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Congratulations to the following SIG members:

Terry Sylvanus and Lenore Rees received an Honorable Mention for Best Article entitled, "BMT Core Curriculum: Evolution of Education." Their article appeared in the June, 2007 Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplant SIG Newsletter.

Cynthia Babler and the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Delirium Project Team
Winner of the Oncology Nursing-Sensitive Patient Outcomes Award

Susan A. Ezzone, MS, RN, CNP
Winner of the Blood & Marrow Transplantation

Lesley Vancura and the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Delirium Project Team
Winner of the Oncology Nursing-Sensitive Patient Outcomes Award



New ONS Project - The Blood and Marrow Transplant Educational Initiative

Team Members Needed!

he ONS Steering Council, keeping the core competencies being developed by the BMT SIG in mind, has recommended the development of a blood and marrow transplant educational initiative. This initiative is to provide oncology nurses with a comprehensive program introducing them to evidence-based care of patients undergoing blood and marrow transplantation and to provide a comprehensive set of resources for use in setting up and enhancing BMT programs.

ONS is seeking member volunteers to help develop a program to meet the needs mentioned above as well as develop a plan for outcomes measurement of the initiative. The initiative team members should include but is not limited to: BMT SIG members, APHON member, and NMDP staff member. We anticipate work beginning in April of 2008, with the program launching later this year. Volunteers will work together with an ONS Project Manager to design, research, and author the course. Travel to a team meeting at the ONS National Office in Pittsburgh will be necessary.

If you are interested in joining this Blood and Marrow Transplant Education Initiative Team, please complete a project team application, found on the ONS web site. Under special projects, please write "BMT Initiative" so we know you are applying to work on this team. The application may be submitted by e-mail, fax or mail to the address noted on the last page of the form. Applications must be submitted to ONS prior to March 31, 2008 to be considered.



Hot Topics in BMT being discussed HERE!

Clinical HOT topics in transplant are being discussion on the BMT SIG discussion page that may influence or help your practice.  To view the discussion, ask a question yourself, or to share your practice Click on the following:  "Discussion" (tool bar at top of page) then "Featured Discussion"

PLEASE LOGIN ON THE DISCUSSION PAGE, OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE LISTED AS "GUEST" ONLY.




August 27, 2008

BMT SIG Virtual Community

Welcome to the BMT SIG Virtual Community

On this SIG Virtual Community page, you will find information pertaining the Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant SIG. Here, you can view myriad resources, download and complete pertinent documents, join in our discussions and much more. Welcome to our SIG Virtual Community.


Newsletter
View the October newsletter.

Active SIG members
View recognition of our active SIG members.

Spring 2008 Communiqué
Read the latest communique.

 



Announcements

Plan to Attend the Transplant Nursing Sessions at the BMT Tandem Meetings in Tampa, Florida, February 13- 15, 2009! (8/8/08)
The 2009 Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Tandem Meetings sponsored by the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) will be held in Tampa, Florida February 11-15, 2009.

The Transplant Nursing Sessions coordinated by the ONS Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Special Interest Group (BMSCT SIG) will be held February 13-15, 2009. This will be the eleventh year the ONS BMSCT SIG has partnered with the ASBMT and CIBMTR. Last year over 500 transplant nurses attended the sessions in San Diego, CA!

Registration is on-line at: www.asbmt.org. Nurses should register by October 8, 2006 to obtain the early registration rate specifically for nurses of $360. This allows nurse attendees to attend ANY of the sessions (physician, pharmacy, etc.) during the entire conference in addition to the Transplant Nursing Sessions. The nursing meeting sessions will be held in the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina directly across from the convention center (walking distance). This hotel and others are available on-line for reservations…make your plans early!

The agenda for the Transplant Nursing Sessions includes national speakers, oral podium abstracts, and roundtable discussions. You are encouraged to submit an abstract that might be considered for oral or poster presentation. There are three categories for abstract submission for the nursing meeting: Clinical and EBP; Administration, Leadership and Education; and Research. The best abstracts from each category will be invited to present the abstract at a podium session. Please go to the ASBMT website at: www.asbmt.org to submit an abstract. The deadline for submissions is October 8, 2007. Please contact us for questions at:

Co-Chairs:
Margaret Bevans, RN, PhD, AOCN® - Email: mbevans@cc.nih.gov or
Work phone: 301-402-9383
Rosemary Ford, RN, BSN, OCN® - Email: rford@seattlecca.org or
Work phone: 206-288-2123
Kim Schmit-Pokorny, RN, MSN, OCN®- Email: kschmit@unmc.edu or
Work phone: 402-559-4910

Please visit the ASBMT website (www.asbmt.org), as additional details regarding the program, registration, housing, and Tampa area events are posted. We hope to see you in Florida! Please contact us for any questions!

SIG newsletter article receives ONS Honorable Mention (3/18/08)
Congratulations! Terry Sylvanus and Lenore Rees's BMT SIG newsletter article "Core Curriculum: Evaluation of Education" received honorable mention from ONS. This article can be found in the June 2007 BMT SIG newsletter at the link below or via the 'news' link at the top of the BMT SIG virtual community.

http://onsopcontent.ons.org/Publications/SIGNewsletters/bmsct/bmsct18.2.html#story4

Who is your BMSCT SIG regional reporter? (3/10/07)
Check the BMSCT SIG web site for updates on your regional reporter! This is your link to the BMSCT SIG’s link to BMT nurses across the country AND your link to the SIG!


Click here to receive BMTSCT SIG announcements by email!

Regional Reporter

Get the SIGs attention through your regional reporter! Who might that be, just click here and begin to network with the SIG and impact BMT nursing across the country!



NEWS

The Use of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking public comment on their proposed determination that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that erythropoiesis stimulating agent (ESA) treatment is not reasonable and necessary for beneficiaries with certain clinical conditions, either because of a deleterious effect of the ESA on their underlying disease or because the underlying disease increases their risk of adverse effects related to ESA use. Click here to read more of CMS proposed decision.

ONS Response to CMS Proposed Decision

US Food and Drug Administration Health Advisory

Commentary on the CMS Proposed Ruling from Other Organizations

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Cancer and Treatment Related Anemia
  • American Society of Hematology: Statement on Medicare Proposed National Coverage Policy on Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agents
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology: Proposed National Coverage Policy on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents


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    Making Connections

    BMSCT Nursing Resource Directory

    The directory contains a comprehensive overview of the demographics of national and international blood and marrow transplant programs, including contacts.

    http://www.ons.org/clinical/Treatment/directory.shtml

    If you would like to add your institution to the directory, please print out and complete the data sheet, and then send/fax it to the address/fax number provided. If your institution already is included and you would like to change any information in your listing, please e-mail jholmes@ons.org or fax your changes to the attention of Judy Holmes at 412-859-6163.

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