In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Delanor Manson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Nurses Association. They discuss the passing of House Bill 159 in Kentucky, which decriminalizes unintentional medical errors, making it the first and only state to do so. The bill provides immunity from criminal liability for healthcare workers and encourages a just culture of quality improvement and open communication. Delanor shares the process of writing and championing the bill. They also discuss the impact of the bill on nurse recruitment, retention, and the nursing profession as a whole. Additionally the discussion includes other legislation they have been directly involved in. Delanor highlights the Leadership and Advocacy Academy program offered by the Kentucky Nurses Association to teach nurses advocacy skills and engage with legislators. They have implemented programs to encourage nurses to get involved in politics and decision-making.





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Chapters:
00:55 Introduction and Welcome
04:00 House Bill 159: Decriminalizing Medical Errors
06:45 The Process
14:54 Just Culture and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
22:40 RaDonda Vaught Case
26:35 Impact on Nurse Recruitment and Retention
29:09 Advice to Other States to Implement Legislation
33:27 Problem of the Week
36:04 Leadership & Advocacy Academy; Nurse Legislator Engagement Program
41:28 HB176 Workplace Violence Prevention
49:40 HB200 Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund
51:45 Taking Ownership and Accountability
1:05:51 Enema of the Week Award
 
Sources:

https://kentucky-nurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/198583-hb159-is-now-a-law-say-thank-you-to-legislators-and-the-governor- 
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb159/bill.pdf
https://www.greaterlouisville.com/advocacy-and-legislation/bill-to-bolster-health-care-workforce-introduced/ 

 

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