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Executive Director’s Report – September 2024

American Nurse

Over 20 LPNs, RNs, and APRNs participated in DNA’s day at Legislative Hall in Dover. Over 20 Delaware LPNs, RNs and APRNs traveled from Newark to our nation’s capital on Thursday, June 27th to participate in the American Nurses Association Hill Day. This June, Delaware’s nurses made an impact! When Nurses Speak, Washington Listens!

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ANA-NY – President’s Message | September 2024

American Nurse

Supporting the CMS Long-term Care (LTC) Staffing Rule: The new regulations require LTC facilities have a RN on site 24/7 and establish minimum staffing levels. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R. Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) (H.R. Nurse Faculty Reduction Act (H.R.

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Delaware Nurses Association – President’s Report – September 2024

American Nurse

As a nurse leader for the association and on a national level, I had the pleasure of exercising these same skills at the annual ANA Membership Assembly (MA) in June 2024. 2815), Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (S. 2713) and to protect timely access to quality nursing care in long-term care facilities.

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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

Instead of using limiting language in regulatory publications and guidance documents, e.g., referring to physicians, advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), physician’s assistants, or any other providers by name, CMS is using the more generic term of practitioner, unless restricted by statute.

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ANA’s Advocacy before the August Recess – Q2 Legislative Roundup

Capitol Beat

Improving Access to APRNs ANA recently sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee that highlights ways that Congress can ensure Medicare patients’ access to nursing care through Medicare Part B Payment Reform. The final rule was issued by CMS in April. 139 / SJ Res.

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Rachael’s Reflections: A Recap on ANA Hill Day and Membership Assembly in D.C.

American Nurse

In New Mexico, this would allow APRNs to practice more freely, expanding access to care, especially in underserved and rural areas. A perfect example we shared is under the current law, APRNs cannot independently prescribe diabetic shoes, resulting in delays in care and an increase in amputations for this patient population.

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Tailored falls prevention plans

American Nurse

The key is customizing care to each patient’s unique fall risk. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN. Lillee Gelinas, DNP, RN, CPPS, FAAN Editor-in-Chief Resources Read more at American Nurse Journal: Preventing falls in long-term care facilities ( bit.ly/4bbsX4r 2024; 19(6).