National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs (NASDVA) Endorsement
Whereas, VA has recently reported that less than 20% of all veterans in America receive care from the VA Healthcare System and 40% of service-connected disabled veterans do not use VA for their care.
Whereas, military service, whether in peacetime or during war, is an occupation that is fraught with stressors, toxic exposures, hazards, and safety risks not commonly encountered in the civilian population which can have detrimental effects on health of the military members, veterans and their families.
Whereas, a majority of veterans in America seek and receive health services outside of the VA system, it is imperative that health care providers in the private sector become aware of their patients' military histories and the related health concerns resulting from that military service.
Whereas, the American Academy of Nursing is launching a new initiative to increase appropriate health care service delivery to individuals who have served in the military. This initiative includes informational materials designed to increase the awareness of health care providers at all levels about physical and mental health risk factors associated with military service. This will ultimately raise the quality of health assessments and, most importantly, appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the military members, veterans and their families.
Whereas, members of the National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs (NASDVA) represent individual states, commonwealths and territories of this nation and are tasked with the responsibility to address the needs of veterans and serve as a focal point for information and assistance to veterans within the jurisdiction of their respective agencies.
Whereas, providers participating in "Have you ever served in the military?" initiative are likely to identify veterans in need of assistance, information and support that can be provided by members of NASDVA.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NASDVA members actively support and assist the American Academy of Nursing "Have you ever served in the military?" initiative by providing contact information to members of the Academy and providers for referring veterans for assistance, information, and education about health concerns, benefits and programs available to military members, veterans, and their families within their area of responsibility and jurisdiction.
Adopted by NASDVA at the Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 1, 2013.
Whereas, military service, whether in peacetime or during war, is an occupation that is fraught with stressors, toxic exposures, hazards, and safety risks not commonly encountered in the civilian population which can have detrimental effects on health of the military members, veterans and their families.
Whereas, a majority of veterans in America seek and receive health services outside of the VA system, it is imperative that health care providers in the private sector become aware of their patients' military histories and the related health concerns resulting from that military service.
Whereas, the American Academy of Nursing is launching a new initiative to increase appropriate health care service delivery to individuals who have served in the military. This initiative includes informational materials designed to increase the awareness of health care providers at all levels about physical and mental health risk factors associated with military service. This will ultimately raise the quality of health assessments and, most importantly, appropriate diagnosis and treatment of the military members, veterans and their families.
Whereas, members of the National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs (NASDVA) represent individual states, commonwealths and territories of this nation and are tasked with the responsibility to address the needs of veterans and serve as a focal point for information and assistance to veterans within the jurisdiction of their respective agencies.
Whereas, providers participating in "Have you ever served in the military?" initiative are likely to identify veterans in need of assistance, information and support that can be provided by members of NASDVA.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NASDVA members actively support and assist the American Academy of Nursing "Have you ever served in the military?" initiative by providing contact information to members of the Academy and providers for referring veterans for assistance, information, and education about health concerns, benefits and programs available to military members, veterans, and their families within their area of responsibility and jurisdiction.
Adopted by NASDVA at the Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 1, 2013.
