PRINTER'S NO. 1972
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
364
Session of
2020
INTRODUCED BY J. WARD, PHILLIPS-HILL, FONTANA, BARTOLOTTA,
KILLION, LANGERHOLC, MARTIN, MENSCH, BROWNE, YAW, PITTMAN,
HUTCHINSON, TARTAGLIONE, SCAVELLO, BAKER, BLAKE, STEFANO AND
DINNIMAN, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of October 5 through 12, 2020, as
"Pediatric Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Home health agencies in Pennsylvania provide
pediatric shift nursing to help children with complex medical
needs live as independently as possible at home with their
families; and
WHEREAS, The key benefit of pediatric shift nursing care is
that children can receive care outside of a hospital or facility
and in their own homes with their families, regardless of the
medical equipment necessary for their care; and
WHEREAS, Pediatric shift nurses are registered nurses and
licensed practical nurses who are able to administer prescribed
medication and ensure that a child's condition remains stable;
and
WHEREAS, Pediatric shift nurses are a lifeline to families
who need the support and assistance so that parents can continue
to work and siblings can continue to participate in school and
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community activities; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 4,000 children throughout this
Commonwealth are eligible to receive pediatric shift nursing in
their homes where they can continue to live with their families;
and
WHEREAS, There is a severe shortage of pediatric shift nurses
available to provide this in-home care to children; and
WHEREAS, During the COVID-19 public health emergency,
pediatric shift nursing is of paramount importance to keep
medically vulnerable children in their homes where they can
receive life-sustaining treatment and care without unnecessary
exposure to harm; and
WHEREAS, The Senate recognizes the importance of this care
and the increased need for pediatric shift nurses in providing
care to Pennsylvania's children with complex medical needs;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of October 5
through 12, 2020, as "Pediatric Nurses Week" in Pennsylvania.
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