May 4th, 2011
Dear Colorado ENA member,
It’s that time of year again!! The Colorado ENA Injury Prevention Committee is coordinating a statewide seat belt awareness campaign in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Transportation’s “Click it or Ticket” campaign. Emergency nurses are constantly faced with the consequences of unrestrained motor vehicle travelers. We are very much aware of the devastation and life changing events which occur as a result of motor vehicle crashes. We also know that many of the injuries we take care of may have been prevented had the persons involved been restrained appropriately. As one of the most trusted professions, we have an opportunity to provide information and education to those we care for in the Emergency department. We would like to provide a “unified” message from our ENA members across the state. So we are asking for your help in doing this. Here is how you can help!
What: Statewide distribution of educational materials about seat belt use for 2 weeks to
all patients discharged from ED’s across the state.
Where: All ED’s in Colorado
When: “Click it or Ticket” campaign is during May and early June. We will distribute our fliers from May 20th-June 10th.
How: We are seeking liaisons from across the state to assist us in this project. All materials would be provided through Colorado ENA. Each liaison would facilitate the project in their ED. If interested in being a liaison for your ED please contact Jeanne Arnold at 303-425-2084 or the email below ASAP. Please include an address so I can mail the fliers.
Why: As a trusted professional we have a unique opportunity to educate our communities about seat belt use and encourage people to use them. Seat Belts do save lives and we can potentially encourage people to wear them. There is strength in numbers and together WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Thank you,
Jeanne Arnold, RN, ND, CNS, CEN
Injury Prevention Committee Chair
If interested in participating in this project please contact Jeanne Arnold
arnoldje@exempla.org (work email)
303-425-2084 (work phone)
