DEPARTMENT: Public Health
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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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...
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