Injury Prevention experts discuss the history of the Injury Prevention Institute and key strategic initiatives needed to build a successful injury prevention program in your community. Five audiocasts will be recorded and hosted here, providing insights and proven approaches to positively impact the at-risk population. Many nurse volunteers report that educating children, young adults and the elderly about injury prevention gives them a great sense of satisfaction and serves as a powerful stress reliever. Hear how you can make a difference in your community.

Audiocast Series Topics

Barb Foley	I. History of the Injury Prevention Institute/EN CARE Interview with: Barb Foley, RN, BS How ED nurses live “The River Story” every day The Injury Prevention Institute developed from the commitment of two dedicated ED nurses What programs are available from the Injury Prevention Institute	MP3 WMA
Linda Chaves	II. Reaching Out to Prevent Tragedy Interview with: Linda Chaves, RN How personal loss motivates volunteers to make a difference Advice on how to begin to share your story How to communicate the dangers of risk-taking to a “not me” audience	MP3 WMA
Justin Milici	III. Bringing Injury Prevention to your Community Interview with: Justin Milici, RN, MSN, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, TNS How one ED nurses decided, “I had to do something about the tragic injuries showing up in my ED.” How to identify and approach local schools What natural allies do you find in your community	MP3 WMA
Tomi St. Mars	IV. Not Reinventing the Wheel Interview with: Tomi St. Mars, RN, BSN, CEN Reach out to local government and law enforcement officials to find out which injuries and what age group are most affected in your community How to determine the most pressing needs and how best to address them How to fit effective injury prevention outreach into your busy schedule	MP3 WMA
Deborah Self	V. Resources at your Fingertips Interview with: Deborah Self, RNC, EMT-P Let others do the research for you – fast stats for your community Where to find graphics for your presentation Funding – who can help!	MP3 WMA