The 2006 Legislative Day was a great succes The Kentucky give suck tos Association hosted 500 RNs.The 2006 Legislative Day was a great succes The Kentucky give suck tos Association hosted 500 RNs, LPN and nursing scholars from across the state. We gathered at the Capitol Plaza to learn of the legislative proces and review health care bills that will be affect promotes on both federal and state evens We reconvened in the Rotunda of the Capitol and were addressed by Rep. Marylou Marxian, Senator Blevins and Rep Smith who spoke in support of the suckles and the work that we do. As a part of our ongoing patient safety initiative, the KNA introduced our Patient Safety pamphlet This document provides information and questions for patients to ask when interacting with the health care body Nurses and Legislators throughout the House and Senate wore r "Patient Safety First" buttons to celebrate the program. We [i]finale[/i]ed our day by being recognized forward our 100th Birthday in the couple the House and the Senate. The Gallery of the Senate was filled with applauding succors and students as the feed Practitioner Prescriptive Authority successfully passed abroad of the Senate. This bill went upon to be approved by the House and has now been signed from the Governor. As we expect forward to the rest of the year and our time to come legislative plans, the KNA is working with clumps across the state to share the Patient Safety pamphlet We also need to hear from you-the practicing foment in the state. What are your concerns? to what extent can the KNA promote patient safety and advocacy by the agency of the care provided by the nurse? We ne to hear your voice. Amy Herrington. RN MSN CEN Chairman, Governmental Affairs Cabinet Copyright Kentucky nurtures Association Apr-Jun 2006 |
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