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Professionalism and the CRNA

Professionalism and the CRNA. Jan Mannino, CRNA, JD. Professional Responsibilities. Commitment to professional competence Commitment to honesty with patients Commitment to patient confidentiality Commitment to maintaining appropriate relations with patients

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Professionalism and the CRNA

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  1. Professionalism and the CRNA Jan Mannino, CRNA, JD

  2. Professional Responsibilities • Commitment to professional competence • Commitment to honesty with patients • Commitment to patient confidentiality • Commitment to maintaining appropriate relations with patients • Commitment to improving quality of care • Commitment to improving access to care • Commitment to a just distribution of finite resources • Commitment to scientific knowledge • Commitment to maintaining trust by managing conflicts of interest • Commitment to professional responsibilities

  3. Professional Responsibilities • Commitment to professional competence • Commitment to honesty with patients • Commitment to patient confidentiality • Commitment to maintaining appropriate relations with patients • Commitment to improving quality of care • Commitment to improving access to care • Commitment to a just distribution of finite resources • Commitment to scientific knowledge • Commitment to maintaining trust by managing conflicts of interest • Commitment to professional responsibilities

  4. Who Defines the CRNA Profession? • The profession • The Professional Organization (AANA) • Licensing Boards

  5. Who Does NOT Define CRNAs • Nursing • Medical anesthesia • Medical licensure • CMS • Insurance companies • Accreditating Agencies • Hospitals and ASC Facilities

  6. Legal Component • Practicing according to the standard of care of of the profession • Held to an anesthesia standard • One of the few professions that is held to a medical standard

  7. Reimbursement • Getting paid for the value of your education and functions • Do not undervalue administration of anesthesia

  8. Hospital Privileges • How should we be classified? • Allied health? • Mid-level practitoners? • Physician extenders? Anesthesia PROFESSIONALS (better word than provider)

  9. Anti-trust Actions • Bhan case • Oltz case • Minnesota case

  10. Future Considerations

  11. Whistleblower Lawsuits • Medicare Fraud and Abuse

  12. OIG ADVISORY • Fee splitting • Company model • Advantges for CRNA

  13. Contract Negotiations • Critical to be considered a businessperson • Collect facts • Know your worth • Understand your opponent • Set your limits

  14. Perceptions • Nurses are not businesspeople • It is unprofessional to talk about money • The physician takes all of the responsibility • Difference between an hourly employee and a professional • Nurses eat their young

  15. Professional Actions • Decorum • Dress • Ask Smart Questions • Understanding politics of the operating room • Patient Advocacy

  16. Final Thoughts • No one is happy for your success except your mother • The AANA is the Power of the Profession • Get involved • Always do great patient care

  17. Final Thoughts • We would not be here today, except for: • Strong clinical skills • Basic education and Continuing education • AANA • Committed professionals

  18. References • American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation. American College of Physicians–American Society of Internal Medicine Foundation. European Federation of Internal Medicine Medical professionalism in the new millennium: a physician charter. Ann Intern Med. 2002;136(3):243–246.

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