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December 1, 2021
Message from the President
Hello California!
It was so good seeing so many of you at the CNMA Annual Meeting last month. I feel energized and rejuvenated -- ready to jump into 2022 with all of the big changes we’re envisioning. Small changes first, though.
You may have noticed that our newsletter has become quite long over the past year… In order to keep it digestible, from now on once something has been published in the newsletter, it will be taken out and housed solely on the website. Be sure to check out our jobs page, continuing education, and archived newsletters if you’re looking for older content. We’re always evolving and grateful for your feedback!
As always, I’m available by email at parisbury@gmail.com and by text at (805) 415-2553.
In the spirit of service,
Paris Maloof-Bury, CNM, IBCLC
President, California Nurse-Midwives Association
Action Alerts: Small Steps - Big Impact in California!
Midwives in the Sacramento area, surveys are coming your way!
A team of nurses, midwives, and health services researchers at the University of California, San Francisco has been commissioned by the Sacramento Black Infant Health Perinatal Equity Program to learn more about where and how midwives practice in the Sacramento area and to identify challenges and opportunities to improving access to midwifery care for Black/African American and under-served individuals in Sacramento County. A short survey was sent to Sacramento-area midwives last week, and we hope to get a great response. Midwives also can indicate their willingness to be interviewed to help our community understand the growing importance of midwifery. In addition to supporting Sacramento-area midwifery, responses to this survey will help shape a forthcoming statewide survey about midwifery practice. Please take a few minutes to complete and return the survey ASAP.
Help Samuel Merritt University bring a new Midwifery Education Program to California
The College of Nursing at Samuel Merritt University is in the process of envisioning and taking preliminary steps leading to the creation of a program of nurse-midwifery. Tentatively, a 3-year DNP program also leading to certification as a nurse-midwife is the goal. Related academic pathways for those with prior experience/degrees are under consideration. If approved, the program will be based in Sacramento with seamless involvement of the Oakland, SF Peninsula, and Fresno campuses. We aim for an accreditation site visit in the fall of 2022, and hopeful approval by accrediting agencies no later than early spring of 2023. We are actively gathering names of people who would be interested in joining an advisory panel. We seek voices from all backgrounds, locations, expertise, and perspectives. Please schedule an online chat if you would like to explore joining the advisory panel.
Volunteer with ACNM!
ACNM is seeking a dedicated and diverse slate of members to fill open spots on the ACNM Board of Directors (BOD) and Nominating Committee. This is a great way to understand the business proceedings of your professional organization, promote the values you care about, and influence ACNM's strategic direction. Applications for the following positions are open through December 3rd. Please visit the Elections webpage for position responsibilities.
Treasurer (one seat, three-year term)
Region I Representative (one seat, three-year term)
Region III Representative (one seat, three-year term)
Nominating Committee Members (two seats, three-year term)
Active ACNM members who are CNMs/CMs (Active, Active-New, Active-Advancing, Active-Supporting and Active-Life) are eligible to participate. Submit an application or nominate another member today! If you experience any difficulty with the application, please contact Jewel Saunders at jsaunders@acnm.org. Apply here.
ACNM: Call for Abstracts
The 67th ACNM Annual Meeting and Exhibition will be held at the Hilton Chicago, May 22-26, 2022. Submit abstracts that demonstrate a link ot this year’s theme: Together Again: Creating Unity, Growth, and Diversity in Midwifery. Submissions that highlight novel approaches to clinical, business, leadership, and education concerns in midwifery are encouraged. Abstracts demonstrating a relationship to this year’s subject are also encouraged to be submitted by presenters. Submission deadline: December 6, 2021 at 8:59 PM PST. More information is available here.
Education, Trainings, and Webinars
The Midwife as Surgical First Assistant
Midwives are encouraged to consider training to become a surgical first assistant as an expansion to their clinical practice. The Midwife as Surgical First Assistant book is the initial step to gaining a foundation in assisting. The subsequent optional examination assesses the knowledge you have gained from studying the book and provides you with a certificate of completion. Earning the First Assistant Certificate of Completion is the next step to applying this new expanded skill to your midwifery practice. December 6, 2021 | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST | Register Here
(This event is now full)
Maternal Mental Health 101
Join this complimentary webinar on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10:30-12 PST, hosted by 2020 Mom and presented by Postpartum Support International. During the webinar, you will learn about the various Maternal Mental Health Disorders, the differences between them, risk factors, and treatment options. Register here.
Health Equity and Implicit Bias in the NICU: Challenges and Solutions
Health Equity and Implicit Bias in the NICU: Challenges and Solutions will take neonatal clinical leaders through an empowering educational journey to encourage the delivery of high quality and equitable care to all preemie families, regardless of race, geography, and socioeconomic status. This workshop will explore the impact of health inequities in the NICU, and offer actionable solutions to creating a culture of health equity, and family centered care. Monday December 13, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:AM PST. Learn more and register here.
Healthcare Burnout Symposium
During this presentation participants will learn about models, concepts, and competencies that help clinical and non-clinical leaders assess organizational needs, achieve alignment and lead through the changes necessary to meaningfully move the needle from healthcare burnout to well-being. will be a speaker at the 2022 Healthcare Burnout Symposium in San Francisco, January 22 - 24, 2022! Laura Bennett is a former Navy nurse-midwife who retired from clinical practice when she retired from the Navy to be a midwife to a broader population. She began developing burnout interventions while still on active duty in addition to well-being/resiliency programming for an intensive outpatient mental health program. Learn more and register here.
To view previously listed educational opportunities, please visit our website at https://www.cnma.org/ce.
Job Opportunities
Postpartum Support International
We are hiring 26 FTE positions to staff the new Maternal Mental Health Hotline, and invite you to consider this position. Candidates must have previous experience providing perinatal mental health support to pregnant and postpartum individuals, and must be a licensed mental health or healthcare provider, Peer Support Specialist credentialed through your state, or a certified Doula with perinatal mental health training credentialed through an organization. The Hotline will launch in February 2022, and the Counselor position starts in mid-January. Because it is a HRSA service, Counselors must have U.S. residency. More information is available here.
ACNM Communications Coordinator
The full-time Communications Coordinator is responsible for implementing ACNM’s marketing and communications strategy. Working closely with the Associate Director, Marketing and Communications, this position ensures implementation of the annual marketing and communications plan. S/he also maintains social media accounts, coordinates website updates, and implements marketing and communication tactics for membership, educational offerings, and advocacy efforts. S/he drafts and sends email communications, writes or edits content for newsletters as needed, and drafts public relations statements and press releases.
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories Communications/Editorial and Marketing
Learn more and apply here.
Sutter East Bay Medical Group (SEBMG) is growing their midwifery service and hiring several full time Certified Nurse Midwives to join a collaborative group OBGYN practice.
This full scope position will be 40% ambulatory (GYN and OB with option for Centering prenatal groups) and 60% inpatient at Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley with 24/7 in-house MD backup, level III NICU. Labor rooms have tubs and nitrous oxide.
We are seeking midwives who are excited about expanding access to midwifery care in the East Bay and promoting the midwifery model of care within a collaborative practice.
Please apply here.
To view previously listed jobs or to add an available position to the list, please visit our website at https://www.cnma.org/jobs.
Medi-Cal Rx
On January 1, 2022, Magellan Medicaid Administration, Inc. (MMA) will assume operations for Medi-Cal Rx on behalf of the State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). More details are available here.
Please remember to register!
Learn how to register multiple NPIs here.
Learn how to use an alternate address for the User Administration Console Registration.
Information on training is available here. And the Medi-Cal Rx Training prescriber training checklist and the pharmacy training checklist can help assure you’ve completed everything you need for the “go live” on January 1.
New User Administration Console Registration and Sign-in Troubleshooting suggestions are available online,
but if you’re still having trouble, Outreach Teams are available to help and to answer questions.
Finally, here is the updated Contract Drugs List Flyer
Midwife Crush Mondays!
Do you know an amazing Midwife who is doing revolutionary work? We want to feature them on our social media platforms!
CNMA is looking for submissions for our new social media series “Midwife Crush Monday” where we highlight the stories of trailblazing midwives across the industry who are making a difference in the midwifery profession. You can even submit yourself!
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Midwife’s name (include pronouns)
Affiliated organization(s)
Why you became a midwife (and anything awesome you’d like to brag about)
Headshot/Photo if available
Bonus: Please include social media handles for tagging!
Please send submissions to sm@cnma.org for consideration!
Questions? Comments? Want to get involved?
Email us at info@cnma.org