Injury Prevention

Quality, Safety, and Injury Prevention Committee

Purpose

The Quality, Safety, and Injury Prevention (QSIP) Committee of the Colorado Emergency Nurses Association (COENA) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care, safety, and injury prevention for both emergency nurses and the communities they serve. We aim to provide targeted education, practical tools, and valuable resources to address critical emergency care and injury prevention issues.

Mission

Our mission is to advance the knowledge and skills of emergency nurses and empower the community through evidence-based practices and innovative educational initiatives. We strive to improve patient outcomes and promote safety through proactive harm reduction strategies, effective education, and collaborative efforts.

Key Areas of Focus

Harm Reduction Education: Develop and disseminate educational materials, such as harm reduction videos, to inform and guide emergency nurses and community members on best practices for reducing harm in various situations.
Naloxone Distribution: Facilitate the distribution of Naloxone and provide training on its use to combat opioid overdoses and improve community response to this critical issue.
Addiction Stigma Reduction: Address and work to reduce the stigma associated with addiction through educational campaigns and resources, fostering a more supportive and informed approach to addiction treatment and care.
Gun Safety: Promote the use of gun locks and other safety measures through community outreach and educational initiatives aimed at preventing gun-related injuries and accidents.
Cold Water Drowning Prevention: Increase awareness and prevention of cold-water drowning incidents by creating and distributing educational signs and resources to inform the public about safety measures and emergency response.
Extrication Education: Provide instructional videos and training on effective patient extrication from vehicles to ensure emergency nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and efficient patient care during vehicular incidents.
Mental Health Resources for ED Nurses: Develop and provide resources and support for emergency department nurses' mental health and well-being. This includes offering access to mental health resources, stress management tools, and counseling services to help manage the unique challenges and emotional demands of working in high-stress environments.

Activities and Initiatives

Development and distribution of educational videos, pamphlets, and online resources
Hosting workshops and training sessions for emergency nurses and community members
Collaborating with other organizations and stakeholders to enhance community outreach and education
Evaluating the effectiveness of educational tools and strategies to continuously improve our efforts

Impact

Through our work, we aim to equip emergency nurses with the necessary tools and knowledge to handle challenging situations effectively, reduce injury rates, and improve overall patient and community safety. By addressing critical issues and providing valuable education, we contribute to a safer, more informed community, ensuring better outcomes for those we serve.

Join Us!

We welcome dedicated professionals and community members to join our committee to make a meaningful impact on quality, safety, and injury prevention. Together, we can advance our mission and support a safer, healthier community.

For more information or to get involved, please contact: InjuryPrevention@ColoradoENA.org

Welcome to Colorado Emergency Nurses Association - Your Reliable Ambulance and EMS Partner

We have an opportunity called “FIP-LEAD” being offered by the University of Colorado School of Medicine Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative and the Colorado Emergency Nurses Assocation.

The Firearm Injury Prevention Leadership Engagement and Development (FIP-LEAD) Program is a one-day workshop designed to provide leaders with the knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based practices and programs to prevent and address firearm-related injuries, deaths, and other harms. Those that complete the program will have knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead their teams and organizations in implementing firearm injury prevention efforts that are grounded in science, relevant for their professional and community context, culturally responsive, and respectful of the diverse opinions and lived experiences that surround firearms and firearms culture across the United States and in Colorado. CMEs and CNEs will be provided.

FIP-LEAD will be hosting a workshop specifically for emergency and trauma health care providers on Thursday July 10, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM MT at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. If you are interested and available, please reserve your spot today: https://forms.office.com/r/rZ0RKz3qfz.

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail Kaitlyn Friedman kaitlyn.friedman@cuanschutz.edu or Kory Scheideman Kory.Scheideman@UCHealth.org.

Micro-Volunteering Opportunity

Do you want to help?

Whether you are looking to be involved in the Colorado ENA, or join a committee, or just want to help promote safety and injury prevention but don't have a ton of time, we have a great micro-volunteering project for you! By participating in this you will also be able to put down that you are part of the Quality, Safety Injury Prevention (QSIP) Committee if you are needing delegate points. The video will be put into a compilation that will be put on the COENA website, and social media in a short reel.

Please send a video to InjuryPrevention@ColoradoENA.org of one or more of the following by May 11th:

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I wear a helmet on my _______________ " (Bicycle, E-bike, scooter, rollerblades, roller skates, skis, skateboard, longboard, hoverboard, horseback riding, etc)

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I wear my seatbelt.

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I don't text and drive

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I don't have access to firearms

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I wear a life jacket when I am on my paddleboard

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I carry naloxone

-"My Mother and/or Father (or any family member, or themself) is an Emergency Department nurse; of course, I ________ (any passionate safety of your choice)

By sending a video, you are giving permission to use the video on social media, and website. Please try to make this as generic as possible and please do not include branded material, unless it is COENA .

Please reach out to Kory Scheideman at InjuryPrevention@ColoradoENA.org