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May President's Corner Polly Campbell, RN, BS, BA
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I hope that each of you read Annie Lewis-O'Conner's post titled, "Boston — Standing Tall and Proud." Annie is Founder & Director of the Women's CARE Clinic at The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and a long time IAFN member. She was at the hospital when the "Marathon Bombings" occurred and Brigham began receiving the bombing victims. Her closing sentences can resonate with each of us as healthcare providers.
Last chance to apply for the IAFN Foundation Scholarship Program
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The IAFN Foundation is offering financial assistance to attend the International Conference on Forensic Nursing Science and Practice at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. from Oct. 21-24, 2013. You must have your scholarship application in by TODAY, May 2nd, 2013. Don't miss an amazing opportunity just because you think you can't afford it! Apply now.
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IAFN Marketplace Is Celebrating Nurses Week!
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IAFN is celebrating our members during National Nurses Week with unbeatable savings in the IAFN Marketplace. Beginning Monday, May 6 you can purchase all the items you have been "thinking about buying" at great prices.
And just for Nurses Week, you get a FREE member certificate! (Must be a current member of the IAFN.) So order your certificate today (just pay shipping and handling).
Saudis put a black eye on domestic abuse
NCBNews.com
Saudi Arabia, a country where women still are not permitted to drive by themselves, has launched a provocative new anti-domestic abuse campaign. The startling ad shows a Saudi woman in a typical veil sporting a black eye. Underneath the photo, a caption reads: "Some things can’t be covered; Fighting women's abuse together."
Metrics for the Second Curve of Health Care
American Hospital Association
"Metrics for the Second Curve of Health Care" expands on four strategies originally identified in the report, "Hospitals and Care Systems of the Future." These strategies were identified as major priorities for hospitals and health care organizations moving from the volume-based first curve to the value-based second curve.
Rape victims must be offered emergency contraception thanks to law signed by Hawaii governor
Addicting Info
In March 2013, the Hawaii Senate passed a bill requiring hospitals to offer emergency contraception to rape victims no matter what a physician, nurse or administrator believes. Now the Hawaii Free Press reports that Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed the House version of the bill into law.
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Teen sexual assault: Where does the conversation start?
NPR
Project Director Barbara Spiegel taught students at the school boundaries and consent, healthy relationships and cyberbullying in media. Cyberbullying, in particular, plays a key role in these recent assault cases; social media provides the potential to amplify the reach of hurtful comments.
Cyberbullying is a public act that now has infinite witnesses, but bullying itself is not exactly a new phenomenon.
Get real, forensic scientists: the CSI effect is waning
The Conversation
You've heard of the so-called CSI effect. The manner in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation influences public perception. For the last few years, forensic scientists and members of the judiciary have shared anecdotes about jury members being astonished if there was no forensic evidence presented in a case — even if the case does not require such evidence — because that's what they'e become used to seeing on TV.
2 protocols, 1 survivor: Building partnerships with colleges and universities to improve response to sexual violence on campus — May 20, 2013
Sexual Violence Justice Institute
This webinar will provide information on the federal requirements related to the campus response to sexual violence. Universities have their own investigative and judicial systems, and there are several federal policies that shape how they respond to a report of sexual assault. These systems and policies create campus-specific protocols that universities must follow in order to be in compliance with federal guidelines. This webinar will consider the questions: How can teams strengthen their relationship with local colleges/universities? What do teams need to know about the campus response protocol? How can universities and teams best integrate their protocols so that they best support the survivor?
HHS offers ideas for culturally sensitive care
MedPage Today
The Obama administration recently released updated cultural policies and principles to help providers better relate to minorities, address their care needs and ultimately reduce health disparities. The updated National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care are a set of guidelines to help practices relate culturally and provide linguistically appropriate health services.
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