ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúcommunicates with federal legislators to convey nursing leaderships' position on potential legislative changes that would impact patients and patient care. Below are the most recent letters from AONL.
A bill was introduced to address escalating incidences of violence against health care workers by establishing federal criminal penalties for assaulting hospital employees. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúsent a letter of support to the Senate and House bill sponsors.
A bill was introduced to clarify inconsistent interpretations of criminal background checks to streamline nurse licensure processes across states. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúsent a letter of support to the House and Senate bill sponsors.
