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WHAT IS THE MINNESOTA TOWARD ZERO DEATHS PROGRAM ?
Minnesota TZD is the state ’ s cornerstone traffic safety program that employs an interdisciplinary approach to reducing traffic crashes , injuries , and deaths on Minnesota roads . The program ’ s vision is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries to zero . The program is a partnership between the Minnesota Departments of Public Safety , Transportation , and Health ; the University of Minnesota ; and other stakeholders . Minnesota TZD works to create a culture in which traffic deaths and serious injuries are no longer acceptable through the integrated application of the “ 4 E ’ s ”: Education , Enforcement , Engineering , and Emergency Medical and Trauma Services . The program also uses data to target areas for improvement , employ proven countermeasures , implement best practices , and advance innovations and new technologies .
Program goals Pursue public support of traffic safety as a priority Strengthen TZD as a priority for all units of government and traffic safety partnerships Promote and implement effective traffic safety initiatives
Traffic safety is everyone ’ s responsibility : Get involved ! - Contact your regional TZD coordinator and / or participate in a local
TZD safety coalition ( minnesotatzd . org / initiatives / regions ). - Attend the annual statewide TZD conference and / or regional workshops ( minnesotatzd . org / events ). - Attend the TZD stakeholder breakfasts in person or participate online
( minnesotatzd . org / events / breakfasts ). - Request to be added to the TZD mailing list : ldolan @ umn . edu .
For more information Contact Kristine Hernandez , State TZD Program Coordinator , 507-273-0677 , kristine . hernandez @ state . mn . us Contact Linda Dolan , Program Coordinator , 612-625-4533 , ldolan @ umn . edu Visit the TZD website : MinnesotaTZD . org
TIPS FOR SAFER SENIOR DRIVERS
Come join us to learn .... 4 things that can affect your driving 7 things that you should do before driving
Aging and medications can affect :
• Awareness & alertness
• Strength & flexibility
• Vision & hearing
• Reflexes & responses Learn 7 driving safety tips to decrease these effects .
Plus , learn other tips that increase safety on the road for you , your loved ones , and others when you are behind the wheel .
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Minnesota Emergency Nurses Association ( ENA ) is part of a professional organization with over 50,000 emergency nurse members worldwide . ENA ’ s mission is to advance excellence in emergency nursing worldwide , finding solutions to the challenges of emergency care delivery . Emergency nurses know that care evolves through lifelong learning , as well as integration of evidence into emergency nursing practice . ENA recognizes compassion as an essential element of emergency nursing and embraces inclusion , diversity and mutual respect . ENA values its members for the care they provide to patients and their families and friends , as well as each other .
Minnesota Emergency Nurses & Minnesota Toward Zero Death Coalition care about your safety