Interdisciplinary Guidelines for care of Women Presenting to the Emergency Department with Pregnancy Loss
Members of the National Perinatal Association and other organizations have collaborated to identify principles to guide the care of women, their families, and the staff, in the event of the loss of a pregnancy at any gestational age in the Emergency Department (ED). Review this important position statement to learn more about the recommendations for treating patients presenting with pregnancy loss.
Infectious Diseases in the Emergency Care Setting
This position statement provides a brief overview of the impact of emerging infectious diseases, the need for emergency nurses to stay abreast of disease trends, and the importance of education and training on infection prevention measures.
Implementing Non-Pharmacologic Pain Management Alternatives in the Emergency Department
This topic brief provides emergency nurses with current information regarding nurse initiated, non-pharmacologic methods to address pain in the ED to reduce opioid use and overdose deaths.
Immunizations and the Responsibility of the Emergency Nurse
This position statement examines the role of the emergency nurse as an advocate for vaccination, debunks common myths, and provides evidence based information on the benefits of receiving and promoting vaccines.
Identifying and Managing Obstetric Emergencies in Nonobstetric Settings
This multiyear initiative seeks to enhance the identification and management of pregnancy-related emergencies in nonobstetric settings
Human Trafficking Awareness in the Emergency Care Setting
This joint position statement provides an overview of human trafficking, which is a global public health and human rights issue.
Hemorrhage Control Position Statement
This position statement discusses the issues surrounding emergency nurses as advocates for injury prevention.
Healthy Work Environment
This topic brief examines the components necessary to achieve and sustain a health work environment in the health care setting where nurses practice.
Handoffs: Transitions of Care for Children in the Emergency Department
This joint position statement provides an overview of transition of care and recommendations for development, education and implementation of transition models.
Guidelines for Care of Children in the ED Checklist
This checklist is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) 2009 joint policy statement “Guidelines for Care of Children in the Emergency Department.” Complete this checklist to determine if your ED is prepared to care for children.