ISSUE The Emergency Nurse is at high risk for contracting infection from the transmission of emerging new pathogens, including blood-borne (airborne and droplet). This is due to contact with multiple patients and the generally undiagnosed health problems that present to the emergency department. NENA...
ISSUE Many patients entering emergency departments are unable to communicate verbally whether they have allergies or health problems, which could affect their care. NENA POSITION NENA supports the use of bracelet and/or necklace identification that identifies allergies, health problems, and other medical...
ISSUE In most cases, the family is the patient's primary support system. Family members are frequently not given the opportunity to remain with the patient during invasive procedures, including resuscitation efforts. Families/primary social units and patients may be separated for reasons such as...
ISSUE Family violence is recognized as a widespread community, cultural and societal health problem that is punishable by law. Family violence involves child, spouse / significant other, elder abuse, or anyone in a dependant relationship, and physical aggression between siblings or against parents and...