The rising pediatric mental health crisis has put a strain on emergency departments across the country. “The Development and Implementation of a Pediatric Nursing Emergency Behavioral Health Assessment Tool” in the May issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing addresses the fact there is no current standardized tool for assessing mental and behavioral acuity in emergency departments.
Emergency departments have made progress but do not fully meet national guidelines for pediatric emergency care, despite the association with improved survival, found a study in JAMA Network Open.
ENA released three new introductory level online courses focused on treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric patients in the emergency department.
ENA President Patti Kunz Howard is scheduled to appear before a House committee to testify in support of the EMSC Reauthorization Act.
"Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department" aims to ensure injured and critically ill children receive the best emergency care possible
On Tuesday, ENA proudly announced the launch of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, 5th Edition, which features significantly revised content and enhanced delivery that provides nurses with a hands-on and interactive learning experience.