CMS Suspends Supervision Requirements for CRNAs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has temporarily suspended physician supervision requirements for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)—an action that the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) deems a...
31-Mar-2020 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA and VA Partner to Care for Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic

The AANA has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to meet the needs of our nation’s veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
26-Mar-2020 6:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Issues Statement on the Use of Self-Supplied Personal Protective Equipment

The AANA has issued the following position statement to support healthcare workers on the use of self-supplied personal protective equipment (PPE).
25-Mar-2020 6:25 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA, ASA and APSF Issue Joint Statement on Use of Personal Protective Equipment During COVID-19 Pandemic

As anesthesia professionals are at an increased risk of exposure in caring for patients diagnosed with COVID-19, the AANA, the ASA, and APSF issued a joint statement today on the best use of personal protective equipment during the pandemic.
20-Mar-2020 1:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA CEO Attends White House Meeting to Discuss COVID-19 Response

The chief executive officer of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, met with members of the Trump Administration March 18 to convey the top priorities of nurses and other healthcare providers.
19-Mar-2020 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA Updates COVID-19 Resources for Anesthesia Professions

As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic unfolds, healthcare professionals such as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are facing an unprecedented, ever-evolving crisis.
16-Mar-2020 7:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Patient Safety Awareness Week: CRNAs Set the Standard for Safe and Effective Anesthesia Care

In honor of Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 8-14, 2020), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) want patients to know that nurse anesthetists are not only patient safety practitioners, they are patient safety experts. CRNAs plan and...
9-Mar-2020 12:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

AANA’s COVID-19 Resources: Keeping Providers and Patients Safe During Surgery

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) has compiled resources to help Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) develop strategic steps for managing patients with expected or confirmed infection of the Coronavirus Disease 2019...
4-Mar-2020 4:50 PM EST Add to Favorites

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