Government Affairs
Government Affairs Chair
Kristin Hall
Kristin has worked in emergency medicine and critical care for the past 19 years. She graduated from the paramedic program at Utah Valley University in 2008 and worked the next four years as a paramedic before obtaining an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing in 2010, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at Westminster College in 2017. This past year she completed a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program through American Sentinel University.
Since graduating as a nurse, Kristin has worked in the Emergency Departments of five Utah hospitals and became a Certified Emergency Nurse within her first year as a nurse. She is an active member of the Emergency Nurses Association, and the Academy of Forensic Nursing. She has worked as a forensic nurse for the past 7 years, and is the current Clinical Director for the Utah Forensic Nurse Examiners. She has attended multiple trainings to further her education, in both critical care and forensics, and is currently focused on expanding the practice of forensic nurses in Utah.
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Re-Authorize Healthcare Provider Protection Act
Oppose Cuts to Medicaid That Would Harm Emergency Departments and Patient Care
Oppose Cuts to Medicaid That Would Harm Emergency Departments and Patient Care
The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 266/ H.R. 929) would reauthorize this important grant program that provides grant funding targeted at providing workers and students with training and education as well as direct mental health support and resources to workers who need them. The program also suppor
The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 266/ H.R. 929) would reauthorize this important grant program that provides grant funding targeted at providing workers and students with training and education as well as direct mental health support and resources to workers who need them. The program also supports an evidence-based awareness campaign to inform system leaders on effective training and education strategies to reduce health care worker burnout.
Click this link Contact your representatives and senators and urge them to support S. 266/ H.R. 929 which would continue to combat burnout and mental fatigue affecting emergency nurses.
Oppose Cuts to Medicaid That Would Harm Emergency Departments and Patient Care
Oppose Cuts to Medicaid That Would Harm Emergency Departments and Patient Care
Oppose Cuts to Medicaid That Would Harm Emergency Departments and Patient Care
The Medicaid program is a joint federal-state partnership to provide health insurance coverage to vulnerable populations including low-income individuals, pregnant women, children, and the disabled. More than 1-in-4 Americans are enrolled through their state, who receive matching funds from the federal government to subsidize the cost of
The Medicaid program is a joint federal-state partnership to provide health insurance coverage to vulnerable populations including low-income individuals, pregnant women, children, and the disabled. More than 1-in-4 Americans are enrolled through their state, who receive matching funds from the federal government to subsidize the cost of the program. As a safety net insurance program, Medicaid helps vulnerable populations better manage chronic and acute conditions by enabling better access to primary care services. When patients better manage their health, they avoid costly and unnecessary trips to the ED.
Click this link Contact your representatives and senators below and tell them to oppose these disastrous cuts to the Medicaid programs!
Support Tyler's Law to Bring More Fentanyl Testing to the ED!
Oppose Cuts to Medicaid That Would Harm Emergency Departments and Patient Care
Support Tyler's Law to Bring More Fentanyl Testing to the ED!
Tyler’s Law (H.R. 2004/ S. 921) would help ensure that patients experiencing overdose are appropriately tested by requiring HHS to study the feasibility of the routine testing for fentanyl in emergency departments to weigh the potential benefits against the burden on hospitals. Following the study, HHS would issue guidance to hospitals on
Tyler’s Law (H.R. 2004/ S. 921) would help ensure that patients experiencing overdose are appropriately tested by requiring HHS to study the feasibility of the routine testing for fentanyl in emergency departments to weigh the potential benefits against the burden on hospitals. Following the study, HHS would issue guidance to hospitals on whether and how they should implement such testing for fentanyl.
Click this link contact your representatives and senators and urge them to support H.R. 2004/ S. 921 to support appropriate guidance related to fentanyl testing.
Current Resource Handouts
Mental Health Access
Mental Health Access
Mental Health Access
House Request: Cosponsor and Support the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act (H.R. 5414). This bill was introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., on September 12, 2023 and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for further action.
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Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support the Improving Mental Health Ac
House Request: Cosponsor and Support the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act (H.R. 5414). This bill was introduced by Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., on September 12, 2023 and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for further action.
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Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support the Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Act (S. 1346). This bill was introduced by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on April 27, 2023, and referred to the Senate HELP Committee for further action
WOrkplace Violence
Mental Health Access
Mental Health Access
House Status: Cosponsor and Support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2663). The bill was introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney, D-CT, on April 18, 2023, and referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee for further action.
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Senate Request: Cosponso
House Status: Cosponsor and Support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 2663). The bill was introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney, D-CT, on April 18, 2023, and referred to the House Education and Workforce Committee and Energy and Commerce Committee for further action.
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Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S. 1176). The bill was introduced by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI, on April 18, 2023, and referred to the Senate HELP Committee for further action.
Save Act
Health Care Provider Protection Act
Health Care Provider Protection Act
House Request: Cosponsor and Support the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584). This bill was introduced by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-IN, on April 13, 2023, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further action.
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Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (
House Request: Cosponsor and Support the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584). This bill was introduced by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-IN, on April 13, 2023, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee for further action.
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Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (S. 2768). This bill was introduced by Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, on Sept. 12, 2023, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further action.
Health Care Provider Protection Act
Health Care Provider Protection Act
Health Care Provider Protection Act
House Request: House Request: Cosponsor and Support Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929). H.R. 929 was introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) on February 4, 2025. The legislation has been referred to the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
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Senate Request: Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support Dr.
House Request: House Request: Cosponsor and Support Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 929). H.R. 929 was introduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) on February 4, 2025. The legislation has been referred to the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
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Senate Request: Senate Request: Cosponsor and Support Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (S. 266). S. 266 was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) on January 28, 2025. The legislation has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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