DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Proclamation Of National Nurses Week In Dakota County May 6-12, 2024
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Proclaim the week of May 6-12, 2024, as National Nurses Week in Dakota County.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a community health board under Minn. Stat. Ch. 145A, and is required to govern and administer those functions as fully as other Dakota County functions, including the responsibility to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health and safety of Dakota County residents.
Every year from May 6-12, nurses are recognized for their service and dedication to caring for and improving the health of others nationwide through National Nurses Week. Nurses Week celebrates and honors the unwavering commitment nurses make to their patients/clients, their communities, and our health care system. This year’s theme “Nurses Make the Difference” honors the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every healthcare setting.
Nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of Dakota County residents at an individual and community level. They assess, develop and deliver appropriate plans of care, monitor conditions and respond to emergencies, educate, collaborate and advocate for policy to improve health for all. Dakota County employs over 60 nurses who work across the Community Services Division in a variety of programs and units including Administration, Community Living Services, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Preparedness, Family Health, Parent Support Outreach, and School Health. Their work helps keep our community healthy, safe and thriving. Dakota County nurses make a difference.
OUTCOMES
In 2023 our Public Health Nurses:
• Provided 8,722 visits to community members.
• Served 549 families through the Follow Along Program.
• Administered 3,443 immunizations to our community.
• Processed over 2,000 Public Health referrals for Family Health Services.
• Served over 1,000 individuals seeking services for aging and disability needs.
RECOMMENDATION
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To honor and recognize nurses for their service and dedication to caring for and improving the health of our Dakota County residents, staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners recognizes National Nurses Week in Dakota County, May 6-12, 2024.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a community health board under Minn. Stat. ch. 145A, and is required to govern and administer those functions as fully as other Dakota County functions, including the responsibility to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health and safety of Dakota County residents; and
WHEREAS, every year from May 6-12, nurses are recognized for their service and dedication to caring for and improving the health of others nationwide through National Nurses Week; and
WHEREAS, Nurses Week celebrates and honors the unwavering commitment nurses make to their patients/clients, their communities, and our healthcare system; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme, “Nurses Make the Difference”, honors the incredible nurses who embody the spirit of compassion and care in every healthcare setting; and
WHEREAS, nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of Dakota County residents at an individual and community level as they work to assess, develop and deliver appropriate plans of care, monitor conditions and respond to emergencies, educate, collaborate and advocate for policy to improve health for all; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County employs over 60 nurses who work across the Community Services Division in a variety of programs and units including Administration, Community Living Services, Disease Prevention and Control, Emergency Preparedness, Family Health, Parent Support Outreach, and School Health; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County nurses make a difference as their work helps to keep our community healthy, safe and thriving.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims May 1-6, 2024, as National Nurses Week in Dakota County, honoring and recognizing nurses for their service and dedication to caring for and improving the health of our Dakota County residents.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Coral Ripplinger
Author: Coral Ripplinger