At the time, our conversation was mostly theoretical and we were speaking of potential change.
Now that it's September, we're observing actual change.
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At the time, our conversation was mostly theoretical and we were speaking of potential change.
Now that it's September, we're observing actual change.
Read moreAndrew Olsen, CRNA passed away last week. Andrew was a respected member of his community and his death is a significant loss for the CRNA community. He was a former AZANA Secretary and a highly skilled CRNA - but most importantly, a loving father to his two children.
Read moreRecently, AZANA published a well-received article that promotes teamwork in anesthesia care from all professionals, whatever the model of care. While AZANA promotes teamwork, the ASA is labeling the APRN Licensure Compact - an initiative that allows APRNs to have multi-state licensure - as "dangerous".
Read moreDuring SB 1336 there was a great deal of discussion about modernizing the laws for CRNAs, many of which remain outdated. This was sometimes framed as "breaking up the team” or "changing standards" - a negative narrative that went so far, that in unprecedented fashion, national ASA leaders published an inflammatory video that failed to even speak to the issues at hand in Arizona.
Read moreRestoring prescriptive authority in 2017 was a significant win for CRNAs and patients alike, and healthcare consumers stand to benefit from enhanced services from CRNAs. The AZANA heard from many AANA members on the problems created by 'legislative snafu' that occurred in 2012.
Read moreThe AZANA decided to address the false perception of surgeon liability for CRNAs for one primary reason - it affects every patient we care for. And that's because the false perception was affecting every CRNA, regardless of practice model.
Read moreThe AZANA decided to address the false perception of surgeon liability for CRNAs for one primary reason - it affects every patient we care for. And that's because the false perception was affecting every CRNA, regardless of practice model.
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