Position Statements

Immunizations and the Responsibility of the Emergency Nurse

This position statement examines the role of the emergency nurse as an advocate for vaccination, debunks common myths, and provides evidence based information on the benefits of receiving and promoting vaccines.

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Other Resources and Tools

Identifying and Managing Obstetric Emergencies in Nonobstetric Settings

This multiyear initiative seeks to enhance the identification and management of pregnancy-related emergencies in nonobstetric settings

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Position Statements

Human Trafficking Awareness in the Emergency Care Setting

This joint position statement provides an overview of human trafficking, which is a global public health and human rights issue.

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Position Statements

Hemorrhage Control Position Statement

This position statement discusses the issues surrounding emergency nurses as advocates for injury prevention.

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Topic Briefs

Healthy Work Environment

This topic brief examines the components necessary to achieve and sustain a health work environment in the health care setting where nurses practice.

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Position Statements

Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department

This joint position statement provides an overview of transition of care and recommendations for development, education and implementation of transition models.

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Other Resources and Tools

Guidelines for Care of Children in the ED Checklist

This checklist is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) 2009 joint policy statement “Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department.” Complete this checklist to determine if your ED is prepared to care for children.

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Toolkits

Geriatric Emergency Department Readiness Toolkit

The toolkit follows recommendations of the Geriatric ED Guidelines and expands upon each of the six core areas by providing the significance, key concepts, resources, and potential challenges and solutions for each.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Gastric Tube Placement Verification Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis

In patients having gastric tubes inserted in the emergency department setting, which bedside technique is best for confirmation of accurate placement immediately after tube insertion compared to radiograph? This CPG provides practice recommendations on the verification of gastric tube placement based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Gastric Tube Placement Verification Clinical Practice Guideline

In patients having gastric tubes inserted in the emergency department setting, which bedside technique is best for confirmation of accurate placement immediately after tube insertion compared to radiograph? This CPG provides practice recommendations on the verification of gastric tube placement based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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