ANA-Michigan - 2020 Annual Book of Reports
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<strong>2020</strong> ANNUAL BOOK OF REPORTS<br />
Supporting Nurses During the<br />
<strong>2020</strong> COVID-19 Pandemic<br />
Upon Governor Whitmer’s first Executive Order <strong>2020</strong>-04 to “stay at home” on March 10, <strong>2020</strong> in<br />
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> strategically pivoted operations to fully respond<br />
to and support the needs <strong>of</strong> nurses during this time <strong>of</strong> uncertainty, setting aside routine, daily<br />
operations and the status quo. <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong>’s aggressive pivot and innovative, proactive approach<br />
has been nationally recognized, at the forefront for establishing new modern practices and has<br />
expanded our outreach and engagement to include more front-line nurses and potential members.<br />
Here are some ways that <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> supported nurses during the on-set <strong>of</strong> the pandemic:<br />
• Donated more than 5,000 KN95 masks to nurses and health facilities in need during the onset<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pandemic and early PPE shortages.<br />
• Donated Billboards <strong>of</strong> Gratitude for Nurses displayed across the state.<br />
• COVID-19 Webpage: <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> created the COVID-19 Resources webpage for members<br />
and all nurses to have a “one stop shop” for up to date, evidence-based data and information<br />
on COVID-19.<br />
• <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> and our members shared stories from the front-line with Senators, key<br />
government <strong>of</strong>ficials and the community to help advocate for PPE and participated in both<br />
state and national interviews with various media outlets. <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> members also<br />
participated in multiple Town Halls with key state and US representatives.<br />
• Throughout these unprecedented times, <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> provided multiple opportunities<br />
for members and all nurses to connect for opportunities that support their well-being.<br />
Opportunities include but were not limited to:<br />
o Networks <strong>of</strong> Support Virtual Meet-Ups for Nurses (multiple)<br />
o Webinars on Stress Management and Self-Care for Nurses<br />
o Webinar on Stress First Aid for Nurses<br />
• Recognizing Year <strong>of</strong> the Nurse: No one could have predicted that how <strong>2020</strong> would truly be<br />
the Year <strong>of</strong> the Nurse. Despite the pandemic, <strong>ANA</strong>-<strong>Michigan</strong> and members still found ways<br />
to recognize and celebrate being a nurse.<br />
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