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How Can You Prevent an Injury Before it Occurs?
Learn from Injury Prevention Experts in a series of Online Audiocasts!

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
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
    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
    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
    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
    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

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