Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

Ep 94: Perioperative Updates for Care of Transgender Patients

As transgender patients become more common for hospitals across the country, procedures and processes continue to be updated to meet their needs. Jose D. Castillo, III, PhD, MS, CRNA, ARNP, has spent a lot of time researching this subject and educating CRNAs. Today, he’ll address some of our questions and provide us with a better understanding of how best to care for transgender patients.
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-94-perioperative-updates-for-care-of-transgender-patients/2652/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss on this show: 
2:33 – Introducing our guest today
3:58 – Why this is a timely topic
6:00 – Definitions related to the care of transgender patients 
8:20 – Pronoun use and best practices
14:30 – The different stages of transition
17:33 – Perioperative experience Sharon had
19:53 – Anesthesia considerations for transgender patients
24:15 – Common medications with hormone replacement therapy
29:10 – Be aware of your biases and prejudices for every patient you care for.
30:26 – How to get more information from our guest

Ep 93: CRNA Supervision & Direction – Its History and Relevance Today

The issue of supervision and direction within our industry has come to the forefront during the COVID pandemic, but it’s anything but a new conversation. We’ve asked Sandy Ouellette, CRNA, to give us another history lesson on the subject. It’s something she’s actively been involved with for over multiple decades. Join us as we define supervision and direction, explain how this has evolved over time, and why it’s just as relevant today.
 
Read more on this topic: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-93-crna-supervision-direction-its-history-and-relevance-today/2624/ 
 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss: 
2:36 – Sandy Ouellette joins us in the studio.
4:05 – Why we’re talking about supervision and direction.
5:35 – Why is this topic important in 2020? 
8:19 – When this concept began. 
10:57 – Changes in 1960s and 1980s
14:16 – Reimbursement for supervision
17:36 – AANA position statement on supervision vs direction
21:11 – Prescriptive authority for nurses
24:32 – Care vs Cure
27:03 – Liability
33:55 – Where are we today on this issue?  
38:41 – Best time to be a CRNA
40:52 – COVID’s impact on this  
45:05 – States opting out temporarily

Ep 92: Substance Use Disorders In Anesthesia Providers With Jack Stem

Substance use can’t be treated without open communication and discussion and that’s what we want to do on this episode. Jack Stem, Peer Assistance Advisor for Ohio, joins the show to share his own personal battle with addiction and how he’s dedicated much of his life to helping others with the same struggles. Find out what you need to know about substance use, why our profession is more vulnerable, and what you can do if someone you know is dealing with an SUD.
 
Read more on this episode here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-92-substance-use-disorders-in-anesthesia-providers-with-jack-stem/2619/ 
 
About our guest: http://www.peerassistance.jackstem.com/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss: 
1:42 – Welcome in Jack Stem
2:03 – Background on Jack and what we’re talking about.
4:43 – Jeremy remembers his first kidney stone. 
6:13 – Is this a genetic-based disease?
9:15 – A study that shows why our profession has a higher rate of addiction. 
10:41 – Medications
14:10 – Jack shares his overdose story.
15:50 – Behaviors to look for
16:50 – What to do if you suspect a peer has a problem.
19:41 – Ways people hide the substance abuse?
22:14 – Peer assistance resources available to you.
24:15 – What happens when someone gets caught diverting?
27:49 – Advice for people returning to work after substance use.
31:06 – Contact info
32:32 – Final thoughts from Jack

Ep 91: Courage to Lead - 2018-19 AANA President Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA

Our leadership series continues with this conversation with the 2018-19 AANA president, Bruce Weiner, DNP, MSNA, CRNA. He looks back on the year that just wrapped up and shares his perspective on the challenges facing the board, why leadership development was prioritized, and how the battle for reimbursement continued on.
 
Read more about this episode: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-91-courage-to-lead-2018-19-aana-president-bruce-weiner-dnp-msna-crna/2611/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
What we discuss: 
2:46 – Dr. Bruce Weiner joins us today. Some background on our guest.
5:05 – His experience with the AANA
5:52 – Highlights from his year as president.
10:23 – What millennials want.
14:38 – Leadership development
17:18 – The AANA is member driven
20:45 – Who influenced your leadership style?
24:15 – Dealing with reimbursement issues.
30:03 – What does it mean for each CRNA?
33:09 – Bruce shares a story about what he faced when he first began in the profession.
35:04 – What would you have done differently during your year?
38:48 – The sacrifices that have to be made.
 
 

Ep 90: How Association Management Can Help Your State Association

Running a state association takes a lot of work and it's made even more challenging when the board doesn't have all the tools to do the best job possible. That’s where association management companies come in. Find out how Peggy Blankenship, CAE, and Accent on Management are helping four state associations already and why it can be a big benefit to members. 
 
Read more and get additional resources here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ep-90-how-association-management-can-help-your-state-association/2606/ 
 
About our guest: https://accentonmanagementcom.wordpress.com/our-team/ 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
On today's show: 
2:12 – Welcome Peggy Blankenship to show
3:11 – Background on Peggy and her business
4:32 – Her certification and the work it took to receive it
5:27 – Why is this topic important?
7:07 – How often should organizations be reviewing governing documents?
8:17 – Communication is a key piece to this.
10:39 – Most common mistakes she sees from boards.
12:04 – Resources that CRNAs could access.
13:00 – How involved do you get with social media issues?
14:24 – Why would people want to use an association management firm?
18:49 – Are their particular clients that might not fit with your group?
20:18 – What should you look for from a management company partnership?
23:39 – How did you and your sister get into this industry together?
25:11 – How are you evaluated?
26:50 – Closing thoughts from Peggy

Ep 89: CRNA Advocacy and GRC Efforts with Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA

Gaining a seat at the table is something our profession is working diligently to achieve so CRNAs can advocate for everyone on a local, state, or federal level. This year has served as a reminder that we need to continue fighting to eliminate barriers and moving forward. Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA, is the former Chair of the AANA Government Relations Committee and dedicates much of her professional life to pushing for advocacy and increasing awareness among young CRNAs. Today she’s joins us to talk about those efforts along with all of the resources that the AANA has available to members.
 
 
Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2595 
 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
 
On Today's Show:
2:48 – Welcome Debbie Barber, DNP, CRNA
3:53 – Some background on Barber
6:38 – The importance of understanding CRNA practice.
8:47 – The resources offered up by the AANA
11:17 – Should the temporary CMS guidelines become permanent?
15:53 – The standard of care is the same
17:14 – State resources available from the AANA.
21:37 – Should students be involved in advocacy?
26:58 – The barriers facing CRNAs.
30:41 – CRNAs need to become the administrator rather than relying on someone else.
34:16 – Running for office could become a great retirement job.
37:44 – What other career would you have chosen if not CRNA?
38:57 – Final thoughts from our guest today.

Ep 88: Courage to Lead - Former AANA President Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA

The next episode in our presidential series provides a thorough look at the challenges - expected and unexpected - that AANA board members face every year. Cheryl Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA, was the AANA president in 2016-17 and she dealt with a wide range of issues that she never anticipated, including the departure of CEO Wanda Wilson.
 
 
Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2589 
 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
 
Today's show schedule: 
3:27 – Dr. Cheryl Nimmo joins us today. Here’s some background on our guest.
6:45 – Remembering her year as AANA President
10:42 – No matter how prepared you are, there are always fires popping up.
11:45 – The VA issue
13:05 – The next issue that came up was CEO Wanda Wilson deciding to retire.
15:35 – Why she used a third party to search for the new CEO.
18:40 – How the decision was viewed internally.
25:14 – The next issue with Novitas.
27:20 – Then there were all the normal initiatives the board deals with.
30:22 – Most valuable leadership lessons learned during her time.
33:31 – Two other professions she might have chosen if not for CRNA.
36:17 – Everything she’s gained personally and professionally from the AANA.

Ep 87: Arguments Against Keeping AANA Region Director Structure in Place

As the debate over whether the AANA should make the region director positions an at-large vote or maintain the current structure, we wanted to help present both sides of the debate. Today we look at the arguments against Bylaw Amendments 5 & 6 and Jeff Molter, MSN, MBA, CRNA, Mike MacKinnon, CRNA, MSN, Tracy Young, CRNA, MSNA, MBA, and Joe Rodriguez, CRNA, will provide their perspectives. The issue will be voted on Saturday, August 15, 2020. 
 
Show notes and additional resources: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/?p=2583 
 
Read more on the Bylaws here: https://www.aana.com/docs/default-source/exec-unit-my-aana-web-documents-(members-only)/goverance-docs/master-2020-proposed-bylaw-amendments-final-7-10-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=1f5ce5a1_2 
 
Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf
 
Today's show schedule: 
2:34 – Introducing our guests today.  
4:19 – Joe begins the discussion on why this issue is so important.
6:07 – Why this movement now after the issue passed?
7:21 – Mike on his belief that leadership is about choice.
9:47 – Are Amendments 5 and 6 separate issues and votes?
12:38 – The issue of a lack of member activity.
18:35 – Do you feel like you could represent California if you don’t live there?
21:23 – How the national leaders rely on regional directors.
23:29 – How the board members would be assigned.
29:47 – Would this mean candidates now have to run a national campaign?
31:55 – Will at-large voting disenfranchise minorities?
36:48 – What’s the larger question here?
41:20 – How can we increase interest in running for the board?
44:50 – The importance of face-to-face meetings with CRNAs
47:10 – Closing thoughts from our guests on this topic.