The New Year 2014 - Stepping out of the Shadows

HIPPA was launched on the premise that it protects individual private medical records and as a consumer we trust that the system will ensure that we remain protected and when things go wrong as this article explains it is entirely out of our power to reverse the damage.  It makes me wonder when  HIPPA includes cautioning about accessing areas of the patient chart that are not necessary for a health care worker like a nurse to know.  That is a good thing AND it should be applied to any government agency that we hear about that spends its time snooping into our private lives.  I just wonder where they stop and what the government has access to regarding private medical records that HIPPA was set up to protect.
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/hipaa-security-gaffe-puts-phi-google?topic=17,18

The New Year 2014 is a stepping stone for nurses who have encountered difficulty with their license to Step out of the Shadows and shine your light.  Learn new skills and entrepreneurship.  Set your goals as your future is about to unfold in a new and astounding way.  You will have the intention and support of many who are reading and following this blog behind you.  You are not alone and people care very sincerely about your welfare and success.
What has struck me is how nurses who have had long careers and have been dedicated can suddenly be excluded from the community which they normally belong and identify themselves with as a nurse.  You cannot change people only yourself and that is why this group is valuable because it is a place to meet online and hopefully you are finding one another in your communities wherever you live around the globe.  I am going to list some of my goals based on my vision for our community Stepping out of the Shadows 2014:

• I will commit my time and resources to reaching out to nurses through videos on YouTube - I will let you know when the one I just had recorded is released
• I will write a weekly newsletter outlining a plan of focus for the month so that we can all step out of the shadows as a group and participate in public outreach to increase awareness about the issues facing nurses who come under investigation on through suspension/revocation
• There will be an animated video that will be developed to provide information about this group and the things that are happening to engage key stakeholders such as politicians and the public
• I will set up a new web site which I have someone working on for me so that you will have access to resources and information that will help support you as you deal with your particular situation from the onset 
• A second web site will be developed as soon as I can raise money to provide a platform for nurses to link together and help one another grow as entrepreneurs by being sounding boards as you learn and grow in community and have a community who can support your business as customers

Some suggestions for those who are following this blog and want to become proactive and carry the message Stepping out of the Shadows - New Year 2014:

• Signing up for the email letter and sharing it with your friends
• Disseminating information related to important White Papers and Studies that have been included in this blog so that your local politicians can be aware of the issues raised by leading institutions and academics 
• That you meet together personally and support one another.  This is your group in actuality - it's a grass roots group that will thrive when you make it personal to your self and reach out to others who are encountering similar challenges
• Where you focus your attention is where you will grow and that is why I encourage personal and spiritual development.  The time is right for you now to take advantage and listen to those teachers whom you can relate to.  That is why I have been eclectic in my approach 

'It is during the worst times of your life that you will get to see the true colors of the people who say they care for you.'  ¬ Rita Chatourney.  BE CARING AND SPREAD YOUR GOOD WILL TO EVERYONE.

Karl G. Schoemer wrote about Metclafe's Law and I will quote directly from his book Change your Competative Advantage - enjoy the video.  He said 'The value of a network is the square of its number of participants.'  The exponential increase, following Metcalf's Law, is a result of the larger number of interconnections you get with a larger network and the greater opportunities to exchange ideas, abilities, and information.'  He gave the example of eBay with '20 million regular users, the value of that network, according to Metcalf's Law comes out to 20 million squared' or more like a gazzillion!'

The power of this group then can be seen to be potentially very strong through our interconnection.
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/margaretme100502.html Margaret Mead said 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, its the only thing that ever has.'
I hope you all have a great day and know that you can move ahead and heal in community and create the life that you desire and deserve.
Warm Wishes, Rita.