Greetings all!
Many Veterans seek and receive care outside of the VA! Do you routinely ask your patients if they have served in the military? If not, I encourage you to visit Have You Ever Served in the Military?, an initiative launched by The American Academy of Nursing in 2013.
You may have heard in the news about the recent PACT Act that was enacted in August. If you care for Veterans in your communities, please spread the word. I am including a link for more information (The PACT Act And Your VA Benefits | Veterans Affairs), "Fast Facts" and Toxic Exposure Screening Information that is available is multiple languages.
Very respectfully,
Andrea Kossoudji, MS, MBA, RN, AMB-BC
Nurse Educator (detailed)
NJ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC)
AAACN VA SIG Chair Elect 2023-2024
Field based San Diego, CA
Mobile: 858-209-0914
Visit WRIISC SharePoint for information on military
exposures and the Toxic Exposure Screening.
