Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

There’s been a huge strain put on the anesthesia business in recent years due to the way that hospitals and surgeries have changed, and there’s some uneasiness about what it could mean for the future. Today we’ve invited NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, on to assess the state of the profession and discuss what’s to come for CRNAs as processes evolve.   Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: How hospitals have changed over the past few years to create this strain on anesthesia. (4:48) The financial truth behind hospital revenues. (11:01) Meeting the future demand for CRNAs and what it means for earnings. (16:13) Why solutions will be market-by-market. (24:41) Where do CRNAs fit into these new business models? (31:02) An explanation of how a lot of the demand is artificial. (36:49) Will the rate of growth continue for CRNAs? (40:26)   About our guest: https://northstaranesthesia.com/our-culture/leadership.html Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf  

As we begin our new clinical episodes of Beyond the Mask, we’re kicking things off with a case management and crisis management series on the different states of shock. This series is going to start out by reviewing differential diagnosis, the rationale for treatment, and the mechanism of action of the medications used to treat the crisis.   On this first part of our shock state series, we’re going to focus on anaphylaxis and share a case that we experienced. We’ll take you through the ways to identify the shock, how to treat it, and share how this case unfolded. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Details on the new podcast and what to expect from these educational shows. (2:15) How do you define shock and what’s happening in these different states. (3:47) Here’s the case we’re faced with on this episode. (5:29) The signs and symptoms that could be associated with an anaphylactic episode. (9:42) What do you in this situation? (15:42) How this case played out. (22:34) Instances of antibiotics causing anaphylaxis. (28:16)   About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/ Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Every member of the AANA is taking an active approach by paying dues and being a part of the organization, but the success of the AANA relies on participation by each and every CRNA. On this episode, we sat down with a CRNA that took that step to move out of her comfort zone and voice her opinion on issues that affected her and many of her peers. Jenny Andersen, CRNA, was a flight nurse in Alaska for many years, which is as adventurous as it sounds. But she eventually had an illness that kept her from continuing and that eventually led her to become a CRNA. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: How do you engage the member that doesn’t take an active approach? (9:55) What drove her to the microphone to speak for the first time. (13:13) How can the Board of Directors to build trust with members? (22:08) What factors drive some of the mistrust? (27:33) The guidance that Jenny would give to people who are hesitant to speak up. (33:31)   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf  

As we celebrate the release of our 200th episode, it seemed fitting to shine the spotlight on the profession as a whole and the people who devote their lives to helping others. Many CRNAs, and nurses in general, don’t give themselves enough credit for the work they do every day. So today we’re going to take a big picture look at the power of nursing and the innovation we’re doing that could change healthcare with Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Looking back on milestones from the first 199 episodes. (2:57) The statistics that provide us a clear look at where nursing is today. (8:01) The balance of men and women in CRNA profession compared to others. (25:22) How do we change the status quo in nursing? (37:57) How do you harness the power of nursing within the healthcare industry? (49:59) What is a Hackathon and what can nurses get out of this? (55:45)   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf    

The early years of anesthesia were a time when nurses proved just how valuable they were as this new world was being explored. Olive Berger, CRNA was one of the women that rose to the occasion and helped shape the profession through her work with ‘blue babies’ and with the AANA. Today we look back on her career with show historians Nancy Bruton-Maree, CRNA and Sandy Ouellette, CRNA.   Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this episode: Her early career graduating in 1922, the rise to Chief Nurse Anesthetist just nine years later, and some of her accomplishments. (6:38) The story behind the ‘blue baby’ operations and the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt that was developed for patients with cyanotic heart disease. (12:01) Details from a 1948 AANA Journal article where Ms. Berger spoke about the early anesthesia administered. (16:20) The Austin Lamont study that concluded anesthesiology should become a medical specialty. (21:19) The multiple roles she held with the NANA and then AANA. (25:22)   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

We’ve been waiting for a little while to let the cat out of the bag but it’s finally time to make an exciting announcement about the future of the podcast. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: What’s coming up for the show. (1:57) Who are the hosts and what will they be discussing? (3:02) The reason they’ve decided to host these clinical episodes. (5:34) Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Earlier this year we spoke to Marianne Cosgrove, CRNA, DNAP, APRN, PhD, on the podcast and she emailed us later about a student that would like to come on the podcast to discuss their doctoral project. At that moment, a lightbulb went off and we realized this is a great opportunity for other students to do the same. Today we’ll introduce the committee we’ve put together, explain the application process, and lay out our goals for what’s to come. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: What we’re doing with doctoral students and who will be helping us. (1:57) What was the charge for the committee? (5:30) The opportunities that arise for state associations from this process. (10:34) The details for the application process and what to expect. (12:32) If you plan to apply, here is some of the criteria that we’ll be looking for. (19:26)   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

If COVID taught us anything, it’s that it’s just as important for healthcare workers to take care of their own health as it is to take care of others. It’s a shift away from how we’ve always thought about providing care, but it’s necessary for the wellness of CRNAs and all workers. Today we’ll talk with Matthew Zinder, CRNA, who is a co-founder of the upcoming Provider Wellness Symposium, about tips and suggestions for improving yourself and we’ll find out more about what his event will offer.   Learn more about the symposium: https://www.providersymposium.com/    Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Background on this anesthesia business and how he began focusing on provider wellness. (3:08) What strategies does he utilize for wellness. (9:19) How to take the time to take care of yourself. (11:05) Details on the Provider Wellness Symposium and AANA’s involvement. (17:02) Ways to change the culture within the industry. (22:04) How they’re helping with student wellness. (28:45) What his parting message is for everyone. (36:36)   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf      

Any CRNA who’s gone through the credentialing process knows how inefficient and frustrating it can be. There’s got to be a better way right? Andi Stamper, DNP, CRNA and Kiki Mattress, MSNA, CRNA are working to streamline this process through their company, HealthShield Credentialing. The pair joins the podcast today to tell us more about the work they're doing and how it all works to improve healthcare credentialing. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: Why they been focused on this credentialing challenge. (5:01) The original idea and how this all came together. (7:24) Challenges of building the website and platform. (14:00) Details on how a CRNA can use the website. (15:24) Where they hope to grow and expand. (19:24) What is primary source verification? (22:31) A breakdown on costs and fees and the tax benefits. (25:43)   About our guests: https://healthshieldcredentialing.com/   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

The AANA introduced its new CEO earlier this summer and Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE has already hit the ground running. So what does a non-CRNA bring to the organization? We got the opportunity to sit down with him to learn more about his background, his leadership style, and how he hopes to engage and build trust with members.     Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: How he got into the association business and what his past membership looked like. (4:45) What has surprised him through these first couple of months. (9:29) His military experience and how that changed the path he was on. (12:27) What a non-CRNA can bring to the organization. (23:26) The challenges that come with bringing in a new staff each year. (27:12) Building and retaining trust with the members of the AANA. (32:29) What kind of culture does he want to build within the organization? (36:32) What he’s learned about keeping members engaged. (42:28) How he describes his leadership style. (48:18)   Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com    Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf