Quarterly Meeting Minutes

February 13, 2013

Attendance:

Robin Costley, Lisa Cauldwell, Stephanie Thornberry, Lynne Arrowsmith, Kellie Knight, Danette Short, Diana Bowman, Caitlin Neel, Marcella Flores and Margaret Brewser

Call-ins: Sara Underwood, Sharon Crowder and Jennifer Reed

1. Welcome and introductions went around the room:

1. Those present introduced themselves to the group
2. Robin reports Dr. Mary McAteer, Karen Rance and Jolene Bracale from DOE have shown interest in becoming members.

DISCUSSION: AAI Focus 2013:

1. Statewide AAP: The meeting began with Danette Short reporting that the Asthma Team based on (ATBC) task force has chosen to focus on a state-wide action plan.
   1. With all the action plans that circulate. It would be great for schools to have one universal plan. The care for the kids would be a better resolution if there was just one.
   2. The plan is to look at the current action plans and what is liked about it, and all that have gone statewide.  
   3. Karen Rance will be helping to get one action plan in place and will sit on this workgroup to help make this happen.
   4. The verbiage is being looked at and the goal is to make this plan an easier read for all. Possible 3rd to a 5^th grade reading level.
   5. The goal is to get this into the school system.
   6. If interested in being a part of this group please let Danette Short or Robin Costley know.
   7. The next meeting will take place March 5^th at 8:30 A.M. Call in capabilities. St. Vincent will sponsor the meeting. Input and support would be appreciated.
   8. If you would like to view and comment on the Action Plan you can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
   9. A series of the plans will be mailed out, looking for comments to better this plan.
   10. The plan is to allow physicians to look at the final plan, if you know physicians that would be interested please let Robin or Danette know.
   11. Robin has students that are working at the schools and she has discussed this with the nurses at schools and they are interested in this becoming a new plan.
   12. There were a lot of questions regarding the plan and how it could be easier to use.
   13. EMR’s were brought up and Danette stated this is a legal issue and will be addressing all of the questions and reporting back in the March 5, 2013 meeting.
   14. Contact information for Robin & Danette were given
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1. Assist with Injac/ISDH for Conference on May 14^th:
   1. Robin Costley has spoken to Angie Dickerson, and added a parent presentation to the agenda on how to be that parent. Jessica DeCook who is on the Alliance, who wrote an article for AAFA has agreed to speak at conference.
   2. Robin is looking for suggestions.
   3. The conference will be held at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, and the Theme is “Turn Left Breathe Right, The Race to End” The Burdon of Asthma.
   4. Registration information is being accepted along with Speaker, Exhibitor and sponsorship applications on line at http://www.injac.org/.
   5. Injac is looking for help with exhibitors and need volunteers to help, if you are interested contact Robin.  
   6. Save the date forms will be given to Robin to hand out to the Alliance.
      1. It was suggested that we try to get Karen Rance to speak. Danette will contact her.
      2. Danette has suggested if the theme is the Indy car race, perhaps we could use the soap box car as the theme and have some competitions between participating schools.

1. Presentation: Lynne Arrowsmith, how to help your clients/patients quit smoking:
   1. A PowerPoint was presented along with handouts that were passed.  
   2. Hand-outs were given and are attached

1. Around the Room:
   1. Robin thanked the Alpha Kappa-Alpha sorority for the Alpha Mu Omega Chapter for their cash donation/silver sponsorship. This helped with supplies that were needed when Asthma had no extra money.
   2. Robin also thanked Jennifer Reed, which is a client who made a monetary donation and has volunteered her time to help with projects for Robin.  Jennifer loves putting stickers on educational materials & putting folders together.
   3. School Health Coach Project with IPS is working closely with Robin on the Asthma piece. Interns will be shadowing on home visits to give them a look at the home situations.

Adjourn 10:00 am

Next meeting:

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 MCPHD

3rd fl. conference room 8:30-10:00 am

Conference Call Information:

1. Dial 1-877-820-7831
2. Passcode 448684#

2013 Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis Quarterly Coalition Meeting Schedule

2nd Wednesday of the month

Time:  8:30-10:00 am

Conference Call Information:

1.  Dial 1-877-820-7831

2.  Passcode   448684#

Meetings held at Health & Hospital Corporation of Mariion County

3838 N. Rural St.

Indianapolis, IN  46205

Robin Costley, Coalition Manager   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it           #317-221-2473

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