Conference Full Schedule
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for 14.00 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1041019; Expiration Date 9/26/2021.
AANA designates this program as meeting the criteria for up to 4.00 CE Credits in pharmacology/therapeutics.
Register for the conference by September 3rd before the Early Bird rates expire!
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Friday, September 24, 2021
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Governor Stitt Fundraiser (more info. coming soon)
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Saturday, September 25, 2021
7:30 a.m.
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Registration & Breakfast for Attendees with Exhibitors
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7:45 - 8:00 a.m.
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Opening Statements & Welcome - OANA President, Leah Coyle, CRNA
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8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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General Session
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CRNAs: The Pandemic Surge Team Provider Speaker: Jonathan Alvarado, MS, ARNP, CRNA
Learning Objective:
- Describe the importance of planning for a pandemic wave.
- Describe the skills necessary in the ICU departments and the relationship between a pandemic surge and surgical department closures.
- Describe the unique differences between other APPs and CRNAs in a pandemic response team.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
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General Session
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CRNA Transition to Independent Practice Speaker: Jonathan Alvarado, MS, ARNP, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the common misconceptions about the transition from a supervised to independent practice environment.
- Describe areas in which CRNAs must be comfortable prior to accepting a job as independent provider.
- Describe areas in current practices that are useful or hindering their development and preparation for a successful transition.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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Break with Exhibitors
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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General Session
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*Opioid Free Anesthesia Speaker: Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA
Learning Objective:
- Describe the pathophysiology of surgical pain and the pharmacologic options for treating it.
- List the side effects that limit the effectiveness of opioids in acute surgical pain management.
- Illustrate how to use the medications available to create an opioid-free anesthetic.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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General Session
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*Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Speaker: Tom Baribeault
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the pathophysiology of LAST
- Describe the risk factors for LAST
- List the treatments for LAST
12:30 -1:45 p.m.
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Lunch w/Members and OANA Business Meeting
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1:45 -2:45 p.m.
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General Session
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AANA Update Speaker: Jenny Schmitt, APRN-CRNA
Learning Objectives
- Describe trends in AANA membership demographics, education, employment, and public relations.
- State and discuss current nurse anesthesia legislative initiatives and strategies, as well as issues affecting practice.
- State and discuss initiatives regarding CRNA Wellness, PAC, and research
2:45 -3:45 p.m.
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General Session
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The Business of Anesthesia: Micro and Macro Environments of Anesthesia and a Tutorial on How to Start an Anesthesia Business Part 1 Speaker: Tracy Young, MSN, MBA, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key elements and players in the Macroeconomics of Anesthesia.
- Identify how to start an anesthesia business.
- Identify staffing options for Anesthesia departments.
- Anesthesia Trends and the future of Anesthesia.
3:45 -4:15 p.m.
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Break with Exhibitors
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4:15-5:15 p.m.
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General Session
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The Business of Anesthesia: Micro and Macro Environments of Anesthesia and a Tutorial on How to Start an Anesthesia Business Part 2 Speaker: Tracy Young, MSN, MBA, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key elements and players in the Macroeconomics of Anesthesia.
- Identify how to start an anesthesia business.
- Identify staffing options for Anesthesia departments.
- Anesthesia Trends and the future of Anesthesia.
5:15-7:15 p.m.
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Happy Hour with Exhibitors
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Sunday, September 26, 2021
7:00-7:30 a.m.
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Breakfast for Attendees with Exhibitors
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7:30-8:30 a.m.
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General Session
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Point of Care Ultrasound Testing Speaker: Tom Baribeault, MS, ARNP, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- List the point-of-care ultrasound tests available to the anesthesia provider.
- Describe how to perform each exam.
- Demonstrate the sono-anatomy and how to interpret the images.
8:30-9:30 a.m.
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General Session
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*Concepts in Fluid Management Speaker: Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- Define traditional, zero balance, and goal-directed fluid therapy.
- Describe how to administer each type of fluid therapy
- List indications for each type of fluid therapy.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
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General Session
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Mentoring Speaker: Lisa Riedel, DNP, MS, CRNA
Learning Objective:
- Discuss the importance of being a mentor and seeking out someone to mentor you.
10:30-11:00 a.m.
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Break with Exhibitors
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11:00 a.m.-Noon
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General Session
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Entrepreneurship with a Health Care Focus Speaker: Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common traits and misconceptions of entrepreneurs.
- Discuss the types of business structures that entrepreneurs have to choose from.
- Identify the key components of a good business plan and financial statements.
- Identify unique considerations and hurdles of healthcare businesses such as Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statutes.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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General Session
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Proper Patient Selection for ASCs with Special Focus on OSA Speaker: Tracy Young, MSNA, MBA, CRNA
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss healthcare trends leading to the rapid expansion of Ambulatory Surgery in the US.
- Identify evidence-based ASC patient selection guidelines.
- Identify unique risk factors associated with ASC care.
- Discuss tools used to screen patients for OSA. Identify evidence-based treatment options for patients with OSA in AS
1:00 p.m.
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Closing Remarks - Leah Coyle, CRNA, OANA President
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1:30 p.m.
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Post- Conference Session Presented by Tom Baribeault, MSN, CRNA Additional Registration Required - 2 hours of lecture
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1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of Acute Surgical Pain
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2:30-3:30 p.m.
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*Complex Acute Surgical Pain Management (For Highly Opioid Tolerant Patients)
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*Denotes approved pharmacology/therapeutics credits.
Register for the conference by September 3rd before the Early Bird rates expire!
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