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August Presidential Newsletter

Stay up to date on the latest NYSANA news.

In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, recaps the AANA Annual Congress and highlights upcoming NYSANA events you won't want to miss!

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July Presidential Newsletter

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, reminds voting members to vote in the NYSANA Board of Directors 22-23 Election and review the proposed bylaws changes. More news on the upcoming Fall Educational Meeting is also highlighted! 

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June Presidential Newsletter

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, updates the membership on legislative news and strategies, and introduces the NYSANA Fall Meeting! This newsletter was brought to you by Paramount Specialty Training.

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Meet your 2022 - 2023 NYSANA Board of Directors Candidates

We are pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2022 - 2023 Board of Directors! The candidates were announced at the NYSANA Business Meeting on May 1, 2022. Learn more about each candidate here. 

Electronic voting will open on Monday, July 11 at 9:00 AM and close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, July 26.

May 2022 Newsletter

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, updates the membership on NYS Congressional and Senate Lines, Nurses Week, DEI Taskforce & Wellness Events and more! 

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April 2022 Newsletter

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, recaps the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, discusses implementation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Taskforce, shares Spring Educational Meeting updates, and more! 

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March 2022 Newsletter

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, discussed important updates and announcements such as Legislative News, results from the latest PAC Challenge, Spring Educational Meeting updates, and more! 

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Inside Edition Interviews NYSANA Past President, Yana Krmic, and AANA President, Dina Velocci, on Burnout from Healthcare Workers as a Result of COVID-19

Inside Edition goes in-depth on healthcare worker burnout in their latest article, "Plagued With COVID-Related PTSD and Burnout, the Healthcare Worker's Vocation to Help Endures Even 2 Years On". Yana Krmic, NYSANA Immediate Past President, and Dina Velocci, AANA President, share their experiences on worker burnout and the impact COVID-19 has had on healthcare workers.

The AANA offers support, information, and helpful resources through their Peer Assistance program. Learn more here or call their helpline at 800-654-5167. 

"Burnout, addiction issues, PTSD and misinformation battles are just some of the trials healthcare professionals continue to endure two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. So what keeps them going? The overwhelming calling to help others.

It has been two years since COVID-19 brought the U.S. and world at large to its knees, spurring sudden lockdowns, travel restrictions and work-from-home orders. Then came mask mandates, restaurant closures, crowd size limitations and grocery shortages. 

But with the same fears and anxieties came a commitment to protecting one another, a dedication to finding safe ways to keep in touch with loved ones, and most of all, support for frontline workers who have put their lives at risk to help others."

“You’re used to providing anesthesia care and saying to patients in the pre-op area, ‘I’ll give you something to go to sleep. You’re going to wake up, I’ll see you in the recovery room,’” nurse anesthetist Yana Krmic told Inside Edition Digital. Krmic was also the previous president of the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists. “Now, [you're] giving them the same anesthetics and realizing that you don’t know if they’re going to wake up.”

Watch the video and read the full article from Inside Edition here.

NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, Recognized in New York State Labor Power 100 List!

Our very own NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, was named to @City and State NY 2022 New York State Labor Power 100 List. This recognition highlights local leaders who are waging battles on behalf of the state’s workers.

This nomination recognizes Giovanna and the role NYSANA plays in pushing the state Legislature to broaden the responsibilities of CRNAs by passing scope of practice for CRNAs. Giovanna continues to advocate for CRNAs to operate without physician supervision by law – which we’ve been able to do during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the executive orders.

View Giovanna's tribute and see who else made the list!

February 2022 Newsletter

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In this month's newsletter, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, discussed important updates and announcements such as Legislative News, Upcoming NYSANA Events, and more! 

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NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, Published in Dentistry Today

Dentistry Today, the Nations Leading Clinical News Magazine for Dentists, published NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar's op-ed piece on "The Importance of Safe Anesthesia During Dental Care".

"Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. During February, National Children’s Dental Health Month, it is important to know how to keep your child’s teeth healthy and that they have access to safe dental care in New York. As president of the New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists and a mother of 4, I encourage parents to not only teach their children good dental habits, but also work with their dental team to help ensure the delivery of sedation or safe anesthesia care is provided by a qualified, licensed anesthesia professional such as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)."

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AANA CEO Search Underway

Applications are now being accepted for position of AANA Chief Executive Officer. The AANA has partnered with Korn Ferry executive search firm to conduct a nationwide search. To work alongside Korn Ferry, the AANA Board of Directors has appointed a search committee composed of CRNAs, AANA staff, and former AANA presidents who have previous executive search experience.

As chief staff officer, the CEO provides overall staff leadership and management of Association operations, acts as a key representative and spokesperson for the AANA. The CEO serves as Executive Secretary to the Board of Directors (BOD), President and CEO of all AANA for-profit entities, and as a member of the AANA Foundation Board of Trustees. The CEO is responsible for providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership for the company and  will closely coordinate and work with the BOD and senior leadership team. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a C-suite, executive leadership role, or its equivalent is required. Previous CEO experience preferred. A postgraduate degree is required; a doctoral degree is preferred.

For a complete list of roles, duties, and qualifications, and a link to submit an application, see the online job description.

A Message from Your President

Stay up to date on the latest NYSANA news.

NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar's latest newsletter covers important updates and announcements such as Legislative, Political Action Committee, Board & District News and more! 

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NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, testifies at the NY assembly Public Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Delivery of Health Care and the Health Care Workforce

Last Wednesday, November 17, 2021, NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, took to the court room to testify in a Committee Hearing at the New York State Assembly about "Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic." The Committee was interested in assessing the lessons learned during the pandemic, including the appropriateness of Executive Orders issued by the Governor during the declared emergency period as it relates to access to health care and training requirements of health care workers. Giovanna speaks upon the unnecessary restrictions placed on CRNAs and the significance of Executive Order 4, originally issued during the height of the pandemic by former Governor Cuomo. The order suspends the health code to remove the supervision requirements for advanced practice registered nurses with a doctorate or master’s degree specializing in the administration of anesthesia. This allows for CRNAs to have full scope of practice utilization and assists in patient care and staffing workload. Giovanna continues on to discuss the important role of CRNAs and the need for a formal scope of practice in New York State.

Watch Giovanna's full testimony here.

NYSANA President, Giovanna Mahar, published in The Register Star

We're happy to announce that our President, Giovanna Mahar's, recent op-ed regarding Full Practice Authority in Veterans Healthcare was published in The Register Star, a daily newspaper published in Hudson, New York and covering all of Columbia County. 

"The current barrier to CRNA in the VA health system is an anti-competitive action recognized by the FTC, AMVETS, one of the largest veterans’ service organizations in the United States, and others. It is time to bust the healthcare monopoly within the VA and ensure our veterans have the care they need and deserve for their sacrifice and services."

Read the full article here.

 

A Message from the NYSANA Vice President

Are You Ready to Pass Our Legislation? Let's "Get It Through in '22"

NYSANA Colleagues:

It is an honor to serve the 2021-2022 term as your president. I look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as possible this year. Your board is a geographically diverse group that will assist in engagement and ask for involvement from you.

Legislative Update
On September 27, 2021, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency based on the healthcare staffing shortage and issued Executive Order 4. It was announced on October 27 that Executive Order 4 has been extended until November 26, 2021. This order suspends the health code to remove the supervision requirements for advanced practice registered nurses with a doctorate or master’s degree specializing in the administration of anesthesia. Does this sound familiar? This executive order is consistent with the previous directives as issued by former Governor Cuomo during the height of the pandemic. We now have two governors that have recognized the importance of the entire health care team. Let's build off that momentum to remind and encourage our facilities to follow the suggestions of the Governor’s executive order. Tensions are high and morale is low, full scope of practice utilization can assist in patient care and staffing workload. We are working to establish relationships with the Governor’s team and to continue to discuss the important role of CRNAs and the need for a formal scope of practice in New York State.

2021 - 2022 Goals
I have two main goals:

1. Passing our legislation, or as I like to say "Get it through in '22."
2. Engage the membership.

In my humble opinion, these two goals go hand in hand, and they involve YOU. Despite the opportunities, COVID-19 provided our profession, we’ve fallen short of our previous goals. This needs to speak to every one of us! This displays that despite the environment being ripe for change, change will not occur unless we become bigger and louder. This means that change starts with us, the NYSANA membership. So, let’s stand together and advocate for what we know we deserve, for what is long overdue and what has already been done in 49 other states. Help protect your profession and your practice!

Below are immediate steps NYSANA encourages you to take to get involved and advocate for your profession.

Read Bill S5435
In order to successfully advocate for your profession, you have to know and understand what we are fighting for as an organization. Start by reading Bill S5435. If you have any questions regarding the bill, please reach out to Chair of the Government Relations Committee, Amy Harbeck.

Read Bill S5435

Private Facebook Group For NYSANA Members and Close Supporters
Watch your email in the coming weeks for an invitation to join NYSANA's members and supporters only, Facebook Group. This group will provide a platform for NYSANA members to network with your peers, learn how to advocate for your profession, and engage with your state organization in a more personal way.

How to Talk to Your Legislators Training
Throughout the months of November and December, myself and NYSANA Lobbyist, Amy Kellogg will be traveling to each Educational District to conduct interactive trainings on "How to talk to your legislators." We will be sending out more information include dates, times and locations of these trainings in the following weeks.

CRNA Nurse Anesthesia PAC Fund
As NYSANA gears up for 2022, the NYSANA PAC is committed to supporting the advocacy of CRNAs across New York State. It is essential to have a robust PAC in order to let our voices be heard in a greater capacity. There has never before been a better time to pledge and donate! PAC is looking for CRNAs from around the state to lead fundraising teams in our upcoming efforts. Please contact Stephanie Grolemund, PAC Chair for more details at [email protected]  If you are not able to donate your time to the association, please consider donating money in any amount at Donate to the PAC

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to act as your President and spokesperson. I will work hard to encourage engagement and Get it through in ‘22! We can and we will do this - it’s time!

Respectfully,

Giovanna Mahar, DNAP, CRNA
President, NYSANA

A Message from the NYSANA President

Katherine M. Grosner receives the 2021 Goldie Brangman Award

Katherine Marina Grosner, DNP, CRNA

Every year at the Annual Fall Meeting the Goldie Brangman Award is given to a deserving SRNA. Goldie Brangman, CRNA, MEd, MBA was an accomplished CRNA and exceptional mentor. She served as the first and only African American President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and President of NYSANA from 1960 - 1961. Goldie famously treated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., after a near-fatal assassination attempt in 1958.  

This year's Goldie Brangman Award recipient is Katherine M. Grosner (University of Buffalo Nurse Anesthesia Program), Evaluating the Barriers to Opioid-Free Anesthesia for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists in Diverse Practice Settings through the Creation of a Survey Tool. Read below to learn more about Katherine, her research into opioid alternatives, what it means to her to be awarded the Goldie Brangman Award and why being a member of NYSANA is important

Why is it important to you to be a NYSANA member?
I learned the importance of being a NYSANA member as an SRNA, where I valued the opportunities to attend association meetings, such as the fall meetings in New York and Syracuse, and Advocacy day in Albany. I plan to continue my active membership as a CRNA and hope to attend more meetings in the future.  The future of healthcare is tenuous, especially in these current times, and I believe more than ever that we must stay involved and be vocal about protecting our practice, which includes staying a NYSANA member. 

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UltraCare Featured on "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid"

The life-saving work performed by CRNA’s during the pandemic and the game-changing impact of UltraCare’s innovative COVID-19 Emergency Response and Vaccine Teams was highlighted in the most recent segment of the educational television show "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid."

The segment “Med-Tech Series: Managing & Administering the COVID-19 Vaccine” tells the story of how UltraCare quickly developed and deployed teams of CRNAs and other medical professionals from around the country to fill critical care gaps in hospital ICUs and to provide life protecting vaccinations to more than 200,000 seniors at elder care facilities in several states.

NYSANA President, Yana Krmic, featured in the segment, was working at Hoboken Medical Center during the height of the pandemic as the sole APRN provider. In Yana's words, "This is a great example of how extensive CRNA practice truly is. Our knowledge, our expertise and our value have been praised by Hospital administrators, MD Intensivists, Pulmonologists, Cardiologists and other critical care professionals all across healthcare. We are no longer a secret! We are sought after professionals who have much more to offer than just giving anesthesia inside the operating room."

Check out the episode here: https://bit.ly/3j05Il8