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ENA applauds the @SenateHELP Committee for advancing Tyler's Law to empower emergency departments in the fight against fentanyl. Special thanks to @SenatorBanks and @SenatorAndyKim for their leadership on this issue.
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ENA joins its peers in calling for the U.S. Dept. of Education to include nursing in its definition of “professional degrees” to ensure nurses have access to the full range of federal student loans. Learn more: bit.ly/4oszTAc Sign the petition: bit.ly/4iv9nEL
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We applaud House passage of the SUPPORT Act, which would continue many effective policies and successful programs aimed at reducing drug overdose deaths. Now on to the Senate! Learn More: energycommerce.house.gov/pos…

Chairman Guthrie Celebrates House Passage of SUPPORT Act

The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing...

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Medicaid cuts would be disastrous for emergency nurses and their patients. Emergency departments, especially in rural areas, could close. Tell Congress to reject cuts to Medicaid that would reduce benefits or coverage. Act Now: votervoice.net/ENA/Campaigns…
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ENA applauds the reintroduction of Tyler's Law, which will lead to guidance for EDs to implement fentanyl testing of suspected overdoses. Thanks to @tedlieu, @boblatta, @RepKamlagerDove; @SenatorBanks; and @SenAlexPadilla for their support! Read More: bit.ly/41GEXHB

Bipartisan pair of senators reintroduce bill to expand fentanyl testing in hospitals

First to NBC News: The bill from Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., is called “Tyler’s Law,” named after a California teenager who died following a fentanyl overdose.

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ENA Members: Day on the Hill registration is now open! Join your emergency nursing colleagues in Washington D.C. this April! Contact your State Council President to register today! Learn More: ena.org/events/day-on-the-hi…
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Drugmakers are prepping for a bird flu outbreak. pharmavoice.com/news/drugmak…

Drugmakers prep for bird flu outbreak, despite continued low risk

While the virus hasn’t made a sustained leap into humans, vaccines and treatments are coming through the pipes if it does.

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ENA applauds the House reintroduction of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to fight burnout and mental fatigue among emergency nurses and other health care professionals. Thank you to sponsors @RepDebDingell and @JenKiggans for their support.
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ENA applauds the Senate reintroduction of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to fight burnout and mental fatigue among emergency nurses and other health care professionals. Thank you to @timkaine and @SenToddYoung for their support.
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ENA applauds passage of the SOAR Act in the U.S. House yesterday. SOAR provides critical support to train ENs in the identification and treatment of survivors of human trafficking. Thanks to @RepCohen, @RepAnnWagner, @RepCardenas and @RepBuddyCarter for their support!
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It’s #ENWeek! Did you know ENs experience workplace violence on an unprecedented level? 41% of hospital-based nurses reported upticks in violence in 2022. Join ENA’s efforts to combat the impact of workplace violence. Sign up for EN411! bit.ly/4eSkRzb
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Happy Emergency Nurses Day from the ENA Government Relations Team! Thank you to all ENA members and emergency nurses around the world for the lifesaving care you provide in your communities! #ENWeek
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ED Boarding is a crisis in our hospitals, leading to increased wait time, delayed care, and burnout among emergency nurses. Today, ENA President Chris Dellinger participates in an HHS-sponsored summit on the issue. Click here to watch from 9a-1p ET: hhs.gov/live/live-1/index.ht…
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Happy Emergency Nurses Week from ENA’s Government Relations Team! Cheers to all ENA members and all the ENs saving lives everyday! Learn more about policy priorities like workplace violence, ED boarding and health care provider burnout here: bit.ly/3zPWnI4
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Poison Centers and the poison control hotline are critical and lifesaving resources for emergency nurses. @POTUS recently signed a bill to continue them for another 5 years. ENA applauds the efforts of @RepLCD and @PattyMurray for their work to see this support continue.
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ENA has compiled a variety of hurricane-related resources to help emergency nurses. Visit ena.org/quality-and-safety/n… to learn more.

Natural Disaster | ENA

ENA has dedicated this page to collect the most relevant, up-to-date news as well as valuable resources related to natural disasters.

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24 Sep 2024
Here are the Key messages for Tuesday early morning for Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine - Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches have been issued for the Gulf coast of Florida. More: hurricanes.gov
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Last week the House overwhelmingly passed a bill to reauthorize funding for the nation's 55 Poison Control Centers and the National Poison Control National toll-free hotline. @POTUS is expected to sign the bill soon, continuing these lifesaving programs for an additional 5 years.
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Congress is on recess right now, but they have a lot of work to do before the end of the year. Sign up for the EN411 Action Network to ensure you don't miss an opportunity to tell them where you stand on policies affecting ENs! bit.ly/3KMXYzW
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Wish you had a one-stop shop to support Emergency Nurses? Join EN411 today! It's free, it's easy, and it's the best way to quickly tell your Members of Congress where you stand! Join Now! bit.ly/3KMXYzW
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On Tuesday, the Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis. This comes days after the Supreme Court overturned a Trump administration policy banning bump stock devices, a move ENA called "disheartening". Read ENA's Statements here: bit.ly/3XIaFE3
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