In 2009 COHNA/ACIIST has continued simplifying and clarifying its mandate despite uncertain
times and decreasing memberships, resources and volunteers. Most importantly COHNA focuses
on increasing its visibility and value to its membership.

• One executive position was eliminated by combining the Secretary/Treasurer position now that we have an administrative assistant.
• A change to the bylaws was made where the completion of the term of president would be a year apart from that of the Secretary/Treasurer thus assisting in the continuity of the goals and objectives.
• After an update to the COHNA website it was launched at the CNA Centennial Celebration in Ottawa by distributing postcards with our logo, website and address. These postcards were also distributed in most provinces at provincial workshops, education days and meetings.
• Work on upgrading and improving the website continues with Board members reviewing and
  updating posted COHNA documents as well as adding educational events that may be of
  interest to our members.
• A survey was developed and launched in May 2009 to learn more about the Canadian OHN,
  (both COHNA members & non-members were included.), and how COHNA could better support
  them. The survey link was sent out by all but two provinces to their members, was emailed to
  700+ certified OHNs and was promoted on the COHNA website.
  
  
• Conference Calls were held every two months for Board of Directors who were encouraged
  to promote COHNA to their provinces as well as solicit information that would be valuable for
  building COHNA’s goals and direction.
• The “Ask A Colleague Section” was developed and placed onto the website to support OHNs
  who may work in isolation, have a question or provide an opportunity for OHNs to network
  across the country.
• Business Cards have recently been printed to help the provinces inform their members
  that they are also members of COHNA. The cards are a way for members to have COHNA’s
  website, email and mailing address handy.
• A Speakers Corner Section for the website is being developed as a reference tool to promote
  using certified Occupational Health Nurses as speakers for conferences and workshops.
• In May 2009, I spoke on a panel at the BCOHNPPG on Trends in Occupational Health Nursing
  at their request. This topic was well received and stimulated much discussion and ideas.
  
  
• I continue to participate on the CNA Occupational Health Nursing Certification Exam Committee.
• Marg Creen participates regularly on conference calls with the CNA Associate and Affiliate
  Groups and sits on the AAE Strategic Planning Committee, which is developing a vision and
  mission for the AAEs.
• The "What is COHNA" powerpoint presentation was updated and will be available for BOD
  to use to promote COHNA. The presentation will also be posted on the website.
• COHNA would like to acknowledge the newly certified OHNs and has started sending out a
  congratulatory message.