This presentation examines different perspectives on California's End of Life Option Act. The current role of the advanced practice RN is described, as well as areas where nurses could take more of a leadership role.

Police brutality is an ongoing crisis in the United States. People of color and people with mental illness are especially at risk. The mental health needs of communities are not always met, but we cannot rely on police to solve these issues. We researched non-police alternatives to mental health crisis calls. Since our presentation, the cities of San Francisco and Oakland have begun to develop and train non-police mobile crisis response teams.

This pilot-project centered around developing an on-site wound clinic in a neighborhood in San Francisco. This presentation was shared with the director of Streets Team Enterprises, who is looking into ways to make this pilot project a reality.

Homelessness is a major problem in the Bay Area. Cities such as Oakland have instituted temporary shelters for underhoused people. These sites can provide some shelter and stability. In some locations there is access to social worker and health care services. We propose a mobile foot care clinic to provide care to a population that may otherwise be unable to access the services. The clinic can also serve as a bridge to other health care services. A long-term goal is to engage community members to participate in the clinic board and help direct future planning.

This educational presentation aims to teach new ostomates how to care for their ileostomy. Topics covered include: purpose of the ostomy, bag emptying, stoma care, symptoms to report to a health care provider, nutrition, and psychosocial concerns.