About the CANA Annual Fall Meeting
CANA 2024 Annual Fall Meeting
Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27, 2024
Join us for the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology’ Annual Fall Meeting, October 25 – 27, 2024 in Newport Beach, CA! CANA meetings are an opportunity for you to learn from CRNA experts and peers, while our virtual platform allows you to connect with other California CRNAs, NARs, and our partners.
The program is now available below – stay tuned for updates!
This educational program is designed to meet the requirements for 9.25 Class A CE credits. An application for credit hours is pending. Total hours approved are subject to change.
Sponsorship
Sponsoring with CANA through our Annual Sponsorship Program presents a unique opportunity for companies seeking strategic partnerships within the healthcare sector. Our tiered sponsorship options offer a variety of benefits, ranging from exhibit booths at events and pre/post-conference attendee lists to extensive recognition on social media channels, event websites, and e-newsletters reaching over 2000 members.
Individual event sponsorships are also available.
Registration Now Open!
Fees increase on September 27, so register early!
- Member CRNA – $499
- Non-Member CRNA – $599
- RN – $349
- Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR) – $125
- Retired CRNA – $125
Registration Discounts Available!
Group Discount
Register with a group of 5 or more, and receive a 10% discount of of each individual registration!
New Grad Discount
Are you new grad who is within their first year out of CRNA school? Then you qualify a 10% discount on your registration.
Book Your Hotel Room!
CANA has arrange for a discounted block of sleeping rooms at the host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Book your room online here.
Location:
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Room Rate:
- $229 (single/double occupancy)
- $254 (triple occupany)
- $279 (quad)
The resort destination fee is waived for those who book rooms within the CANA block. The destination fee includes: Wifi in guest room; comp club rentals at the Back Bay Golf Course; 2-hour comp beach cruiser rentals; bottled water in guest room daily; beach kits; and access to property pools and gym.
Cut-off Date: October 1, 2024
Discounted hotel rooms will be available until this date or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first.
Program
This year’s program will feature a series of lectures, demonstrations as well as digital poster presentations. Scroll down for details.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
| 2:30 – 5:00 PM | Interactive Workshop – TBD Separate registration for this workshop is required. |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
| 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM | Registration |
| 7:00 – 10:00 AM | Exhibitor Load-in & Set-up |
| 7:30 – 9:00 AM | CANA Board Meeting & Members’ Business Meeting Session is open to current CANA Members ONLY. |
| 9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:15 – 10:00 AM | Educational Session TBD |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Transition To Practice Program Effects on Certifies Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Satisfaction and Retention: A Systematic Review Presenter: Britainie De Garbott, BSN, RN (NAR – DNP Class ’24) |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | GLP 1 Presenter: Andy Baum, CRNA |
| 12:30 – 1:45 PM | Special Lunch Presentation by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc. |
| 1:45 – 2:30 PM | Gastric Ultrasound Presenter: Andy Baum, CRNA |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Relaxing During A Busy Life – A Special Presentation by the CANA Wellness Committee Presenters: Charles A Griffis, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, UCLA School of Nursing, Amanda Farris, DNAP, CRNA, University of Southern California, Dianna Heikkila, PhD, CRNA – Samuel Merritt University, Jewell Morris, DNAP, CRNA, University of Southern California |
| 2:30 – 3:30 PM | RN Breakout Session – Panel Discussion: How to Get Into the CRNA Program of Your Dreams Presenters: Jakkarin “Jake” Sareerak, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, UC Davis, Ann Singleton, DNAP, CRNA, UC Irvine, and Paula Belson, PhD, CRNA, FAANA |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Compliance with State Statutes and Regulations Presenter: Melanie Rowe, CRNA |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | RED Talks Join us for our annual RED Talks session & competition – a quick fire lecture series featuring DNAP/DNP candidates from across California CRNA programs. Featuring: Assessing Baseline Fresh Gas Flow Rates and Creating Best Practice Recommendations for Low Flow Anesthesia – Presented by Sasha Hourany, Norman Kung, Kha Nguyen – National University More to be announced! |
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Exhibitor Fair |
| 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Annual PAC Fundraiser Details coming soon! |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Kickball / Yoga |
| 8:30 – 9:30 AM | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:45 – 10:15 AM | Incorporating Sound Bath Practice into Your CRNA Practice (Demo and Lecture) Presenter: Huy Vo, MSN, CRNA, UCLA |
| 10:15 – 11:00 AM | Dural Puncture Epidural Presenter: Ora Bollinger, MSN, CRNA, Samuel Merritt University |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Pediatrics Anesthesiology Update Presenter: Linda Yi, CRNA, UC Irvine |
| 12:00 – 12:15 PM | Break with Exhibitors |
| 12:15 – 1:00 PM | Educational Session TBD |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Protecting your Practice Presenter: Elizabeth Blu Bamgbose, PhD, CRNA, USC Keck School of Medicine |
Poster Presentations
During the Fall Symposium, attendees are encouraged to view the DNAP/DNP projects by our nurse anesthesia residents via the digital poster presentations.
Featured Posters
Screening Protocol for Patients Positive for Cocaine or Methamphetamine Presenting to Elective Surgery and Anesthesia
Authors: Laurent Estrada, Jake Abel, Omar Silva – USC
Oral Decontamination for the Prevention of Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications
Authors: Nick Simmons, Terrie Chien, Phoebe Wong – USC
The Disparity in Epidural Analgesia Use for Black Parturients: An Integrative Review
Authors: Elena Martinez, Melanie Janson, Yan Zhu – USC
Ketamine for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: An Integrated Literature Review With Practice Recommendations
Authors: Larissa Faktorovich, Hannah Knutson, Cathy Faughender – USC
Anesthetic Considerations for Patients On Hallucinogenic Drug
Authors: Tony Guevara, Hannah Kang, CeCe Wang – USC
Managing Anxiety in Parents of Pediatric Patients in the Preoperative Period: A Literature Review with Considerations for Anesthesia Practice
Authors: Erika Sormin, Chelsea Chavez, Jaclyn Gabbert – USC
The Efficacy of Preoperative Hypnosis As A Treatment For Postoperative Pain
Authors: Divya Manilal, Brian Gombodorj, Natalie Munoz – USC
Assessing Baseline Fresh Gas Flow Rates and Creating Best Practice Recommendations for Low Flow Anesthesia
Authors: Sasha Hourany, Norman Kung, Kha Nguyen – National University
Developing a Risk Assessment Tool to Predict Postoperative Pneumonia in Thoracic Surgery Patients
Authors: Olivia Caldwell, Sarah Cook, Hayden Johnston, Zachary Petterson – National University
Exploring Anesthesia Practitioners’ Perception of Ambulatory Surgery Center Patient Safety Culture
Authors: Caroline Card, Caroline Cline, Danae Doll – National University
Development of a Surgical Cricothyrotomy Training Module
Authors: Leyla Kousari, Meghan McDermott, Paul John Tesorero – National University