EP 51: First State to Decriminalize Nursing Errors: Kentucky Nurses Association

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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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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