Grassroots Advocacy Handbook
The Government Affairs Department has prepared a tool for AORN members to use to effectively influence public policy through lobbying efforts and grassroots networking. This tool is AORN's Grassroots Advocacy Handbook. This tool provides a general overview of activities that AORN members can get involved in to advance a public policy initiative before the state or federal legislature.
Sections within the Handbook include:
- Definitions and descriptions of lobbying activities
- Explanations regarding how a single AORN member can affect public policy
- How to organize and mobilize a grassroots network
- How to access legislative information
- How to communicate by email/letters, phone calls, and personal visits with legislators
- How to access the Government Affairs Department for assistance in lobbying efforts