CRNAs are essential for safe and timely anesthesia care in California
November 14, 2024
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play an indispensable role in California’s health care system, particularly for underserved and rural communities where anesthesia access is critical, yet limited.
Inaction by the California Department of Public Health is Threatening Access to Quality Anesthesia Care
October 1, 2024
CRNAs play a crucial role in ensuring affordable health care across California, especially in underserved and rural areas. Immediate corrective action is necessary to support CRNAs in continuing to deliver essential services and to uphold the integrity of our health care infrastructure.
California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Commends State Agency’s Clarifications of CRNA Scope of Practice
September 18, 2024
CANA President Sandra Bordi, DNP, CRNA, FAANA today issued the following statement regarding CRNAs’ independent practice authority in California.
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Featured Updates
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- Anesthesia care of COVID-19 patients
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