Toolkits

Toolkit for Mitigating Violence in the Workplace

The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and ENA convened a Day of Dialogue to discuss how incidents of violence are currently addressed in hospitals, as well as the need to create safe environments. The outcome of the meeting was the development of guiding principles and priorities described in this document.

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Infographics

Tips for Providing Safe Structure for Adult Behavioral Health Patients in the ED Infographic

This infographic provides tips for providing safe structure for adult behavioral health patients.

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Topic Briefs

The Well Nurse

This topic brief encourages nurses to assess and prioritize their own health and well-being and to educate them on how to become a well nurse.

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Position Statements

The Role of the Registered Nurse in the Use of Intraosseous Vascular Access Devices: ENA/INS Joint Position Statement

This joint position statement discusses the importance of the IO device, how it works, qualifications for use, and need for training, education, and competency validation.

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Position Statements

The Role of the Emergency Nurse in Injury Prevention

This position statement discusses the gravity of unintentional injuries, the role of the emergency nurse in educating others, and the significance of public education and health care advocacy. 

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Position Statements

The Role of Emergency Nurses in Emergency Preparedness and Response

This position statement reviews the pivotal role in the emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation process.

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Other Resources and Tools

The Emergency Department Technician Handbook

To help ED Technicians support the medical staff in the emergency department Elsevier has developed The Emergency Department Technician Handbook. This resource provides comprehensive information filling a timely need in EDT workforce development for both technicians and educators.

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Infographics

Technology to Improve Safety in the ED Infographic

This infographic describes the various ways technology can be used to improve safety in the ED.

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Topic Briefs

System-Wide Strategies to Reduce Emergency Department Boarding Topic Brief

This topic brief reviews practices and highlights evidence-based strategies that can be implemented to reduce emrgency department boarding.

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Position Statements

Supporting a Healthy Work Environment and Just Culture in the Emergency Care Setting

This position statement examines the concept of a healthy work environment and its association with improved nursing outcomes such as increased autonomy and control over practice; increased job satisfaction; and decreased nurse burnout, sick time, and turnover.

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