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Environmental Health Training Needed in Pediatric Medical and Nursing Education
10/28/04
Doctors and nurses need more environmental health training to prevent, recognize, and treat diseases caused by environmental exposures, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. A group of experts made up of physicians, nurses, and educators issued recommendations to incorporate environmental health into pediatric medical and nursing education. The study results will be published in the December 2004 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives. Read complete press release at www.niehs.nih.gov/oc/news/pedtrng.htm.
2005 HHS Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship Program
10/27/04 Nominations must include:
For more information and submission of nominations, please contact: Pam Hagan at phagan@ana.org.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing the call for nominations for the 2005 Primary Health Care Policy Fellowship and seeking ANA's assistance to submit one nomination. Approximately 70 health professions associations have been asked to participate in this highly competitive program. HRSA will provide fellows with a 6 month curriculum, including mandatory attendance of 3 weeks of on-site training, in the development and implementation of primary health care policy, programs, and legislation. On site training is divided into three sessions: February 6-11, 2005, April 10-15, 2005, and June 13-17, 2005. Approximately 30-35 early-mid-career (5-10 years) professional experience) primary health care practitioners and academicians will be invited to participate. Travel expenses and a per diem will be paid for all non-Federal fellows, but no salary or honorarium will be offered. Nominations must be received at ANA by November 8, 2004. Nominees will be notified after December 3, 2004 in order to arrange schedules in sufficient time to participate.
* A letter of interest
* A current curricula vitae
* One page bio-sketch
Awards Program Seeks Nominations Honoring Heroes of Depression Community
10/27/04
The Welcome Back Awards was established in 1998 to help fight the stigma associated with depression and to spread the word that depression is treatable. Each year, the program celebrates advances made in the depression community by recognizing five individuals for outstanding contributions in the areas of lifetime achievement, community service, destigmatization, primary care and psychiatry.
For more information on nomination process, please go to www.WelcomeBackAwards.com.
Do you know someone who has made great strides in battling depression, or has improved the lives of those struggling with this devastating illness? If so, you can honor that person by nominating him or her to receive a prestigious Lilly Welcome Back Award, which includes a donation of up to $15,000 to the not-for-profit organization of his or her choice.
Your Support of ANF Supports Nursing
10/26/04
Support the American Nurses Foundation's programs of research and education that promote the public health and advance the nursing profession:
Visit www.ANFonline.org for more information.
Securing Your PC and Protecting Your Privacy
10/25/04
The latest OJIN (Online Journal of Issues in Nursing) information resources column highlights some of the dangers of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and infiltration by spyware, adware, or pop-ups. This column will offer basic steps for securing your computer and protecting your privacy. More...
Columbia School of Nursing Proposes Universal Health Care Plan
10/22/04
The plan is modeled on the success of advanced practice nurses in New York City who have provided independent primary care to patients for more than 10 years. Featured in the October/November edition of the Nursing Economics, "Essential Health Care: Affordable for All?" characterizes the growing lack of access to affordable care as a "national crisis" and details a plan for attacking this problem by providing essential services.
To read more on report, go to www.ajj.com/services/pblshng/nej/article1.htm
According to a report released by Columbia School of Nursing, an essential health benefit plan could be made available to all Americans, including the more than 43 million uninsured, for an annual premium of $2,000.
Back Injury Prevention Discussed at AOHP National Meeting
10/21/04
The ANA presented the Handle With Care campaign, a national initiative focused on the prevention of back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders among nurses, at the annual national meeting of the Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) in Tampa, FL on October 9, 2004. Addressing AOHP membership, a multi-disciplinary group of occupational/employee health professionals, ANA stressed the importance of initiating a safe patient handling program in healthcare settings that utilizes mechanical lifts and transfer devices to reduce the risk of injury among patient care staff. For more information, contact Dr. Butch de Castro at Bdecastro@ana.org.
Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant Program
10/20/04
The purpose of the Nursing Workforce Diversity program is to provide Federal funding for projects to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurse by providing student scholarships or stipends, pre-entry preparation and retention activities. More...
New WHO Chief Nurse Scientist Named
10/20/04
Dr. Jean Yan has been appointed as Chief Scientist for Nursing and Midwifery at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva following the appointment of Dr. Naeema Al-Gasseer as WHO Country Representative to Iraq. Dr Yan is currently employed as Human Resource Development and Health Services Advisor at Pan American Health Organization and is based in Barbados. Her key responsibilities will be to coordinate and integrate nursing and midwifery in the work of WHO, and to provide leadership and advice to senior management on the formulation of WHO policy in nursing and midwifery. Dr Yan is expected to take up post in October 2004.
CDC Seeks Comments on Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Report
10/19/04
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading the national effort to revise the 1996 Guidelines for Death Scene Investigation of Sudden, Unexplained Infant Deaths (SUIDIRF).
Please review, comment, and/or make suggestions to the revised SUIDIRF at www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/SIDS/SUIDIRF/suidirf.htm
Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs
10/19/04
The ANA participated in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) conference on its Alert on Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings held in San Antonio, TX, October 3-5, 2004. The conference provided the latest information from the Alert as well as applying the latest research to best practices, including ways to prevent exposure during the preparation, administration, disposal, and clean-up of such drugs. The Alert is available through the NIOSH website at www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hazdrug. For more information, contact Dr. Butch de Castro at Bdecastro@ana.org.
U.S. Congress Honors Nurse Practitioners
10/18/04
To view proceedings and resolution, go to www.aanp.org/Practice+Policy+and+Legislation/
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP) has designated the week of November 7-13 as National Nurse Practitioner Week in recognition of the many contributions that this group makes to the health and well being of the people in the communities they serve. The House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution on October 6, 2004 honoring the goals and ideals of national nurse practitioner week and offers sincere support to nurse practitioners around the country as they continue to provide high quality health care to many Americans.
Legislation/US+Congress+Honors+Nurse+Practitioners.htm
Clarian Health Partners Earns Presitigious Magnet Designation from ANCC
10/15/04
"We are honored to be among the best of the best hospitals – one of nine hospital systems in the nation – to receive Magnet recognition," said Karlene Kerfoot, PhD, RN, CNAA, senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Clarian. "Magnet is the gold standard for nursing, and it speaks to Clarian's overall quality. It says that Clarian nurses play a key role in delivering the safest and best care available anywhere."
Read complete press release at www.clarian.org/portal/patients/features?clarianContentID=/features/homepage/magnet.xml
Clarian Health Partners has announced that its three downtown Indianapolis hospitals have simultaneously earned national Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The designation for Methodist, Indiana University and Riley hospitals makes Clarian the first hospital system in Indiana to earn the nationally coveted Magnet status.
Influenza Vaccine Shortages
10/14/04
Read complete announcement at www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/pressrel/r041012.htm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Aventis Pasteur have announced the first phase of the plan to allocate influenza vaccine in response to the recently announced loss of half of the nation's expected flu vaccine supply for the 2004-2005 season. The plan calls for CDC to work closely with Aventis to distribute in phases 22.4 million doses of unshipped vaccine to identified areas of need throughout the country.
Third AHRQ Web Conference on Surge Capacity and Health System Preparedness
10/14/04
These 90-minute Web conferences are designed to share the latest health services research findings, promising practices, and other important information with state and local health officials and key health systems decision makers. To see the agenda and register for the Web conference, visit: www.hsrnet.net/ahrq/surgecapacity/event3.
AHRQ announces the third event in its 2004 series of free bioterrorism Web conference calls on Surge Capacity and Health System Preparedness. Surge capacity is a health care system's ability to rapidly expand beyond normal services to meet the increased demand for qualified personnel, medical care, and public health in the event of bioterrorism or other large-scale public health emergencies or disasters. The third Web-assisted audio conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. EDT and will focus on "Addressing Surge Capacity in a Mass Casualty Event."
ANA Nurses Week Logo 2005, 10-second Survey
10/13/04
The ANA would like your input in selecting the official logo for National Nurses Week 2005. To take our 10-second survey, please go to www.surveydiscovery.com/viewsurvey.php?surveyid=149&mode=view
Nurses Salute Christopher Reeve's Courage and Accomplishments
10/12/04
"As a hero on screen and even more so in real life, Christopher Reeve lent his celebrity and indomitable spirit in support of improved health and quality of life for all", said ICN President Christine Hancock. "Mr. Reeve's tremendous abilities won over his daunting disabilities - his
ability to advocate successfully for the rights of the disabled, his ability to coalesce political power, research agendas and investment behind spinal cord injury research, and his ability to focus hearts and minds worldwide on the battle for the disabled and against disability."
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has expressed sadness at the death of Christopher Reeve, while reaffirming admiration for his courage and accomplishments. Mr Reeve acted as the Honorary Patron of ICN and the global nursing profession.
ANA Promotes Occupational and Environmental Health in Healthcare Settings in the Philippines
10/12/04
The ANA Center for Occupational Health and Safety participated in the International Conference in Occupational Health Nursing titled, "Global Partnership in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment" held in Manila, Philippines, September 2-4, 2004. ANA presented its initiatives focused on needlestick safety, back injuries, and environmental pollutants secondary to healthcare wastes, as well as how nurses can play a significant role in influencing national policy. In addition, a meeting was convened by the leadership of the Philippine Nurses Association to discuss ANA's efforts to address the health and safety of the nursing workforce in the U.S. For more information, contact Butch de Castro at Bdecastro@ana.org
ANCC Solicits Grant Applicants
10/11/04
The Institute for Credential Innovation (formerly IREC) of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announces the Margretta Madden Styles Credentialing Scholars Grant that provides up to $5,000 to a doctoral student conducting dissertation research or an evidenced-based project that focuses on credentialing for nurses. More...
Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?
10/08/04
The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, (OJIN) topic, "Nurse Safety: Have We Addressed the Risks?" features guest editor, Dr. Carol Sedlak. The six articles in this topic examine nurse safety in the workplace. These articles discuss the safety risks that nurses are exposed to and strategies to evaluate and reduce these risks. Topics include back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, infectious risks from sharps injuries, handling hazardous drugs, and workplace violence. The topic discusses current initiatives, legislative and political influences, and includes a summary of current evidence related to interventions to help reduce caregiver injuries. Go to topic...
Preventing and Managing the Impact of Anesthesia Awareness
10/07/04
The anesthesia professional must often balance the psychological risks of anesthesia awareness against the physiological risks of excessive anesthesia for many critical medical conditions. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has asked the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) to address the adequacy of current monitoring practices regarding anesthesia levels, including those that involve little or no technological support. Read more at www.jcaho.org/about+us/news+letters/sentinel+event+alert/sea_32.htm.
Anesthesia awareness occurs under general anesthesia when a patient becomes cognizant of some or all events during surgery or a procedure, and has direct recall of those events. Because of the routine use of neuromuscular blocking agents (also called paralytics) during general anesthesia, the patient is often unable to communicate with the surgical team if this occurs.
Major Supplier Won't Make Flu Vaccine This Season
10/06/04
Because of this urgent situation, CDC, in coordination with its Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP), is issuing interim recommendations for influenza vaccination during the 2004-05 season. These interim recommendations were formally recommended by ACIP on October 5, 2004 and take precedence over earlier recommendations.
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was notified by Chiron Corporation that none of its influenza vaccine (Fluvirin®) would be available for distribution in the United States for the 2004-05 influenza season. The U.S. had expected to get 46 million to 48 million doses from Chiron.
NIOSH Conference: Alert on Reducing Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare: Converting Theory to Practice
10/06/04 The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will
be holding a conference titled "Alert on Reducing Occupational Exposures
to Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare: Converting Theory to Practice." The
conference will be held October 3-5, 2004 in San Antonio, Texas.
The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize healthcare professionals
with the recently published NIOSH Alert on Hazardous Drugs and to discuss
implementation of the recommendations contained in that Alert. The target
audience includes pharmacy and nursing personnel, health and safety personnel,
home healthcare managers, housekeeping personnel, and hospital administration.
The ANA actively participated in the workgroup that developed the Alert
and strongly advocated for its release.
Conference details can be found at: www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/hazdrug/conference.html
For more information, contact Butch de Castro at Bdecastro@ana.org
or (202) 651-7138.
Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship
10/05/04 The application deadline for the 2005 Fellowship Program is November 19, 2004. For more information, download the Call for Applications at www.rwjf.org/applying/cfpDetail.jsp?cfpCode=HPF&type=openf
The Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for outstanding mid-career health professionals to gain an understanding of the health policy process, to contribute to the formulation of new policies and programs, and to develop in their careers as leaders in academic health centers and in health policy.
Buy-Right for Health Care Quality: Evidence and Indicators
10/04/04
For agenda and registration information, go to www.academyhealth.org/ahrq/valuepurchasing
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is sponsoring two free Web conferences in October that will help purchasers understand the evidence base for quality-based purchasing and public reporting and increase their understanding of an important tool set available to assist with evaluations of health care quality: "Paying for Performance" on October 21 2004 3:00-4:30pm EDT and "Using AHRQ Indicators for Hospital-Level Reporting and Payment" on October 27 2004, 1:00-2:30 p.m., EDT.
Vioxx Taken Off Market Due to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
10/01/04
For more information:
www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2004/safety04.htm#vioxx
Merck & Co., Inc. announced a voluntary withdrawal of Vioxx (rofecoxib) from
the U.S. and worldwide market due to safety concerns of an increased risk of
cardiovascular events (including heart attack and stroke) in patients on
Vioxx. Vioxx is a prescription COX-2 selective, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that was approved by FDA in May 1999 for the
relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, for the management of
acute pain in adults, and for the treatment of menstrual symptoms, and was
later approved for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid
arthritis in adults and children.
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