Position Statements

The Role of the Registered Nurse in the Use of Intraosseous Vascular Access Devices: ENA/INS Joint Position Statement

This joint position statement discusses the importance of the IO device, how it works, qualifications for use, and need for training, education, and competency validation.

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Position Statements

The Role of the Emergency Nurse in Injury Prevention

This position statement discusses the gravity of unintentional injuries, the role of the emergency nurse in educating others, and the significance of public education and health care advocacy. 

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Position Statements

The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response

This position statement reviews the pivotal role in the emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation process.

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Other Resources and Tools

The Emergency Department Technician Handbook

To help ED Technicians support the medical staff in the emergency department Elsevier has developed The Emergency Department Technician Handbook. This resource provides comprehensive information filling a timely need in EDT workforce development for both technicians and educators.

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Infographics

Technology to Improve Safety in the ED Infographic

This infographic describes the various ways technology can be used to improve safety in the ED.

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Topic Briefs

System-Wide Strategies to Reduce Emergency Department Boarding Topic Brief

This topic brief reviews practices and highlights evidence-based strategies that can be implemented to reduce emrgency department boarding.

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Position Statements

Supporting a Healthy Work Environment and Just Culture in the Emergency Care Setting

This position statement examines the concept of a healthy work environment and its association with improved nursing outcomes such as increased autonomy and control over practice; increased job satisfaction; and decreased nurse burnout, sick time, and turnover.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Suicide Risk Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis

What risk assessment tools and predictors are effective in screening for self-harm or suicidal ideation during initial assessment of patients across the life span in the emergency department? This CPG provides practice recommendations on the initial suicide assessment, use of various suicide risk instruments, and suicide risk predictors based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Suicide Risk Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline

What risk assessment tools and predictors are effective in screening for self-harm or suicidal ideation during initial assessment of patients across the life span in the emergency department? This CPG provides practice recommendations on the initial suicide assessment, use of various suicide risk instruments, and suicide risk predictors based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Position Statements

Substance Use Disorders and Addiction in the Emergency Care Setting

Substance use disorders have a devastating impact on lives and livelihood. This position statement discusses addiction and substance use disorders in the emergency care setting.

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