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ENA Continues Support for Bills to Combat Workplace Violence
Violence in the emergency department has reached epidemic levels, and emergency nurses are particularly vulnerable. Although health care workers are just 10 percent of the national workforce, they account for 48 percent of missed workdays due to assault.
Workplace Violence, Nurse Well-Being Top ENA Priorities On Capitol Hill
Emergency nurses from across the country took to the nation’s capital on Wednesday to emphasize the need for passage of legislation focused on supporting their health, well-being and safety.
ENA issues Action Alert in support of the Lorna Breen Act
Help Combat Mental Fatigue and Burnout Among Emergency Nurses. The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act would reauthorize the program that provides grant funding targeted at providing health care workers and students with training and education, as well...
ENA issues Action Alert in support of Tyler's Law
Fentanyl continues to be a major issue across the country and the effects of overdoses are often seen in emergency departments. Yet, current standard hospital drug screens for patients do not include fentanyl.
ENA signs on to group letter rejecting HHS budget cuts
On April 25, 2025, ENA, along with 533 other organizations, signed on to a group letter from the Coalition for Health Funding to urge legislators to reject the funding cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services.
ENA issues Action Alert to oppose cuts to Medicaid
Medicaid is crucial to the survival of American emergency departments and cuts to this program would be a disaster for public health.
ENA signs on to group letter opposing Medicaid cuts
On April 11, 2025, ENA, along with 85 other organizations, signed on to a group letter from the American Nurses Association opposing cuts to the Medicaid program.
Letter to Congressional Leadership Opposing Medicaid Cuts
On March 20, 2025, ENA sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing Medicaid cuts.
ENA Statement on Department of Justice dismissal of EMTALA-related Lawsuit
On Friday, ENA released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s actions to dismiss EMTALA lawsuit
ENA Washington Update - February 2025
February 2025 edition of the ENA Washington Update
Senate Letter of Support for Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
On February 6, 2025, ENA sent letters to Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) in support of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
House Letter of Support for the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
On February 6, 2025, ENA sent letters to Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) and Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) in support of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.
ENA Statement on Current Public Health Matters
It all comes back to patient care. For 54 years, ENA has delivered and supported the use of the evidence-based resources emergency nurses need to provide the highest quality care possible to every patient. And, without exception, ENA believes every person is entitled to equitable...
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Signed into Law by President
Championed by ENA for many years, and a key legislative priority for the association in 2024, the Emergency Medical Services for Children program will continue to support emergency departments after President Biden signed the bill reauthorizing EMSC’s funding through 2029.
Quote from ENA President on Pediatric Emergency Care
“It’s so important that EDs are prepared for pediatric patients when they come through our doors. Investing in their care – from having pediatric-specific equipment to proper staff training – can help save the lives of one of our more vulnerable populations,” said ENA President Chris...
Message from ENA President Chris Dellinger on Boarding
ENA President Chris Dellinger highlights the association's commitment to finding solutions to the boarding crisis.
Joint Letter Highlights Supply Chain Issues Following Hurricane Helene
On Oct. 10, ENA co-signed a letter to the Food and Drug Administration related to supply chain issues by damage to a Baxter manufacturing site in North Carolina.