From your President:
Hello Members! WELCOME BACK to our 2009-2010 season! Minnesota has had a very progressive year in the DD field!
National DDNA Conference was May 9-May 12th in Orlando, Fla., we had over 10 Minnesota members that
attended this year!
The National Website is: DDNA.org
*WE ARE NOW A CHAPTER!*
The National DDNA accepted our proposal to form the Minnesota Chapter of the DDNA. Our group was
recognized at National on May 12th, 2009!
This is a work in progress and will take several months to iron out the kinks, but our group is dedicated
to our members and supporting some form of corporate membership. Details to follow....
*Henn. Co. I/DD Focus Group*
Heide Hanson met with Hennepin County I/DD focus group in July to discuss DD group home client wellness.
We have been invited back for their quarterly meetings. If you would like to attend, please contact
wherbers@tandemresidential.com
*ARRM Conference Presentations*
What a great turnout for our two presentations! I heard great reviews and "thanks" to all that participated
and spoke! A special kudos to Jenny Wilhelmy for bringing the 'visiual aide' enema!!!
ARRM Conf. DDNA Presentations: May 14th , 2009- Afternoon Sessions
"Don't call a plumber, call a Nurse: The ins and outs of constipation." (Presenters: J.
Wilhelmy, H.Hanson, T. Verner, W. Herbers)
"Mental Health Perspectives: PICA, OCD and Trichotillomania"
(Presenters: D. Semon, W. Herbers and K. Whelan, B.A.)
*Monthly Meeting and Groups*
I've recieved many requests from nurses wishing to meet outside of our monthly meeting time to review concerns
in our field.
Please contact our Vice Presisdent, Teri for information and times: teriv@dakcom.org
September and October meetings are booked for 2009!!
As President, I am continually receiving questions from DD nurses and welcome input from all areas of expertise!
Email or call ,
Have a safe and peaceful day!
Wendy Zaun Herbers, RN, MN Chapter of the DDNA, President
