How to safely remove a patient from a vehicle

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Removing a patient from a vehicle with c-spine precautions
Removing a patient from a vehicle without suspected c-spine injury
C-collar sizing and application (note: not all collars are fitted the same--be sure you have read the manufactur's recommendation for sizing)

Colorado Pediatric Readiness Project

The National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) is a multi-phase quality improvement initiative to ensure that all U.S. emergency departments have the essential guidelines and resources in place to provide effective emergency care to children.

Free resources are available as well as program details.

COPPER Website

New On-Demand Courses

Children’s Hospital Colorado has on-demand courses focusing on pediatric clinical care. The presentations are given by pediatric specialists at Children’s Colorado focusing on evidence-based care/treatment guidelines. The courses are free and offer continuing education credits

Children's Colorado CE

Education Resources

Considering going back to school

This platform is dedicated to supporting nurses in their education and career advancement. They provide in-depth information to help nurses navigate their professional journeys.

This is a great resource for learning about different types of nursing degrees and schools.

registerednursing.org

Alternative To Opioids (ALTO)

Colorado ENA partnered with The Colorado Hospital Association, the Colorado Chapter of the College of Emergency Physicians, Telligen and the Colorado Consortium to decrease the use of opioids in Colorado ED. Learn the recommended pathways for five common diagnoses our patients need help with. Feel free to use this information to help your ED.

AIDET_Care provider Scripting (docx)Download

Badge Buddy (docx)Download

Opioid Alternative Poster (pptx)Download

Opioid Pilot Nurse Education_v170427_final (pptx)Download