and functioning. Past chapter president highlighted monthly to celebrate 25th anniversary KM
Communicate benefits of membership & encourage chapter members to renew annual dues by Oct. 15 / Member chair / Annually; begin membership renewal drive August (due Sept). / 2010-Annual drive successful with an increase of 12 members. Do
2011Annual drive unsuccessful Loss of 4 members KM
Raffle National ONS Membership to non-member at dinner meetings (paid “guests”) / Member chair / Anticipate 6 new national members annually for 2010,2011,2012 / 2010-Raffle successful with one new member selected for national and local membership. DO
2011 Raffle successful. One new member KM / 2010 Process changed ,per board approval, to raffle one new membership per year .DO
Continue positive board visibility at Chapter meetings; interact with members & introduce selves at every meeting. Continue use of name tags for all attendees / President / Ongoing: consistent at all dinner / chapter meetings 2010,2011, 2012 / 2010- Successful with a short informational session at each educational program, board members attendance and interaction with members and guests. DO
2011 Format continued with informational session and call to participate in chapter leadership at educational programs. Board members identified and interact with members. KM
Keep lines of communication current; update VC timely. / Communication Editor & VC Administrator / *Updates will be sent to members a minimum of once per month / Web bases update continues at least monthly. DO
2011 Web based calendar /spotlights continued on monthly or more frequent prn basis KM
Review chapter Standing Rules annually and amend as necessary. / President / October 2010,2011,2012 / Monthly “spotlight” of current members, will continue into 2011. DO
2011 Reviewed KM
Oncology nurses attribute their professional development to ONS learning experiences.
Providing and sharing knowledge, not information, is at the center of ONS’ success. Our ability to deliver learning experiences that are relevant, fresh, and engaging will keep loyal members satisfied while attracting and retaining those looking to ONS for resources and communities. ONS needs to prepare the nursing workforce for the future, including educating about the trends facing oncology and nursing. ONS leaders describe one best hope for the future as growing and nurturing the next generation of nurses.
· Biology and cancer: Molecular-based products and services are rapidly entering the market, impacting how cancer is prevented, detected, diagnosed, and treated. Oncology nurses need a deeper and richer understanding of basic science and how it relates to cancer.
· Emerging trends in diagnosis and treatment: As many therapies move to oral formulation and patients’ treatments become more targeted and personalized, it means an expanded role for the oncology nurse in patient education about expectations and compliance.
· Survivorship: With advances in diagnosis and treatment, the potential for long term survival of cancer significantly increases. Oncology nurses play a key role in meeting patients’ long-term and psychosocial health needs.
· New models for advanced practice education: The demand for oncology expertise for the generalist advanced practice nurse is increasing. ONS is positioned to provide oncology specialized education.
· Faculty development: Within the next 15 years, 40% of the current nursing faculty will retire; further burdening the faculty vacancy rate.ONS is challenged to prepare oncology nurses for careers in nursing education.
· Non-oncology nurses: More people with cancer are being cared for by nurses who are not considered as specialized in the area of oncology. In order to meet our mission of quality cancer care, ONS must reach out and develop resources for the non-oncology nurse.
· Generation and application of research: New knowledge is needed to further define and expand the scope of excellence and quality in oncology nursing.
At the local level, the New York State Capital District Chapter of ONS will support the ONS strategic area of Knowledge by:
Chapter Strategic Goal / Responsible Chapter Member(s) / Targeted Completion Date / Actual Outcomes / CommentsProvide at least 6 educational offerings on the latest technology and treatment offerings annually as part of chapter meetings (CNE when feasible). Promote offerings via VC & e-mail notification / Program Chair / Minimum 6 education sessions 2010, 2011, 2012 / 2010 program committee has successfully completed over 6 educational programs with information available on web. DO
2011 10+ educational programs, with promotion via vc and/or email KM
Offer 1 multiple CE activity annually / Program Chair / 1 Multiple CNE program by 12/2010, 12/2011, 12/2012 / 2010- CEU program “Survivorship” planned and completed. DO
2011 NO CNE programs offered KM
Conduct annual member needs assessment / President / Complete before end of first quarter 2010, 2011, 2012 / 2010-completed using Survey Monkey in 1st quarter. DO
2011 Not completed KM
Recognize chapter members for professional achievements and volunteer activities:
· Share member accomplishments via VC and at member meetings
· Recognize outstanding chapter membership at annual social dinner (5, 10, 15, 20+ years)
· Feature a different member monthly in a “Member Spotlight” feature on the VC / President: will require input from members. VC administrator will post. / 2010-All committees reporting projects and outcomes and data added to VC administrator. DO
2011 Call for member accomplishment updates from VC administrator.
Spotlight on board members on VC site KM
Prepare for chapter’s 25th anniversary year milestone in 2011 via subcommittee to plan :
· Brochure with list of all past Presidents and officers
· Plan special dinner meeting with a dynamic speaker & invite all past Presidents & founding chapter members: create a “memory book” of what occurred during each person’s time in office
· Monthly “memory” with some reference to this event (can present at each dinner meeting and post on VC) / Program chair / Planning 2010 for year long recognition of 25th Anniversary from 1/2011-12/2011. / 2010-Planning has begun with programs, past president recognition and in numerous ways to help celebrate 25th anniversary. DO
25th Anniversary dinner river cruise took place. Past chapter presidents invited.
Monthly VC site spotlight of past chapter presidents KM
Notify chapter members of on line & live CE opportunities / VC administrator will disseminate after uploading to web. All chapter members are encouraged to submit / Ongoing notification / On line and live educational offerings posted on chapter web. DO
2011 VC administrator uploads info to web site KM
Provide a $500.00 scholarship to an ONS RN for continuing education and a scholarship to a nursing student with an oncology interest. / Community Outreach Chair / 2010 Chapter supported president to attend Congress. Chapter had no members or student apply for scholarship. DO
2011 Chapter supported president and RNs with $500.00 Congress scholarship
2011 No student scholarship KM
Promote oncology nursing leadership via a $500.00 scholarship to a local member to participate in the ONS Leadership Development Institute. / 2010- Chapter president elect attended Mentorship Weekend, no member attended Leadership Development. DO
2011 Chapter President elect attended Leadership weekend. No member attended LDI KM
Provide leadership development opportunities via:
· Publishing board meetings on VC and inviting members to attend
· Encourage chapter members to become involved in committee activities
· Encourage participation in national & local ONS elections
· Support attendance of President-elect to ONS Mentorship Weekend
· Support attendance of chapter President to attend Congress via scholarship to cover registration cost / VC administrator, President / 2010- Board minutes posted to web, constant communication with members to encourage participation, President – elect attended weekend Mentorship program. Chapter president attended 2010 Congress. Nationals and local election participation encouraged. DO
2011 Board members posted to web. Repeated communication with members to encourage leadership/chapter participation. President –Elect attended Leadership weekend, President attended Congress. Local and National election participation encouraged KM
Maintain chapter viability through fundraising events and effective communication between members of the board and every member:
· Increase annual dues
· Contribute to ONS Foundation annually
· Support raffle activities and all fund raising efforts
· Apply to ONS grants as applicable / Fundraising chair / Dues will be $15.00 in 2010
$20.00 in 2011, $25.00 in 2012 / 2010- Local dues increased to $15.00 per year.
Contribution to ONS Foundation.
2011 Dues @ $15.00
Contribution made to ONS Foundation KM
ONS partners with professional organizations, advocacy groups, commercial organizations, and other entities to advance cancer care and the oncology nursing profession.
Strategic partnerships are critical to the success of an organization. In moving forward with strategic partnerships, ONS will be more proactive in identifying partners and seeking relationships that embody the spirit of shared risk, shared success.
Regarding the cancer care continuum, partnerships will be aligned with the strategic interests of ONS. Regarding the nursing profession continuum, proactive partnerships will be sought with colleges of nursing, APN professional societies, and the international community.
At the local level, the New York State Capital District Chapter of ONS will support the ONS strategic area of Partnership by:
Chapter Strategic Goal / Responsible Chapter Member(s) / Targeted Completion Date / Actual Outcomes / CommentsCommunicate / promote applicable offerings from ONS Foundation / President / Will have posted via VC within 2 weeks of announcements. / 2010 Foundation promotion through “Mentorship Weekend”
2011 Foundation promotion through Mentorship weekend KM
Develop Community Outreach committee:
· Promote oncology nursing via ONS Foundation Grant “Ensuring Cancer Care Tomorrow by Developing Nurses Today”
· Establish contact with local schools of nursing and offer opportunities for chapter members to participate in lectures &/or career fairs / Community Outreach Chair / 12/2012 / 2010- Community Outreach program begun and is active in promoting student nurse mentorship.
Emailing announcements to local schools of nursing.
2011 Student nurse mentorship program continued with second student nurse.
Emails to local schools of nursing continued. KM
Maintain alliances with the ACS, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Gilda’s club and ancillary groups vital to advocating for oncology patients. Involve members via offering expertise at community based education programs. / Community Outreach Chair / Goal: Minimum of 2 commitments within the community annually 2010, 2011, 2012 / 2010 - Alliance with American Cancer Society, Community Hospice and many other organizations and community groups by membership.
2011 Alliances maintained KM