NAMSS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL RETREAT

The NAMSS Leadership Conference was held in San Antonio in January.  I had    the pleasure of attending, along with Michelle Blessett, President-Elect of    KAMSS. It was wonderful meeting the NAMSS Leadership Team, and fellow    State Leaders.
Michelle Blessett and Tina Hulette

The primary focus of the meeting was to thoroughly review the Draft Strategic Plan. We had breakout sessions designed to gain feedback from State Leaders, and NAMSS plans to incorporate our suggestions and recommendations.  The plan is quite lengthy, so below I have highlighted some of the existing opportunities ahead.

• 548 members responded to the salary survey with a 10% response.  Results posted in March 2007.
• Conducting job analysis for the CPMSM exam. This will be done every 3-5 years.
• Begin working on a very different certification review course with a blended learning approach. The course will include an instructional portion, followed with on-line learning. Targeting next spring.
• Develop sample exam on-line to assist candidates with test taking.
• Develop mentoring program that will allow members to meet regularly with the mentor, share perspectives about the industry, exchange ideas, discuss work experiences, develop/exercise leadership skills and promote growth.
• A communication plan to healthcare organizations will be implemented to promote awareness of NAMSS and recognition of the MSP position.
• Create a NAMSS online learning portal.
• Review other organization education programs, and work on professional development courses.
• Explore the feasibility of developing additional certification levels through market and stakeholder analyses.
• Provide website access for employers/other interested parties to verify NAMSS certificate certification information.
• Provide state website support.
• Conduct a Members Needs Assessment Survey.  Target August 2007.
• Promote the Member Get-A-Member program.  Way to reward yourself with gifts while spreading the work about NAMSS.  Include individual, state and grand prize rewards.
• Provide promotional support materials for Doctor’s Day and NAMSS Week.
• Develop a volunteer recognition system with established rewards.
• Develop NAMSS style guide for all written communications.
• Work to include the Medical Staff Services position in the Department of Labor Standardized Occupational Classification Listings. Target July 2007.

I believe it’s important to partner with NAMSS, and with our collaborative efforts it will help make our chapter much stronger. We have opportunities to grow our membership, build on our communication efforts with current members, promote growth and provide support by encouraging members to seek NAMSS certification, and transition our website to the new State Manager service from NAMSS. 

 Our association began putting together a Strategic Plan, which is still in draft format.  Please let us know if you have an interest in providing ideas or serving on a committee to complete this project. 

Thank you for all you do, and remember that you will always have a large support group to remind you of how valued you are.

Tina Hulette, CPMSM, CPCS

President, KAMSS