AANA Wellness and Peer Assistance 

Peer Assistance Homepage 

Hotline: 800-654-5167 

The AANA recognizes that anesthesia providers, because of their exposure and the nature of their work, may be at high risk for substance misuse.

Assistance for CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists for chemical dependency, substance misuse, and other work-related issues like harassment, violence and fitness for duty is available through:


Getting Help for Yourself and Others 

Wellness Homepage 

Professional self-care is influenced by the ability of practitioners to manage their lifestyles and happiness through personal choices and behaviors.

CRNAs and students have the responsibility, accountability, and competence to make positive choices and improve their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

The AANA Wellness Program website offers information and resources to reduce risk factors and improve health and fitness.

Index of all Wellness Milestones Columns Published Monthly in the NewsBulletin 

Student Wellness Homepage

25 Years of PA

Wake-Up 2009 Logo 200, jpg
2009 Wake-Up for Wellness Fun 5k Walk/Run Information 

Jan Stewart Memorial Wellness Lecture Series

 


The Council for Public Interest in Anesthesia (CPIA) promotes patient safety through consumer education and practitioner risk reduction strategies. CPIA Executive Director Sandra Gaynor, RN, PhD, serves as the primary staff responsible for all the CPIA activities and as Director of the AANA Wellness Program which includes the AANA Peer Assistance advocacy. Questions and
comments may be addressed to sgaynor@aana.com or 847-655-1115.