Dear AALNC Members,
I spoke at the Denver Forum of how our
association is indebted to the countless volunteers who have made AALNC what it
is today. It is through the hard work of
such dedicated individuals that I can share with you the following exciting
news and initiatives:
1.
AALNC’s Code of Ethics and Conduct with Interpretive Discussion was
updated this year. At least every three
to five years, such documents put forth by AALNC need to be reviewed and, if
necessary, revised to ensure they remain current for the specialty
practice. See the announcement on AALNC’s
homepage for a link to the revised AALNC Code of Ethics.
2. As
part of the AALNC Board of Director’s ongoing effort to support local chapters,
a new Chapter Leader Discussion Forum
was created on the AALNC website. This
new resource offers a way for chapter leaders to communicate directly with each
other to share experiences, pose questions, explore ideas, etc. Chapter
leaders: to access this forum, sign in to the AALNC website and select “Groups”
under “My Profile.”
3. The “Ask an LNC” column on the AALNC website
is a new member benefit designed to answer frequently asked questions about
working in the legal arena, the management of medical-legal tort claims, and/or
the specialty practice of legal nurse consulting. This resource is not only valuable for newer
LNCs but also for experienced LNCs who have questions about a different
practice setting, etc. To view this
column, click “Ask an LNC” from the menu bar on the left of AALNC’s
website. New
questions and answers are being added regularly, so check back frequently! To pose a question, email info@aalnc.org. Answers are provided by an experienced, board-certified LNCC.
Warmly,
Julie Dickinson
President, AALNC
860-208-6670
