STAT
Volume 20, Issue 3
Minnesota Emergency Nurses Association
The 2013 National ENA Conference is over for this
year. It was a meeting filled with the pleasures of
seeing old friends, meeting new people, learning
new and innovative education and seeing new
equipment and technology that can make our work
easier and more meaningful for all of us. If you
were unable to attend this year, please think about
attending a National conference in the future. It
refreshes your Nursing Spirit.
There is a lot of great information in the STAT but
we are always looking for important information
and ideas to share with others. Please consider
writing an article or an update of what is going on
in your ER. This is our newsletter and can be used
to share great ideas that can help our nursing
practice.
Happy Emergency Nurses Week
Please share with us what your ER did to
help you celebrate.
Sept 2013
Peds Conference
tell your MN ENA friends :)
Who can't use some peds education hours in trauma
eh.
http://uofmchildrenshospital.org/Specialties/Trauma/Pe
diatricConference/index.htm
Thanks, Pete
Pete Benolken BSN RN CEN CPEN PHN
pbenolk1@fairview.org
Trauma Resource Nurse / Injury Prevention
Coordinator
University of MN Medical Center, Fairview
University of MN Amplatz Children's Hospital
2013 State Council Meeting Dates
State Council meets quarterly 10am – 2pm
Meeting dates are:
November 6
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1
Happy ER Nurses Week
2
Updates & Policies
3
Conference Information
4-7
SANE Class
Zero Death
8
MN Resuscitation Consortium
All Minnesota ENA members are welcome to attend.
Contact your chapter president for specifics.
If you would prefer to be taken off the
STAT mailing list please let me know.
dianewrobleski@aol.com
Greater Twin Cities is helping in the AED registration process with the MN Resuscitation Consortium. Placing
"Get registered" sticky notes on AED's in public areas we come about in our travels at schools, shopping malls,
public buildings, will help encourage them get registered and be part of the registry. Several counties are now
purchasing software to track where the nearest AED is to a 911 call to help guide callers to get to these AED's
more quickly to the unresponsive victims.
MN Dept of Health link to RTACs
http://www.health.state.mn.us/macros/search/index.html?q=rtac&cx=001025453661958716519%3Aj2323tveixc&cof=FOR
ID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&submit=Search
News From The ENPC Committee
The ENPC committee has been busy this year. We started with all of the instructors re-verifying with the
new 4th Ed. ENPC course. All but a few of the previous instructors chose to re-verify and successfully
completed the online course work. I want to thank all of you who did the course and continue to teach
ENPC.
In June, Karie Pearce went way out of her way to course direct a state sponsored ENPC course in
Roseau. She had good company as Sue Blake and Kayla Swanson took time off from their busy
schedules and went with to teach. They had a full class and did a great job.
In August, we held a state sponsored course in Wadena with 24 participants. Karie and Sue made that
trip with me to teach. We were joined by Brenda Liestman, Debina Gibb Potts and Randy Heinbaugh. It
was a lot of fun and the class went well. Thanks to all of you for helping with the state sponsored
courses.
Karen Manor will be the course director for an ENPC Instructor course in October. There has been a lot
of interest, so I think it will be a full class. If you are interested contact Karen at Regions EMS in
Oakdale.
It has been a great year for ENPC in Minnesota. Thanks to all of the instructors who take the time and
make the effort to keep the MN emergency nurses up to date and competent in the care of the pediatric
patient.
Jane Smalley RN, MA, CEN, CPEN
Chair MN ENPC Committee.
New Policies from ENA
Minnesota ENA
MnENA-Conflict-of-In RESERVES POLICY
Whistleblower
Antitrust Policy.doc terest-Policy.doc
MN ENA.doc
Protection Policy.doc
Poison Control Update – there is a possibility that the
funding for Poison Control Centers may go away. Please
review the below legislative information.
Pois Ctr Ltr - Senate Pois Ctr Ltr - Hse
Poison Ctr Fact
Legislative Update
Conf Comm Mmbrs 4-29-13.docx
Conf Comm Mmbrs 4-29-13.docx
Sheet 4-30-13.docx MAA April 29th.doc
TRIBAL FORENSIC HEALTHCARE TRAINING
PROJECT
Hello - I'm reaching out to let you know about this opportunity for free Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training that
we're bringing to your state.
This primary audience for this training is healthcare providers from Indian Health Service, Tribal, and Urban Indian
healthcare facilities. However, healthcare providers from other hospitals (referral facilities) that see American
Indian/Alaska Native victims of sexual assault are also eligible to attend, and we still have ample space available.
I'm attaching a flyer with more info. If you could forward this information to any appropriate listserves in your state or
your contacts at appropriate hospitals, I would greatly appreciate it!
I'm happy to answer any questions you may have.
Sarah Tucker
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Project Director
SANE Sustainability &
Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training Project
sarahtucker@iafn.org
410-626-7805 ext 105
410-626-7804 Fax
6755 Business Parkway
Suite 303
Elkridge, Maryland 21075
2013 SAE_CST
combined flyer.pdf
TRIBAL FORENSIC HEALTHCARE TRAINING
PROJECT
www.tribalforensichealthcare.org
Sexual Assault Examiner Trainings
Registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants are invited
to
attend this five-day, classroom-based sexual assault examiner (SAE) training. Participants will
learn the elements of conducting comprehensive adult/adolescent medical forensic
examinations in cases involving sexual assault. This 40 hour classroom-based course will
cover topics including:
Trauma Informed Care
Dynamics of Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault
The Medical Forensic Evaluation
Medical Management
Program/Operational Issues
Patient-Centered Coordinated Team Approach
The Justice System and Testimony
Vicarious Trauma and Self Care
Registration is free to health care providers from IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian health care
facilities. Health care providers from referral facilities that serve American Indian or Alaska
Native victims of sexual assault are also eligible to attend at no cost. Materials will be provided.
Meals are not provided.To register or get more information, please visit
www.tribalforensichealthcare.org
Dates & Locations:
November 4 – 8, 2013 in Billings, MT
November 11 – 15, 2013 in Fairbanks, AK
November 18 – 22, 2013 in Rapid City, SD
December 2 – 6, 2013 in Sacramento CA
December 9 – 13, 2013 in Columbia, SC
January 6 – 10, 2014 in Bemidji, MN
February 3 – 7, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ
Questions? Email us at tribalforensichealthcare@iafn.org
40 Nursing CE and 40 CEUs will be offered. We are currently in the process of seeking CME.
The planners, presenters, and content reviewers of this training disclose no conflict of interest
relative to this educational activity. The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited
as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation. JBS International, Inc. is an approved provider of CEUs through
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (Provider Number 000208)
.
TRIBAL FORENSIC HEALTHCARE TRAINING
PROJECT
www.tribalforensichealthcare.org
Sexual Assault Examiner Clinical Skills Trainings
Registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, physicians, and physician assistants are invited
to
attend this two day, hands-on clinical skills training. Participants will develop and enhance their
clinical practice skills in the care of adult victims of sexual assault. This training will simulate
the
patient care setting and include hands-on activities, such as forensic photography of genital
and nongenital trauma and mock patient assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to
attain or maintain specific skills such as performing detailed oral and ano-genital assessments,
speculum
examination techniques, proper evidence collection, integrity, and maintaining chain of custody
under the guidance of experienced preceptors.
Registration is free to health care providers from IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian health care
facilities. Health care providers from referral facilities that serve American Indian or Alaska
Native victims of sexual assault are also eligible to attend at no cost. Registrants MUST have
previously completed a 40-hour Sexual Assault Examiner course. In some instances, this
requirement may be waived upon request. Meals will not be provided.
To register or get more information, please visit www.tribalforensichealthcare.org
Dates & Locations:
Colorado Springs, Colorado
o September 11 – 12, 2013
o October 29 – 30, 2013
o January 28 – 29, 2014
Anchorage, Alaska
o January 13-14, 2014
Questions? Email us at tribalforensichealthcare@iafn.org
16 Nursing CE and 16 CEUs will be offered. We are currently in the process of seeking CME.
The planners, presenters, and content reviewers of this training disclose no conflict of interest
relative to this educational activity. The International Association of Forensic Nurses is accredited
as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Commission on Accreditation. JBS International, Inc. is an approved provider of CEUs
Minnesota’s Toward Zero Deaths Program
encourages EMS participation at annual
statewide conference
The 2013 Toward Zero Deaths Conference provides a forum for sharing information on best practices in
engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency medical and trauma services and for identifying
new approaches to reducing the number of traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on Minnesota
roads.
This year paid on-call or volunteer EMS personnel are eligible to apply for a scholarship to cover the
$95 conference registration fee (includes all conference materials, breakfasts, lunch, breaks, and a
reception). Up to thirty scholarships will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis for those who
successfully complete the attached application form. Applications must be submitted by Friday,
October 11, 2013. Travel, lodging, and other expenses will not be covered and must be paid by the
individual. Completed form should be returned to Kaydee Kirk at kkirk@umn.edu.
The conference will be held November 14-15, 2013 at the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center in
St. Cloud, MN. You can learn more about the conference by visiting the conference website,
http://www.minnesotatzd.org/events/conference.
TZD Conference
2013 EMS scholarship form.doc
Minnesota TZD Conference
Registration Fee Scholarship
Application for EMS Personnel
Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 11, 2013.
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________ Organization: _______________________________
Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
County: ____________________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________ Phone: _________________________________
I have attended a statewide TZD conference before: ___YES
___NO
What is your stakeholder designation (check all that apply):
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Advocacy Group
Child Passenger Safety
Community Member
Education
Emergency Medical & Trauma Services
_____ Judicial
_____ Legislator/Elected Official
_____ Private Industry
_____ Research/Academic
_____ Other
In 500 words or less describe why attending the TZD conference will be beneficial to you.
National ENA had a State Council Turtle Contest
Minnesota won 2nd place