The Professional Practice Division provides evidence-based resources to support nurse anesthesia practice
Be Informed
- Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System recalled due to unexpected failed state while in use or idle, August 10, 2018
- Rising numbers of deaths involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogs, including Carfentanil, and increased usage and mixing with non-opioids, July 11, 2018
- Open Comment Opportunity Through July 31, 2018 - The Joint Commission NPSG to Reduce Harm from Anticoagulant Therapy
- Accepting Applications June 1 to September 30, 2018: FDA Innovation Challenge for Devices to Prevent and Treat Opioid Use Disorder, May 30, 2018
The Professional Practice Manual for the CRNA contains AANA anesthesia standards, scope of practice, practice and policy considerations, and position statements relevant to nurse anesthesia practice.
- Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Scope of Nurse Anesthesia Practice
- Code of Ethics for the CRNA
Practice Management
- Anesthesia Contract
- Business Checklists
- Employment
- Tools and Templates
- Pain Management
Health and Wellness / Peer Assistance
- Emotional and Mental Well-Being
- Workplace Wellness
- Substance Use Disorder
- Anesthetists in Recovery
- AANA Peer Assistance Helpline: 800-654-5167
Facility Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- AAAASF
- AAAHC
- DNV GL Healthcare
- Other accreditation agencies
Clinical Practice Resources
- Infection Control
- Obstetrics
- Ketamine Infusion
- Malignant Hyperthermia
- Other clinical topics
Evidence-Based Practice
- Ask a Clinical Question
- Conduct Research
- Critical Appraisal
- Integrate the Evidence
- Evaluate Outcomes
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Drug Shortages
- Recalls
- Safety Alerts
- Comment Letters
State Law and Practice
- 50 State Legislative and Regulatory
Practice Requirements - Opt-Outs and Federal Supervision Requirements
- Office Surgery and Anesthesia
- Working with Podiatrists or Dentists
