Professional Liaison Committee Orientation Chair PLC: Marjorie King Subgroup Leaders:

1. Professional Liaison Committee Orientation Chair PLC: Marjorie King Subgroup Leaders: Anne Gavic, Chris Garvey, Glenn Feltz, Marjorie King Board Liaison: Chris Garvey Staff: Joanne Ray, Abigail Lynn

2. Abigail Lynn, Senior Coordinator Chris Garvey, Board Liaison Joanne Ray, Executive Director Glenn FeltzBehavioral Medicine/Nutrition Group Leader Anne GavicCardiovascular Group Leader Marjorie KingChair

3. Outline • PLC Charge, Goals • Relationship to AACVPR Strategic Plan • Liaisons and Alliances • Committee Structure/Organization • Policies/Algorithms • PLC Resources • Practical Ideas to Foster Relationships

4. Committee Charge To communicate and collaborate with national and international professional organizations that demonstrate similar interests, issues, and purposes as those of the AACVPR.

5. Goals of AACVPR Professional Liaison Relationships • To increase the visibility of AACVPR (as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation) to other organizations with like or similar purposes. • To seek out opportunities for collaboration with other organizations where the expertise of AACVPR membership would enhance the outcome of collaborative projects. • To seek support from other professional organizations whose unique expertise might add to the quality of AACVPR projects or whose membership might help add to our voice in advocacy, lobbying, and other venues where strength in numbers is vital.

6. AACVPR Vision Rehabilitation and preventive services for all patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary disease. Mission To reduce morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and disease management.

7. AACVPR Strategic Goals Strategic Goals: 2009-10 Goal I: Grow and Retain Membership to Strengthen AACVPR Goal 2: Enhance and Support the Quality of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Services Goal 3: Improve Use and Viability of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Services

8. Board of Director (BOD) Work Groups • Membership Development Group • Membership • Affiliate Link • Scholarly Initiatives Group • Document Oversight • Research • JCRP • Clinical Services Group • Certification & Re-certification • Clinical Applications • Registry Task Force • Communications Group • Website • News & Views • Education Services Group • Annual Program Planning • Webinars • Workshops • Health Policy Group • Health Policy • MAC Sub-Committees • Strategic Partnerships and Development Group • Professional Liaisons • Fundraising/Corporate Sponsorship • Heart & Lung Foundation (Charitable Foundation)

9. Definitions of Liaisons and Alliances • Strategic Partners • List is updated by the Board annually • Designation helps to focus resources • Currently ACC, AHA, ACCP, ATS, and ACSM • A PLC member is assigned primary responsibility • Activities may require PLC leadership and AACVPR staff help, as well as liaison committee member involvement, especially for collaborative projects

10. Definitions of Liaisons and Alliances • General Partners • Activities primarily focus on increasing awareness about AACVPR, CR, and PR • May also involve specific projects • Use of staff and senior leadership should be minimized, unless specifically budgeted • List is reviewed and updated annually by the PLC • A PLC member is responsible for fostering the relationship with each liaison organization

11. Definitions of Liaisons and Alliances • Coalitions and Alliances • Alliances of professional organizations working toward a common goal • Board approval needed for AACVPR to join an alliance or coalition • PLC member assigned responsibility to track activities, seize opportunities, and collaborate on projects when appropriate • Minimize use of senior leadership and staff, unless specifically budgeted.

12. Committees in Action Working together to get it together!

13. Professional Liaison Committee Organization • Board Liaison – Chris Garvey • PLC Chair – Marge King • PLC grid on the committee webpage lists specific member assignments • Subgroups • Cardiovascular: Anne Gavic • Pulmonary: Chris Garvey • Behavioral Medicine/Nutrition: Glenn Feltz • General/Others: Marge King

14. Committee Member Qualities • Effective communication skills • Team player, eager and willing to contribute talents/skills • Accountable to responsibilities Responsibilities • Aware of committee charge and alignment with strategic goals. • Prepares for committee meetings by reviewing the agenda and keeping abreast of issues • Actively participates in meetings and other communication venues • Assumes committee responsibilities as needed • Follow through promptly on any committee assignments Three-year term

15. Conflict of Interest All committee chairs and members are required to fill out a COI form “An individual is in a position to derive any type of benefit directly or indirectly through application of authority, influence, or knowledge” Must disclose any relevant interest or potential interest to AACVPR

16. AACVPR Professional Liaison Committee Resource Web Page is located athttp://www.aacvpr.org/About/AACVPRLiaisons/tabid/169/Default.aspx • Liaison grid • Activity and Board Reports • Meeting Minutes • PFCD Health Policy letters • Policies and Algorithms • Experts Council Roster • Link to Committee Chair Resources

17. Committee Activities Activities are goal-directed – based on AACVPR strategic plan Forming liaison relationships requires patience, perseverance, and can take years Begin with simple activities to raise awareness Build on existing products and resources Scan liaison’s website periodically for opportunities Don’t be afraid to partner with other committee members and other committees Include PLC subgroup leader in key communication

18. Recent Successful Liaison Activities • Articles in liaison newsletters: SCAI, AAPM&R, APTA, ACC, PCNA, APA • Presentations: SCAI, AAPM&R, VDF, • Toolkits and Videos: PAD Exercise with VDF, PAD Awareness with WomenHeart, California ALA Pulmonary Rehab DVD, ACC Cardiac Rehab DVD • Writing Groups (requires DOC approval): Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines, CR Performance Measures, Diabetes Management in CR with AADE, Exercise Standards with EACPR

19. Thanks for your help on the PLC! • We are AACVPR • A unique and powerful voice for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation • Building strength, quality, and viability of our services and professional identity • New growth and opportunities as we move forward

20. Have Fun! Share your passion and enthusiasm and help assure that committee participation is an enjoyable experience for all…