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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care has launched the Practicing for Patients Obstetric In-Situ Drill Program to aid labor and delivery teams in case of emergency. Read more.
The AANA Leadership Identification Committee, after reviewing the nominations for elected positions for the upcoming election at its February meeting, has announced the slate of candidates for the 2021 election of the AANA Board of Directors, Leadership Identification Committee, and Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members. The order of names was determined randomly on the ballot …
The state of Tennessee Department of Health is seeking healthcare professionals to assist in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on how to sign up as a volunteer, go to: https://www.tncrna.com/wp-content/uploads/VolunteerHealthCareProfessionals.pdf
In case you missed it, please see AANA President, Steven M. Sertich, CRNA, MAE, JD, ESQ.’s, message sent to members yesterday: AANA from the President
The current administration has ordered the reopening of the Affordable Care Act’s federal insurance marketplaces for three months to give those who need coverage during the coronavirus pandemic an extended opportunity to buy health plans. Through our affiliation with Pendella, all AANA members have access to ACA-qualified plans. Our goal is to make your health …
Still Need Health Insurance Coverage? The ACA Has Reopened Read More »
Park Ridge, Ill. (AANA)— The anesthesia delivery profession continues to face an on-going shortage of providers. Recognizing that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) make up an increasing share of this workforce, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists recently concluded a study to understand job satisfaction among CRNAs on a deeper level. Read more.
President Biden is expected to appoint Rear Admiral Susan Orsega, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, to the position of Acting U.S. Surgeon General. Orsega, who has served as the director of commissioned corps headquarters at the Office of the Surgeon General since March 2019, will serve as Surgeon General pending the Senate confirmation of Dr. Vivek …
Biden to Appoint Nurse as Acting Surgeon General Read More »
This new resource, developed by the AANA Dental Advisory Panel, describes unique practice considerations related to the shared airway for office-based dental sedation and anesthesia. Read more.
The AANA shared a study in BMJ Open looked at the efficacy of cloth masks compared to medical masks in hospital healthcare workers. The results caution against the use of cloth masks in healthcare workers due to moisture retention, reuse, and poor filtration, which could result in increased risk of infection. The study’s authors acknowledge …
Tennessee to Begin Age-Based Vaccination Wednesday, December 30, 2020 | 10:47am NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most at risk of illness and death …