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May 14, 2021 • Advocacy Suicide
ENA-backed Suicide Screenings Legislation Passes House
As the Emergency Nurses Association finished its Day off the Hill advocacy event, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the ENA-supported Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act.
February 27, 2021 • Government Relations Legislation Suicide
ENA-Supported Suicide Screening Legislation Reintroduced in Senate, House
Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act aims to improve suicide risk protocols.
September 30, 2020 • Government Relations Suicide
House Passes ENA-backed Legislation to Enhance Suicide Screenings
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act, Emergency Nurses Association priority legislation focused on improving the ability of health care professionals working in hospital emergency departments to identify, assess and treat patients with signs of suicidality.
October 29, 2019 • Government Relations Legislation Suicide
ENA Applauds Introduction of ED Suicide Screening Legislation in Congress
The Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act would create a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services that is focused on assisting EDs develop ways to better identify, assess and treat patients with signs of suicidality.
