Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.
Impact
The resolution does not enact any new regulations but highlights significant issues in maternal healthcare, particularly the troubling statistics surrounding maternal mortality rates in the United States. The text states that the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed countries, with a particular crisis affecting Black mothers. By celebrating perinatal nurses, the resolution seeks to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes and encourage increased support and resources for perinatal nursing services.
Summary
HR782 is a resolution that expresses gratitude towards perinatal nurses by promoting their professions and encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week. The bill acknowledges the critical role perinatal nurses play in supporting patients who are pregnant or have recently delivered, as well as their involvement in prenatal care and the management of pregnancy complications. This resolution aims to elevate public awareness of the importance of perinatal nursing and advocate for the recognition of their contributions to healthcare.
Contention
While HR782 is largely a complimentary resolution, it underscores a serious public health issue that some may argue requires more substantial legislative action. Critics might contend that simply celebrating perinatal nurses does not address the deeper systemic problems contributing to maternal mortality rates and that more comprehensive reforms are necessary to improve healthcare access and quality for vulnerable populations.
Acknowledging and thanking America's birth centers for their high quality and high value model of health care, and expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 14 through 20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week".