Hello,
I hope everyone is finding some time to connect
with family, friends and whatever it is that is important to you. Now,
more than ever, we need to connect to each other. It seems, we are in this for
the long haul. What was once a pandemic that would end by summer, now will
likely last through this time next year. For sanity’s sake, we need to learn
how to navigate this (temporary) new world and connect to other humans, in a
safe manner. Whether that is a socially distant outing to a park or other outdoor
venue with a friend, or a socially distanced getaway for family, please take
some time to recharge and reconnect. I look forward to the day when we can all
meet as a group again. It may feel a bit different with masks and space between
us, but I know it will be wonderful to see everyone’s faces.
So, AB 890 was signed into law by our Governor
last month. (The law that allows nurse practitioners to practice independently)
Despite our academy’s best efforts to oppose such a loosely written bill, it
prevailed. Thankfully, there is an oversight process that will hopefully
establish regulations that protect our patients from harm. Know that our
academy is fighting to “ensure those standards and requirements are stringent
enough to protect patients and, to the extent possible, limit the creation of
two tiers of care.”
Here is more information: https://www.familydocs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AB-890-Fact-Sheet.pdf
I also want to take this time to encourage
everyone to vote. As CAFP says it, “Voting is good for your health!” Please
make sure your voice is heard. In California, we have a few options – ballot
drops off, mail-in or in person voting on or before election day. Please the
link for more information on options in LA County and please feel free to
display the CAFP poster.
https://lavote.net/home/voting-elections
https://www.familydocs.org/vote2020/
