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  • Overview and Objectives

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    • In Fall 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to pursue the Biden administration’s priority of replacing all lead service lines in the next ten years. Nurses know that access to safe lead-free drinking water is essential for families to live healthy and productive lives, as there is no safe level of lead. Communities across the country should be protected from exposure to lead and health care providers are a key part of lead exposure prevention. This webinar provides resources for the clinician and highlights areas for nursing advocacy and action. 1 hour CE is be offered by ANHE. Registration is required for CE.

      Learning Objectives:

      1. Summarize the known and potential health impacts from exposure to lead through drinking water.
      2. Describe EPA's recent proposed regulations for the Lead and Copper Rule including anticipated timelines.
      3. Discuss federal, state and local advocacy opportunities in which nurses, health workers and clinicians can engage around eliminating lead from drinking water.
      4. Review strategies that nurses can take, both personally and professionally, to reduce lead in drinking water.

    • Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17198, for 1 contact hour.

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  • Evaluation

    In order to receive 1 Nursing Continuing Education (CE) credit, you must complete the course evaluation and receive at least an 80% on the course post-test.

  • Post-Test

    In order to receive 1 Nursing Continuing Education (CE) credit, you must complete the course evaluation and receive at least an 80% on the course post-test.

    • Lead and Copper Rule Post-Test for Nursing Continuing Education (CE) credit Quiz
      Closes: Friday, June 8, 2029, 1:23 PM
      Not available unless: The activity Lead and Copper Rule Evaluation is marked complete

  • Certificate

  • Next Steps

      1. Read ANHE's recently released Climate Justice Agenda for Nursing, 
      2. Join an ANHE Forum or Committee, 
      3. Sign up to receive information about ANHE events and opportunities, 
      4. Donate to support nurses leading the way in protecting communities, 
      5. See ANHE's library of information and resources on environmental health, 
      6. Use your Nursing Voice to advocate for healthy communities by contacting us here.