Who We Are
Founded in 1931, the
American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is the professional
association representing more than 30,000 Certified Registered Nurse
Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide. The AANA promulgates education, and
practice standards and guidelines, and affords consultation to both
private and governmental entities regarding nurse anesthetists and
their practice. The AANA Foundation supports the profession through
award of education and research grants to students, faculty and
practicing CRNAs.
The AANA developed and
implemented a certification program in 1945 and instituted a recertification program in 1978. It established a mechanism for accreditation
of nurse anesthesia educational programs in 1952, which has been
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1955. In 1975,
the AANA was a leader among professional organizations in the United
States by forming autonomous multidisciplinary councils with public
representation for performing the profession's certification,
accreditation, and public interest functions. Today, the CRNA
credential is well recognized as an indicator of quality and
competence.
Mailing
Address
The American
Association of Nurse Anesthetists is headquartered at 222 S.
Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001, USA. Phone: 847-692-7050.
Fax: 847-692-6968. E-mail: info@aana.com
The AANA Federal
Government Affairs Office is located at 412 1st Street, SE, Suite
12, Washington, DC 20003. Phone: 202-484-8400. Fax: 202-484-8408.
E-mail: info@aanadc.com
Vision Statement
Recognized leaders in
anesthesia care. (March 2004)
Mission Statement
Advancing patient
safety and excellence in anesthesia. (March 2004)
Core Values
Integrity,
professionalism, advocacy and quality. (March 2004)
AANA
Motto
Supporting our
members ~ Protecting our patients. (March 2004)
Organizational Goals and Objectives Statements
Goal Statement 1: AANA and CRNAs support a culture of patient safety.
Objectives:
- Nurse anesthesia practice reflects AANA practice standards.
- Anesthesia practice is evidence-based.
- Nurse anesthesia education programs assure qualified graduates.
- Accreditation, certification, recertification and continuing education processes enhance CRNA competence.
- Only qualified anesthesia providers are permitted to administer anesthesia.
- Nurse anesthesia research contributes to improved patient care.
Goal Statement 2: AANA and CRNAs ensure the future of the nurse anesthesia profession.
Objectives:
- Health policy supports CRNA scope of practice in all anesthesia settings.
- CRNA workforce and scope of practice adequately meets societal demands.
- CRNA services are appropriately remunerated.
- CRNAs have access to affordable malpractice insurance.
- The unique contributions of nurse anesthetists are recognized and respected.
- CRNAs are empowered to promote and lobby for the profession.
- CRNAs monitor and influence significant national health policy issues.
Goal Statement 3: Members value AANA membership
Objectives:
- AANA plays a lead advoccy and public relations role for CRNA issues.
- Continuing education programs meet CRNAs' professional needs.
- Organizational communication is effective and efficient.
- Member services reflect member needs-assessment data.
- AANA services exceed member expectations.
- AANA membership exceeds 90% of eligible CRNAs.
Goal Statement 4: Organizational performance is a model for professional associations.
Objectives:
- AANA's governance and structure are mission driven and serve the needs and interests of its members.
- Resource management is priority-based.
- All programs, committees, services, activities and resource management are regularly evaluated.
- AANA and state associations partner on goals for the profession.
- Members value participation in the governance process.
- Leadership development and training activities support strategic initiatives.
- Technology effectively supports association activities and facilitates the delivery of member services.
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