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This bill requires the Indiana State Board of Nursing to modify its rules to incorporate trauma informed care training into nursing education program curricula. The bill first defines "trauma informed care" as a healthcare approach that recognizes and acknowledges the effects of trauma and adversity on patients. Specifically, the bill adds a new requirement (Section 1.4) that mandates nursing education programs include training that helps nurses understand how past traumatic experiences can impact a patient's health and medical treatment. The new rule will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving nursing programs time to update their curricula. By requiring this training, the bill aims to improve patient care by ensuring that nurses are equipped with skills to provide more compassionate, understanding, and personalized healthcare that takes into account a patient's potential traumatic experiences. This approach can help nurses better communicate with patients, provide more sensitive care, and potentially improve patient outcomes by recognizing the broader context of a patient's health history.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/181/details