What does the Health, Policy, and Advocacy Committee (HPAC) do?
HPAC is charged with identifying and reviewing legislative and regulatory issues that impact the NANN membership, influencing neonatal nursing practice regulation and policy, and increasing opportunities to work in coalition with other healthcare-related groups that impact neonatal practice.
What kind of volunteer is NANN looking for?
- Must be a NANN member
- Someone with a basic understanding of the legislative process and familiarity with advocacy
- Ability to respond quickly via email as there are issues that may require a quick turnaround
- Ability to actively engage and attend bi-monthly meetings
A SIG facilitator, committee chair, or member shall not serve in any other volunteer role at the same time unless it is an appointment by virtue of the position held. If currently serving in a volunteer role, a member must complete the term of service prior to serving on the Board or Council. Service on a task force may be made upon approval by the designated leadership body – either the NANN Board of Directors or NANN-AP Council.
Term
Two years with an option to renew for an additional two-year term.
Qualifications
HPAC members must be currently practicing in neonatal nursing in a role such as clinical care, education, research, administration, industry, or consulting. If a volunteer is employed by industry, see the Industry-Employed Volunteers page. At its discretion, NANN’s Board of Directors may make exceptions to this requirement.
Responsibilities
A. Participate in scheduled bi-monthly calls
B. Write content for the NANN publication From the Hill to the NICU
C. Assist in planning advocacy-related activities at the Annual Conference
D. Bring forth legislation to the committee for review and consideration
What is the time commitment?
Less than one hour per month.