CANA 2022 Annual Fall Meeting

About the CANA Fall Meeting

CANA 2022 Annual Fall Meeting
Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30

The California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (CANA) is pleased to invite you to our upcoming CANA 2022 Annual Fall Meeting, held Friday-Sunday, October 28-30, 2022 at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.

We are thrilled to be returning to in-person meetings and all of the CE, networking, and exhibits that you know and love at CANA meetings.

Scroll down to view the program or download the PDF program here.

Onsite registration is available. If you are looking to register, please visit us at the Ambassador Ballroom. We can process your registration there.

Sponsorship

Interested in sponsoring the CANA 2022 Annual Fall Meeting?

CANA represents nearly 1900 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Nurse Anesthesia Residents (NARs) in California. In addition to providing outstanding care and services as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), California CRNAs are administrators, department heads, and purchasers of anesthesia equipment. This is your opportunity to showcase your products and services to major decision makers in their field.

Program

CE Credit:

This educational program is designed to meet the requirements for 14.25 Class A CE credits. An application for credit hours is pending. Total hours approved is subject to change.

Day 1 – Friday, October 28

12:00 — 12:15 PM | Welcome Remarks

Welcome remarks provided by CANA Programs Committee Chair, Daniel Bell, RN, CRNA, DNP.

12:15 — 1:15 PM | Wellness and Suicide Prevalence and Prevention for SRNAs

In order to investigate the causes and prevention of suicide in student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs), a mixed methods survey study was conducted of all program directors and a sample of randomly chosen SRNAs. Results indicated that SRNAs and faculty have elevated stress levels. There was an association between suicidal ideation in SRNAs and depression, lack of perceived agency, and elevated anxiety in the classroom. SRNAs reported mental health challenges, depression, and anxiety. Wellness is a never-ending, essential, and continually evolving effort. In an effort to share the results of the study and continue to educate those who are able to help others in need, this lecture will confirm suicide is preventable with compassionate intervention.

Speakers:
Elizabeth Bamgbose, Ph.D., CRNA, USC Keck School of Medicine
Charles Griffis, Ph.D., CRNA

1:15 — 2:15 PM | Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems in Anesthesiology and Preoperative Medicine (Part 1)

This lecture will review the potential of AI and autonomous systems in Perioperative settings.

Speaker:

Maxime Cannesson, PhD, MD, UCLA

2:15 — 2:45 PM | Refreshment Break

2:45 — 3:30 PM | Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems in Anesthesiology and Preoperative Medicine (Part 2)

This lecture will review the potential of AI and autonomous systems in Perioperative settings.

Speaker:

Maxime Cannesson, PhD, MD, UCLA

3:30 — 4:00 PM | Thriving in an ACT Practice Model

The presentation will elucidate the dynamics of working in an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) practice model. An ACT is a combination of physician anesthesiologists paired with CRNAs, anesthesiology trainees, and/or anesthesia assistants. In this model, the CRNA functions as the primary caretaker of the patient 100% of the time throughout the perioperative phases. The session will include a review of the various anesthesia coverage models and highlight aspects that can aid with thriving in an ACT practice.

Speaker:
Nilu Patel, DNAP, CRNA

4:00 — 5:00 PM | NAR R.E.D. Talk (Research Education Dissemination: Anesthesia Solutions)

Perioperative Management of Patients with CIEDs
Presenter: W. Tom Roschek III, BSN, RN, DNP, NAR, Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia

Blood Product Refusal Form: A Perioperative Pilot Project
Presenters: Howard Booth, DNP, NAR; Alexander Honore, NAR; Andrea Marquez, NAR; and Carlos del Portillo, NAR, Loma Linda University School of Nursing

The Harmful Environmental Effects of Anesthetic Gases: A Literature Review With Practice Recommendations
Presenters: Anthony L. Trejo BSN, NAR and Kyle Gaddy, NAR, USC Keck School of Medicine

5:00 — 6:30 PM | Exhibit Fair

All attendees are invited to join us for the Exhibit Fair! Join us for an extra spooky Halloween-themed Exhibitor Fair at this year’s CANA Fall Meeting! Enjoy some trick-or-treating with our exhibitors, along with our usual exciting raffle prize drawing, and delicious hors d’oeuvres and cocktails! Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Bringing your family to Palm Springs? We welcome your children to the reception for a little early trick or treating! Pumpkin bags will be provided, just bring your own costume (optional)!

Day 2 – Saturday, October 29

7:00 — 8:00 AM | NorCal vs. SoCal Kickball Tournament

Get ready for the second annual NorCal vs. SoCal Kickball Tournament! Who will win this year? Join other attendees out on the Monte Luna lawn to see who will take home this year’s bragging rights!

7:00 — 8:00 AM | Breakfast

8:00 — 8:15 AM | Welcome Remarks

Welcome remarks provided by CANA Programs Committee Chair, Daniel Bell, RN, CRNA, DNP.

8:15 — 10:00 AM | CRNAs as Innovators

Innovator (noun): a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products. CRNAs are so much more than their practice. In this session, participants will hear from CRNAs who’ve taken their experience and their skills and applied it to products and endeavors outside of the practice of nurse anesthesia. Presenters will discuss how their idea came to fruition from ideation to development to execution and profitability.

Speakers:
Gabriel Punsalan, CRNA, MS, IVOS Medical
Nicholas Perrenoud, CRNA, MSN, HAI Solutions
Maxime Cannesson, PhD, MD, UCLA

10:00 — 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing

Join our exhibiting partners in the Exhibit Hall for refreshments and networking or take a moment to view posters from our NAR members.

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM | AB5/AB2257 Update

How have 1099 CRNAs navigated their practice since the passing of AB5 and it’s replacement AB2257? In this session, you’ll hear from current independent CRNAs as they navigate AB5/AB2257 3-years later, as well as get clarification on the topic from a broad legal standpoint.

Speakers:
Johnny Garza, CRNA, Cloud Nine Nursing Anesthesia
John Gianitsis, CRNA, Kaiser Permanente
Kelly Mac Millan, MPA, Political Solutions
Monica Miller, Sacramento Advisors, LLC
Melanie Rowe, CRNA, University of California Davis

12:00 — 1:00 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors

1:00 — 2:00 PM | Task Force Report: Considerations for Full Practice Authority Among Nurse Anesthetists in California

The 2021-22 CANA Board of Directors designated a cohort of CRNAs, representing varying types of practice, with forming a task force to investigate and explore full practice authority for nurse anesthetists in California. The group spent nearly a year in discovery mode, with an aim to better understand the needs of CRNAs and how best to define how full practice authority should be defined in California. The task force has compiled a set of succinct recommendations for the BOD and membership to consider, in hopes the future of nurse anesthesia practice in California will be impacted for the better with an increase in the scope of practice.

Speakers:
Elizabeth Bamgbose, Ph.D., CRNA, USC Keck School of Medicine
Loretta Gibson, CRNA

2:00 — 3:00 PM | 2022 Legislative Update

CANA’s lobbyists will provide a general legislative update for California, covering the “state of the state”, including key legislation that should be top of mind, as we head into election season. Time for Q&A will be provided.

Speakers:
Kelly Mac Millan, MPA, Political Solutions
Monica Miller, Sacramento Advisors, LLC

3:00 — 3:30 PM | Refreshment Break with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing

Join our exhibiting partners in the Exhibit Hall for refreshments and networking or take a moment to view posters from our NAR members.

3:30 — 5:00 PM | CANA Board & Business Meeting

5:00 — 5:45 PM | NAR Networking Social

Our Nurse Anesthesia Residents are invited to join their peers for a short networking reception to end Day 2! A cash bar will be available.

6:00 — 9:00 PM | PAC Event

Sign up to attend the CANA PAC Event on Saturday night!

We have the entire venue and bar to ourselves! Pinz & Pints is located at our Conference resort and we even have outside patio space with cornhole.

The strength of our voice is Sacramento to advocate for our practice depends on sustaining investors. We have so much work to do in 2023 and 2024! CANA PAC wants to thank those who have supported us so far AND encourage more CRNAs in CA to join us with a monthly, ‘set it and forget it’ contribution. Use this link to start your monthly investment NOW and we’ll see you in your totally awesome 80s outfit! Or use the link above/below for a single ticket.

Can’t make this event? Sponsor a future CRNA and let them have a fun evening and network opportunity!

How to join in the fun:

Option 1 — Current CANA PAC donors:

Sustaining CANA PAC Investors at the $50+/month level are welcome for FREE (+one drink ticket) – RSVP to mrowern@yahoo.com
CRNAs who have been equally supportive of CANA PAC in 2022 get in for FREE (+one drink ticket) – RSVP to mrowern@yahoo.com

Option 2 — Become a CANA PAC monthly donor at the $50+/month level

Option 3 — All other CRNAs, future CRNAs and guests, $150 please purchase your ticket(s) using the link below.

SCROLL DOWN TO THE REGISTRATION SECTION BELOW TO REGISTER

Please reach out for any questions or clarifications!

Melanie Rowe CRNA

CANA PAC Chair

CANA Practice Director

mrowern@yahoo.com

Day 3 – Sunday, October 30

7:00 — 8:00 AM | Yoga on the Lawn

Start your day off with a refreshing hour of yoga on the Master’s Plaza lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats; however, a limited number will be available.

7:00 — 8:00 AM | Breakfast

8:00 – 8:15 AM | Welcome Remarks

Welcome remarks provided by CANA Programs Committee Chair, Daniel Bell, RN, CRNA, DNP.

8:15 — 9:30 AM | Improving Precepting

This session will provide an overview of the research showing the treatment of learners in the healthcare field over the last 20 years, including trigger film analysis, and the creation of an education course for CRNA clinical educators.

Speakers:
Sass Elisha, EdD, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN
Alicia Aaron Johnson, MSW, RN, SRNA
Erica Martinez
Micheala Holland

9:30 — 10:30 AM | Poster Presentations

POSTER 1: Second Victim Programs within the Hospital Setting: An Extensive Literature Review with Practice Recommendation
Author: Chelsie Arnold, DNAP, CRNA

POSTER 2: Improving Financial Support for Nurse Anesthesia Residents: Literature Review with Policy Recommendations
Authors: Gary Wei, NAR; Hope Kassel, NAR; and Kristina Korte, NAR, USC Keck School of Medicine

POSTER 3: Assessing Burnout in Certified Nurse Anesthetists During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Cesar Rivera, BSN, NAR; Joseph Gibson, BSN, NAR; and Zhi Jing, BSN, CRNA, USC Keck School of Medicine

POSTER 4: The Most Reliable Method of Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring in Obese Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia: An Extensive Literature Review with Best Practice Recommendations
Authors: Ryan Goodwin BSN, NAR and Steven Valenzuela BSN, NAR, USC Keck School of Medicine

POSTER 5: The Harmful Environmental Effects of Anesthetic Gases: A Literature Review with Practice Recommendations
Authors: Kyle Gaddy, NAR and Tony Trejo, NAR, USC Keck School of Medicine

POSTER 6: Integration of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Simulation Curriculum in Nurse Anesthesia Education
Authors: Matt Kook, NAR; Jasmin Kung, NAR; and So Hee Guo, NAR, USC Keck School of Medicine

POSTER 7: Comparing Quantitative & Qualitative Monitoring of Intraoperative Neuromuscular Blockade: An Integrated Review of Best Practice Recommendations
Author: Lauren Del Rio, NAR, USC Keck School of Medicine

POSTER 8: The Practice of Mindfulness Meditation, a Tool to Enhance Stress Tolerance and Resilience Among Graduate Nursing Students
Authors: Laura Fairbanks, NAR and Rebecca Hawkey, NAR, Loma Linda University School of Nursing

POSTER 9: Interprofessional Awareness Tool in Pressure Injury Prevention
Author: Joshua Toppenberg, NAR, Loma Linda University School of Nursing

POSTER 10: Emergence Delirium Prevention in American Veterans Diagnosed With Post-Traumatic Disorder
Authors: Kristen Roman, CRNA, Cedars-Sinai; Ignacio Diaz, CRNA; and Jena Borgonia, CRNA

10:00 – 11:00 AM | RN session - Becoming a CRNA

We are so glad you are interested in becoming a CRNA and welcome to Fall CANA 2022! During this JAM-packed one-and-a-half-hour session current NAR’s from various programs in the state will show you the way to becoming a CRNA. This is your opportunity to learn the next steps necessary to make the leap & give you an inside look into the life of a Nurse Anesthesia Resident (NAR).

Following the discussion panel, we invite you to join us in getting some hands-on experience! Skills stations will be set up for you to practice basic airway skills, intubation, & more!

Speakers:
Juvid Virtudes, NAR, National University
Laurent Estrada, NAR, USC
Cecilia Wang, NAR, USC
Howard Booth, NAR, Loma Linda University
Meron Admassu, NAR, Samuel Merritt University
Allison Bouck, NAR, Samuel Merritt University
Michaela Holland, BSN, RN, NAR, Kaiser Permanente

Moderated by:
Mario Barandarian, CRNA

10:30 – 11:00 AM | Refreshment Break with Exhibitors

Join our exhibiting partners in the Exhibit Hall for refreshments and networking.

11:00 AM — 1:00 PM | Past, Present, Future of CRNA Education / Credential

Our Past
The need for anesthesia. Robert Liston the surgeon.
1861-1865 Civil War: Budlinger & Catherine Lawrence’s first chloroform administration

1900 Florence Henderson and open drop anesthesia (with demonstration video)
Education
1877 Sister Mary Bernard training nurses in the art of anesthesia
1900 Alice Magaw first anesthesia training program (6 weeks long)
1931 AANA founded
1945 First exam for nurse anesthetist entry into practice
1956 – CRNA credential
1975 COA established
1978 First Master’s degree program (KPSA)
2007 First DNAP program (VCU)
2022 COA mandates a doctoral degree for entry to practice
DNAP and DNP for CRNA
Doctoral degrees similarities and differences (practice and Ph.D.)
DNAP and DNP similarities and key differences
What educational pathway is right for you

Other professions transformation to doctoral degrees
Impacts on their profession
Impacts on their title

Implications for CRNA credential with doctoral education
Deciphering each word that composes the title of CRNA
Where the CRNA title is today relative to other professions
Examining AANA’s title change

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesiology (Anesthetist) proposition
How would that work for MSNAs, DNPs, and DNAPs

A lively discussion then is invited.

Speaker:
Omar Abou-Harb, DNAP, CRNA

1:00 — 1:30 PM | CANA Wellness Committee Session: Burnout in CRNAs and NARs

Abundant studies have documented the negative impact of burnout. Burnout lowers quality of life, performance level, and organizational commitment, and sometimes increases the desire to leave a profession altogether. But how do you know you’re burned out and how can you help prevent it? This session will provide you with the basic skills to help identify, combat, and even prevent burnout.

Speakers:
Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA
Jewell Morris, NAR
Anna Lai Mark, CRNA

1:30 PM | Meeting Adjourns

Registration & Lodging

Meeting Registration

Registration allows entrance into all meeting sessions, the Exhibitor Fair & Reception, and access to meals and breaks provided. Single-Day registration allows access to just your selected day’s activities.

Pricing:

Full Conference Registration
- CRNA: $549
- SRNA/Retired CRNA: $125
- RN: $350

Single-Day Registration
- CRNA: $250
- SRNA/Retired CRNA: $100
- RN: $175

To submit your registration, click the button below and complete the registration form and payment.

CRNA Group Discount

CRNAs and RNs will receive a 10% discount off of the prevailing registration if you register 5 or more CRNAs / RNs! Contact us today for the discount code.

Restrictions:

All members of the group must be a CRNA or RN.
A request for the group discount must be sent via email with all members of your group listed and copied.

Sign up to attend the CANA PAC Event on Saturday night!

We have the entire venue and bar to ourselves! Pinz & Pints is located at our Conference resort and we even have outside patio space with cornhole.

Can’t make this event? Sponsor a future CRNA and let them have a fun evening and network opportunity!

How to join in the fun:

Option 1 — Current CANA PAC donors:

Sustaining CANA PAC Investors at the $50+/month level are welcome for FREE (+one drink ticket) – RSVP to mrowern@yahoo.com
CRNAs who have been equally supportive of CANA PAC in 2022 get in for FREE (+one drink ticket) – RSVP to mrowern@yahoo.com

Option 2 — Become a CANA PAC monthly donor at the $50+/month level

Option 3 — All other CRNAs, future CRNAs and guests, $150 please purchase your ticket(s) using the link below.

Please reach out for any questions or clarifications!

Melanie Rowe CRNA

CANA PAC Chair

CANA Practice Director

Sponsor an NAR

Sponsor an NAR to attend the CANA 2022 Fall Meeting! The student’s registration will include access to all sessions and social functions, including the Exhibitor Fair and lunch. The registration fee for NARs is $125.

There are two ways to sponsor: Select the optional add-on on your registration form OR use this standalone sponsorship form below.

You will be prompted to either enter a student’s name or allow CANA to select the NAR on your behalf.

Donations are managed through the CANA Foundation and therefore are tax deductible.

Sponsor an NAR

Lodging

9/2 Update: After previously selling out, a limited number of additional rooms have been added to the room block and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

CANA has arranged for discounted lodging at the host hotel, the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.

Location: 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, California, 92270

Room Rate: $219/night (plus taxes and fees)*
*The nightly resort fee has been waived for those who book their rooms under CANA’s room block.

Reserve your room today to take advantage of these benefits:

Waived Resort Fee ($37/day)*
15% Spa discount
15% Golf discount
Group Room Rate available 3 days pre/post the conference date based on the availability of standard rooms
Premium Wi-Fi access
Two drinks per stay at any resort bar (well drink, house wine or domestic beer)
Access to Little Links Miniature Golf Course
Two-hour bike rental per stay for up to 2 guests

Cut-off Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Rooms in the discounted room block are available until this date or until sold out (whichever comes first – book early).

Reserve Your Room

Program Terms & Conditions

View the CANA Program Terms & Conditions here including the health & safety information and registration Cancellation Policy.

About the CANA Fall Meeting