In July of 2019 the CDC determined that current PPE recommendations in nursing homes are inadequate. This is primarily related to the fact that a PPE is not used until a MRDO is identified, leaving opportunity for an infection to be spread in the period prior to identification. New guidelines recommend enhanced barrier protection (gown and glove) use for the following activities regardless of known infection:
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Many health care workers are at an increased risk for workplace violence, especially Emergency Nurses. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) recommends hospitals implement a "zero tolerance" environment to protect health care workers. ENA states nurses have the right to safety and education related to decreasing potential incidents. The ENA advocates that health care workers have the right to report violence to law enforcement without any blow back.
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) put together five priority focus areas to mitigate violence in the workplace. Here is a brief outline of what these organizations would like to focus on: 1. Foundational Behaviors - respectful communication, active listening, honesty trust. 2. Zero-Tolerance Framework - hospitals should have policies coming from the organizations board outlining what will and will not be tolerated, lateral violence (between disciplines) will not be tolerated. 3. Ensure Ownership and Accountability - everyone is responsible for reporting incidents immediately, zero-tolerance at every level, unacceptable behavior is clearly defined. 4. Training & Education - there should be readily available, evidence-based tools and training available on how to recognize potential violence and de-escalate the situation. 5. Outcome Metrics - there should be a measurable decrease in violent incidents and staff should feel "very safe" in their workplace. Read More HERE. - A new law was put into effect on July 1st, 2019 mandating that hospital must have a D/C plan for homeless patients.
- Homeless must be provided a meal, clothes, medication and transportation upon D/C. - The hospital must maintain a log of where the homeless patients are transported to upon D/C as well - The goal is to prevent homeless patients from being “dumped” at a shelter that isn’t willing to take them. Read More HERE. Our fundraising director coordinated a yard sale to raise funds for the NUSNA organization. We had great member participation in donating clothes, home items, etc. We'd like to thank everyone who participated in another successful fundraising event. Follow along on Instagram to stay in the loop on upcoming fundraising events for Fresno NUSNA.
California passed bills 1751, 1752 and 1753 in 2018 to help fight the opioid epidemic. These bills aim to decrease overprescription and abuse of opioids. Drug prescription data is now shared across jurisdictions on Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation Systems (CURES). Other bills AB 2487 and 2789 require physicians to undergo training on opioid dependency and send electronic prescriptions to avoid counterfeit prescriptions.
Read more here NUSNA members had another great opportunity to volunteer at the iCan TRI triathlon participating as the medic team at multiple locations in the course. NUSNA had the opportunity to team up with NU Fresno students in a blood drive and bake sale on the NU Fresno Campus. It was a great opportunity to not only to encourage blood donation on the campus but get our NUSNA members involved with a bake sale. Fresno NUSNA participated in the Color Me Rad race this past April. We had two teams of individuals, one participating the race and another was a part of the medic team. The NUSNA students enjoyed being able to assist with basic medical aid for those at the race, ensuring participants stayed hydrated and had the supplies they needed for scrapes during the race.
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