The NPUAP has released a consumer survey to be used by the IPUAP to inform the update of the 2019 International Guideline. If you or a loved one have had or work to prevent pressure injury, please take the time to fill out the survey.
To find more about the guideline, click: http://internationalguideline.com
To take the consumer survey, click: http://internationalguideline.com/consumers
Indiana Legislative Update
IHA (Indiana Health Association) has enacted new laws effective July 1 including: INSPECT (Indiana’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program), Credentialing, POST and Hierarchy of Consent, Perinatal Level of Care, Newborn Screenings, Continuing Education Requirements, Suspected Human Trafficking and the repeal of the Fireworks Injury Reporting Law.
New laws with later effective dates include: Prior Authorization, National Accreditation in Lieu of Annual State Survey, and Regulation of Abortion. Article summarized from the June 14, 2018 Legislative Update News & Insight IHA Advocacy Team.
For further information: https://mailchi.mp/ihaconnect.org/iha-legislative-update-march-16-261133?e=ca5c756b19
The Society Submits Comment to CMS Regarding Pressure Injury Measures
For further information click the following link: https://www.wocn.org/news/news.asp?id=392387
T. Ellen Woodcock RN BSN CWON
MER WOCN Governmental Affairs