Members Meeting February 25, 2015 Philadelphia, PA Welcome and Overview Thomas J Payne, PhD, President

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1 Meeting February 25, 2015 Philadelphia, PA Welcome and Overview Thomas J Payne, PhD, President 1

2 Interdisciplinary Committee The Interdisciplinary Committee represents the interests of the multiple disciplines who provide treatment to tobacco users nationally and internationally, ensuring members are treated with respect, regardless of treatment specialty. We align with ATTUD s overall strategic goals and collaborate in website improvement, interdisciplinary webinar offerings, and investigate opportunities for growth in publications. Maria Feo BSN,RN-BC, CTTS (Chair) Angela Brumley-Shelton, MA, MPH, CTTS Jill Loewen, RDA, BS, MS Chad D. Morris, PhD Donna Richardson, LCSW, LCADC, CTTS Cynthia Song-Mayeda, RN, PHN, BSN Laura R. Van Heest, RRT, TAS, NADA ATTUD Annual Meeting: Treating Tobacco Dependence Interdisciplinary Perspectives Webinar, October 2013 Currently developing a manuscript (JSC) regarding interdisciplinary treatment approaches, utilizing case vignettes Professional Discipline Matrix ATTUD Website-update Spreecast opportunities for multi-disciplinary approaches to tobacco treatment 2

3 Training Issues Committee This committee shall explore and investigate issues related to the improvement of training and continuing education of tobacco cessation treatment providers. Emphasis shall be placed on (a) identifying standards of practice for Tobacco Treatment Specialists; (b) ongoing communication with the membership in order to identify key training issues; and (c) developing activities that serve the training needs of the membership. Christine Sheffer (Chair) Barbara Perry Matt Bars Sharon Czabafy Helen Stayna Denise Joliceur, Mike Steinberg Jamie Ostroff Ken Wassum Angela Brumley-Shelton Jonathan Foulds Tom Payne Continues to serve as a liaison between the Council for Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Programs (CTTTP) and ATTUD Steadily increasing number of accredited programs Solicited proposals for the management of the CTTTP, with a goal of finalizing a formal arrangement this year Core Competencies White Paper, now published Developed procedure for reviewing and updating the ATTUD Core Competencies Initiated and co-sponsored webinar in April of 2014 record-breaking attendance (n=960) Continues to work on the development of a unified Tobacco Treatment Specialist Certification Program 3

4 Treasurer 2014 Annual Report Income $35, % from membership fees (n=370 members) Expenses $33,058 including several new expenses Constant Contact ($54/month) Liability insurance ($1,404) Legal fees ($693) Member access to Journal of Smoking Cessation ($5,000) $66,003 in reserve Goal is to achieve an income of $45,000 (~500 members) Financial goals for 2015 New website (~$10,000 from reserve) Support CTTTP program management ($500/month) International Committee This committee shall represent the large numbers of tobacco treatment providers outside of the United States, and to ensure the interest of non-us members are represented to the Board of Directors and in the corporation s activities. This committee s goal is to work in collaboration with international tobacco treatment providers outside of the United States to build relationships, exchange information and influence the development of international policies and training resources in the treatment of tobacco dependence. Wael abd Elmeguid (Chair) Kim Richter (Kansas, USA) Dr David McFadden (Minnesota, USA) Yael Bar-Ze'ev (Beit-Hashmonai, Israel) Claire Cignac (Northern Ontario, Canada) Mira Aghi (India) 4

5 Study the needs of international members using an online survey that was conducted Mid 2014 Currently in process of developing material for promoting ATTUD during the WCTOH, Abu Dhabi 2015 Sharing in the provision of guidance and support for international Global Bridges grantees Communications Committee This committee is responsible for formulating and preparing the program for conferences sponsored by ATTUD. It also oversees the development and implementation of any publications and communications such as a journal, listserv, website, newsletter, etc. Audrey Darville (Chair) Joanne Brown Alverine J. Mack 5

6 Updated website and logo re-design in process New functionality enhancements Update tobacco treatment-related meetings on the website and promote training opportunities for members Promote the treatment provider database Publish newsletters: NEED COMMTTEE MEMBERS to help with this! Please send ideas/offers to help to Facilitate communication about the listserv hip Committee This Committee is responsible for recruiting full and associate members, the establishment of the appropriate criteria for membership, overseeing the processing of applications for admission to membership, and passing upon the qualifications of applicants. The membership committee is also responsible for reviewing allegations of unethical conduct of members or conduct that contravenes the stated goals of ATTUD, and, if necessary, for administering the provisions for revocation of membership specified in the by-laws. Scott Irwin (Chair) Susan Ryan Debra Matthews Greg Thoelke 6

7 Recruitment Constant Contact Webinars and other informative presentations for members Social networks More detailed analysis of website activity Member surveys Limited free memberships Coordination with training programs Policy and Government Affairs Committee The policy committee monitors potential policy actions that could influence the mission of ATTUD and, when appropriate, recommends actions to the Board of Directors. The committee also recommends new policy initiatives and has a written process for how policy actions are determined by ATTUD. Matt Bars (Chair) Jay Taylor Jonathan Foulds Greg Seward Carol Southard Audrey Darville Lavonza Holliman 7

8 Food and Drug Administration. (2013a). Modifications to labeling of nicotine replacement therapy products for over-the-counter human use. Docket No. FDA-2013-N Fucito LM, Bars MP, Forray A, Rojewski AM, Shiffman S, Selby P, West R, Foulds J, Toll BA, Writing Committee for the SRNT Policy and Treatment Networks. Addressing the Evidence for FDA Nicotine Replacement Therapy Label Changes: A Policy Statement of the Association for the Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence and the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Nicotine Tob Res Jul;16(7): doi: /ntr/ntu087. Epub 2014 Jun 11. Progress towards National Individual TTS Certification Business Practices Committee The goal of the Business Practices Committee (Formed Fall 2014) is to assist the clinical tobacco treatment community with decisions affecting best practices in the clinical treatment of tobacco use addictions. Adam Goldstein (Chair) Kate Frantz Mary Daily Michael Burke Chris Kotsen Laura Van Heest Carol RipleyMoffitt Matt Bars Michael Steinberg 8

9 Wrote and disseminating a white paper on use of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Monitor testing in clinical practice; disseminate through Video and print Working on draft white papers on Group Treatment, Alternative product use marketed for cessation, Inpatient Treatment Programs, ROI of Treatment Programs Working with AAP and AAFP on Webinar on PCMH and Cessation Lung Cancer screening Programs and linkages with tobacco use treatment Finance and Fundraising Committee This committee will work with the treasurer to pursue funding sources that support the work of ATTUD. This may include support for conferences, educational programs, special workgroups etc. Jamie Ostroff (Chair) Rebecca Hitchcock Nancy Long Evelyn Sikorski Hopefully you! 9

10 PayPal capacity established for ATTUD transactions Established procedure for member-directed donations Future goals are to seek grants for funding special high-priority ATTUD projects Disparate Populations Committee This Committee s goal is to strengthen collaborative relationships among tobacco dependence, mental health, and addiction treatment stakeholders in order to influence the development of agency, state and national policies and resources that promote the treatment of tobacco use and dependence among persons with mental illness and substance use disorders or behavioral health. In addition, the Committee has identified other populations with higher smoking prevalence, such as: corrections, military and veterans, and disabled to create or coordinate enhanced interventions and policy to reduce their disparities regarding tobacco use. Karen Cropsey (Chair) Janis Dauer Chad Morris Janet Smeltz Cathy McDonald Joel Urdang Karen Doster Others?? 10

11 New committee just coming together Educate clinicians about special needs of disparate populations White paper, editorials, webinars Increase practices that expand reach to disadvantaged smokers ACA reach, mobile technologies, community engagement Build collaborations among policy groups NAMI, SA tx providers, etc. Interested individuals should contact Chair at 11

12 Final Comments and Discussion 12