Central Minnesota Parish Nurse Ministry Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2015
Group met on Wednesday February 11, 2015 from 9:00-10:30 in the Aspen Room at the St. CloudHospital
Attendees: Jeanne Dirksen, St. Mary’s Help of Christians, St. Augusta, Annette Jesh, Sacred Heart, Sauk Rapids, Marva Jorgensen, St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s, St. Cloud. Ellen Ellickson, Peace Lutheran, Cold Spring, Marjorie Henkemeyer, St. Joseph , St. Joseph, Karen Reinholz, St. Francis Xavier Church, Sartell
Meeting was open with prayer/reflection by Marjorie.
January minutes were reviewed and approved.
Annette reported that the Treasurer’s report was unchanged from the January meeting.
Networking
Jeanne Dirksen reported that a Blood Mobile Drive is scheduled for April 12th.
Karen Reinholz shared information related to the success of the Chair Yoga Class and the upcoming Traveling Health Fair on April 30.
Marva Jorgensen shared information related to activities in her parishes and asked for continued prayers for Dee Hanish.
Annette Jesh discussed the new AED Law. Katie Tewalt from Allina Health Emergency Health Services will be contacted to update us on the new law at our April meeting. Annette also led a discussion related to 911 calls from our churches and parish centers. The suggestion was made that the address and directions for easiest access be posted so that individuals placing calls can direct emergency teams. Cell phones are more difficult to track and without clear directions emergency services can be delayed. Members were reminded to label cupboards where emergency supplies are located.
Ellen Ellickson shared information related to lobbying for outstate transportation and a local cardiac class.
Marjorie Henkemeyer reported that the Friday mini-sessions have been very successful along with the continued exercise classes.
June 2 Conference Update
Ellen reported that the conference brochure has gone to press and that we will continue to accept donations to offset the cost of the conference speaker.
Light the Legacy- no report
Falls Coalition-no report
2015-16 officer nominations-Forms will be sent out with the February minutes and members will be asked to submit nominations
Strategic Planning-Catherine Town led the group through a S.W.A.T. analysis. Information will be compiled and presented to the group. The analysis will assist the group in setting goals and developing processes for recording parish nurse activates and functions.
Our next meeting is March 11, 2015 with a presentation related to C.A.R.E of Foley.
Submitted by Marjorie Henkemeyer