The increase of 4-legged companions accompanying patients to the emergency department
is an ongoing trend. Combining knowledge from our social work colleagues with legal
expertise and insights from fellow ED nurses, this month’s Experience Talks column
provides readers with useful tips to help meet the needs of patients with their support
dogs and follow the Americans With Disabilities Act guidelines.
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Biography
Elijah Nielson is Assistant Professor, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.
Biography
Erica Lowe is a BSW candidate, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT.
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Footnotes
Section Editors: Cindy Lefton, PhD, RN, Charlie Peterson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CEN, Christine Pittenger, MSN, RN, CEN, and Jennifer Williams, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CNS
Editor's note: You may notice two additional section editors: “the Christines.” Chris and Charlie, two extraordinary minds, have joined the team and we are excited they will be taking Experience Talks to the next level.
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