The Maryland Nurses Association Environmental Health Committee is pleased to present:

Using the Evidence Base in Environmental Health for Nursing Practice-

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

7:00-7:30 p.m. Eastern

Human health and the environment are interconnected.  Join us for an educational teleconference and discussion about online resources available to help nurses integrate environmental health science into nursing practice.  Click on the title to download a slide show to use during the teleconference.

Teleconference number: 1-866-906-9888; Access code: 9709137 

RSVP to Karin Russ, Nursing Outreach Coordinator at:  kruss003@son.umaryland.edu

The MNA Environmental Health Committee

~a community of nurses making positive changes for the environment and health~ 

MD H2E is now accepting applications for the first annual Nursing Leadership in Environmental Health Award. The MD H2E Nursing Leadership in Environmental Health Award is given annually to a nurse in Maryland who displays leadership and exemplifies excellence in environmental health and sustainability in healthcare. Individuals may be nominated by colleagues, or may self-nominate.  Applications should be limited to three pages, double spaced.  An additional three attachments may be submitted.  While selection criteria listed will be used in the evaluation process, an individual does not need to provide examples of each criterion, if an area is not applicable.  Please include the names and contact information for two professional references at the end of the application.  Applications will be accepted August 24- Sept 23, 2011.

The MD H2E Nursing Leadership in Environmental Health Award review committee will evaluate nominees based on the following criteria:

1.  Leadership: Proven leadership in projects that promote sustainability and
reduce exposures to toxins in health care settings.

2.  Organizational influence: Effective facilitation of changes in organizational policies that protect and promote environmental health.

3.  Dissemination of knowledge: Broad dissemination of knowledge about best practices in environmental health nursing, through the authoring of articles, publications, or presentations.

4.  Mentoring: Active mentoring and being available as a resource to other nurses who are beginning to make environmentally preferable changes in their institutions.

5.  Interdisciplinary collaboration: Promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainable initiatives within healthcare.

Please submit completed application to Karin Russ, RN, MS Nursing Outreach Coordinator at:  kruss003@son.umaryland.edu

Tuesday, February 22^nd, 2011
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Maryland Nurses Association
21 Governor’s Court, Suite 195
Baltimore, MD 21244

[UPDATE] This event has been rescheduled for March 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

We invite all MD H2E nurses to attend the inaugural meeting of the Maryland Nurses Association’s  Environmental Health Committee!  The Environmental Health Committee creates a community of nurses interested in making positive changes for the environment and health. Join us for a lively discussion of how nurses can make health care safer for patients, staff and the community, and explore ideas for the future of the committee. Greening the OR will also be addressed. If you can’t attend in person, there is a conference call number you can join. We hope you can make it!

• Dinner will be provided
• Special topic:  Greening the OR
• Teleconference option: 1 (800) 351-4871  Pass code: 19886970#

(Membership in the MNA is not required to attend this event)

RSVP to Karin Russ, Nursing Outreach Coordinator at:

kruss003@son.umaryland.edu