The ACNM finally caved and authorized the external audit we demanded. We forced their hand to expose the rot in that office and now the real work of holding them accountable begins. Thank you for staying loud until they had no choice but to listen.
October 21, 2019
Final supporters
The recent firings of two experienced and dedicated CNMs from the ACNM National Office has generated an extreme lack of confidence among the undersigned members in the leadership, both paid and volunteer, of the National Office.
The professional staff who do the majority of work within the College have been previously considered valuable contributors to ACNM discussions, processes and decisions, including Board of Directors meetings. However, in recent years there has been a systematic dismantling of the trust, value and input that the senior midwifery staff traditionally have had within the organization.
It is time for the Board of Directors who are elected by the membership, and not the paid staff (including the CEO), to take a hard look at how these actions are being perceived by the membership, and to be clear about the plan for restoring trust and confidence in the membership moving forward. Hence, as members of the ACNM, we call for an external audit by an unrelated party of all aspects of the organization, with an emphasis on business practices, organizational culture, and financial management.
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Reached 250 supporters
September 3, 2019
June 25, 2019
One hundred signatures proves the ACNM leadership cannot ignore this betrayal of our professional staff anymore. The board needs to stop hiding and face the reality that we demand a full external audit of their failing management.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2019
55 Comments
I understand that there is often tension between the professionals for whom the organization exists (nurse-midwives) and the professionals who administer that organization (CEO and staff). but the way to resolve this is not to dump two of the finest nurse-midwives I know.
If indeed these actions were taken in the best interest of the organization and members it serves, an audit should show this. Under no circumstances is summarily firing staff in good standing and walking them out of the office corporate-style representative of this community's values, and there should be accountability to the members for such behavior.
I missed the annual meeting so don't know all the particulars, but I do know both Elaine and Kate who are outstanding in their jobs so I don't understand why they would "be fired."
Without transparency and full accountability from the President and CEO of ACNM to the members they supposedly serve, I am reevaluating whether or not I should continue to be part of this organization.
I would appreciate a third party evaluation of how we’re doing business. This could provide opportunities for change and growth that we otherwise would not have been able to acknowledge.
We need to stop this hemorrhaging of Midwife staff at the national office.
There are too many questions being raised by this action, that need to be answered
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The ACNM finally caved and authorized the external audit we demanded. We forced their hand to expose the rot in that office and now the real work of holding them accountable begins. Thank you for staying loud until they had no choice but to listen.
October 21, 2019
Final supporters
The recent firings of two experienced and dedicated CNMs from the ACNM National Office has generated an extreme lack of confidence among the undersigned members in the leadership, both paid and volunteer, of the National Office.
The professional staff who do the majority of work within the College have been previously considered valuable contributors to ACNM discussions, processes and decisions, including Board of Directors meetings. However, in recent years there has been a systematic dismantling of the trust, value and input that the senior midwifery staff traditionally have had within the organization.
It is time for the Board of Directors who are elected by the membership, and not the paid staff (including the CEO), to take a hard look at how these actions are being perceived by the membership, and to be clear about the plan for restoring trust and confidence in the membership moving forward. Hence, as members of the ACNM, we call for an external audit by an unrelated party of all aspects of the organization, with an emphasis on business practices, organizational culture, and financial management.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 3, 2019
June 25, 2019
One hundred signatures proves the ACNM leadership cannot ignore this betrayal of our professional staff anymore. The board needs to stop hiding and face the reality that we demand a full external audit of their failing management.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2019
55 Comments
When Deanne was fired, the college was not given any insight into the Board's decision and over the years, this same pattern has persisted. I urge the Board to address the membership with a solid plan for the future of our organization and a pledge that, in the future, no matter how painful, decisions such as 'firing trusted midwives in leadership' will be made transparent
I understand that there is often tension between the professionals for whom the organization exists (nurse-midwives) and the professionals who administer that organization (CEO and staff). but the way to resolve this is not to dump two of the finest nurse-midwives I know.
If indeed these actions were taken in the best interest of the organization and members it serves, an audit should show this. Under no circumstances is summarily firing staff in good standing and walking them out of the office corporate-style representative of this community's values, and there should be accountability to the members for such behavior.
I missed the annual meeting so don't know all the particulars, but I do know both Elaine and Kate who are outstanding in their jobs so I don't understand why they would "be fired."
Without transparency and full accountability from the President and CEO of ACNM to the members they supposedly serve, I am reevaluating whether or not I should continue to be part of this organization.
I would appreciate a third party evaluation of how we’re doing business. This could provide opportunities for change and growth that we otherwise would not have been able to acknowledge.
We need to stop this hemorrhaging of Midwife staff at the national office.
There are too many questions being raised by this action, that need to be answered
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When Deanne was fired, the college was not given any insight into the Board's decision and over the years, this same pattern has persisted. I urge the Board to address the membership with a solid plan for the future of our organization and a pledge that, in the future, no matter how painful, decisions such as 'firing trusted midwives in leadership' will be made transparent