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American Nurses Association Calls for an Immediate End to Immoral and Cruel Practice of Separating Children from Their Families

June 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Shannon McClendon, 301-628-5391
[email protected]

Joan Hurwitz, 301-628-5020
[email protected]

Silver Spring, MD – The American Nurses Association Board of Directors issued the following statement today:

The American Nurses Association (ANA) adamantly opposes the Administration’s policy and practices toward migrants and asylum seekers that result in the forcible separation of children from their families.  These actions put the welfare of immigrant children at risk and are causing irreparable harm, such as, negative physical and emotional symptoms from separation and detention, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Unfortunately, the Department of Homeland Security has already acknowledged that 1,995 children have been separated from their families at the U.S.–Mexico border between April 19 and May 31. ANA condemns the use of this policy to create a deterrent for those seeking a safer and better place to live and believes that children should never be used as leverage or as a negotiating tool.  The Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2015) calls on all nurses to always act to preserve the human rights of vulnerable groups such as children, women and refugees.  The United States of America is better than this.  We cannot continue with a policy that is so immoral and cruel to children and families.

ANA calls for the following actions:

  • Urges the Administration to immediately end the forced separation of families at the border;
  • Calls for reunification of separated families without delay; and
  • Calls on policymakers and administration officials to establish compassionate immigration policies that reflect the humanity and human rights of all people.

 The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's 4 million registered nurses. ANA advances the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.

 

Meet Kyle Mullica, RN, Candidate for Colorado House District 34

Colorado Nurses Association wants you to know that CNA Member Kyle Mullica, RN, is running for Colorado House District 34, Adams County.  Kyle describes himself as someone who "wants to fight for Colorado communities, families, and individuals".   He is interested in bringing his own unique life experiences as well as his unique knowledge and skills as an emergency department RN to the State House.

For those of you who would like more information, please go to:

http://www.kylemullica.com/home.html

 

Webinar: May 3 Risk Management Strategies Non-Adherent Patient

April 23, 2018

All Nurses are invited to register for this free event. This event is certified for 1 contact hour of continuing education credit. Participants who attend 50 minutes of the event and complete a post-event test will earn 1 contact hour of credit. Registration is open!

The Non-Adherent Patient: Risk Control Strategies for Nurses

When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Overview: Patient non-adherence can come in many forms: unwillingness to follow a course of therapy, repeated missed appointments, rejecting treatment recommendations, reluctance to take medications, refusal to provide information or chronic late payments. If left unchecked, such conduct may result in litigation. The objective of this presentation is to empower nurses with strategies to not only recognize these patient behaviors but also take steps to reduce the likelihood of malpractice claims. Using selected claim scenarios, RNs and LPNs/LVNs can examine their own current risk control practices in relation to the claims and losses

experienced by their peers. 

Objectives:

• Understand the factors that determine patient adherence.

• Recognize the role that the patient, external factors and providers play in patient adherence.

• List the leading techniques for dealing with non-adherent patients.

• Identify key risk management tools that RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and NPs can incorporate into their practice to help promote patient

adherence.

To register, click here

 

Webinar: May 3 Risk Management Strategies Non-Adherent Patient

April 23, 2018

All Nurses are invited to register for this free event. This event is certified for 1 contact hour of continuing education credit. Participants who attend 50 minutes of the event and complete a post-event test will earn 1 contact hour of credit. Registration is open!

The Non-Adherent Patient: Risk Control Strategies for Nurses

When: Thursday, May 3, 2018 
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Overview: Patient non-adherence can come in many forms: unwillingness to follow a course of therapy, repeated missed appointments, rejecting treatment recommendations, reluctance to take medications, refusal to provide information or chronic late payments. If left unchecked, such conduct may result in litigation. The objective of this presentation is to empower nurses with strategies to not only recognize these patient behaviors but also take steps to reduce the likelihood of malpractice claims. Using selected claim scenarios, RNs and LPNs/LVNs can examine their own current risk control practices in relation to the claims and losses

experienced by their peers. 

Objectives:

• Understand the factors that determine patient adherence.

• Recognize the role that the patient, external factors and providers play in patient adherence.

• List the leading techniques for dealing with non-adherent patients.

• Identify key risk management tools that RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and NPs can incorporate into their practice to help promote patient

adherence.

To register, click here

 

Provider Training, Tools & Resources for Work with Unintended Pregnancy

April 19, 2018 

Contact: Kara Hinkley, MPP Region Director II, Provide 303-895-7789 [email protected]

When: Thursday, April 26, 2018,

9am—2pm

Where: DoubleTree Hotel, 919 7th Street, Greeley, CO

Who: Health Care and Social Service

Providers, Advocates, and Community Partners

 LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE.

 Please RSVP:https://goo.gl/MzMdJ7

 Providing Women Who Experience Unintended Pregnancies with High Quality, Non-DirectiveReferrals

  • Free Training
    • Free CEUs
  • Lunch Provided

 Health and social service providers often serve as a critical link to helping women obtain quality, compassionate care for a range of needs, including reproductive healthcare. These same individuals often don’t have the tools or support to assist women facing unintended pregnancy.

Given this gap, Provide trains providers to offer non-judgmental, all options counseling and referrals to their clients.

Training Objectives:

  • Learn a simple model for effectivereferral-making
  • Identify referral behaviors that respect clients’ confidentiality and right to make their own decisions
  • Understand general barriers for women accessing reproductive healthcare
  • Get the necessary tools to work with clients who are experiencing unintended pregnancy
 
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