Moving the Needle

Episode 7: A Closer Look at Point of Care Ultrasound with Tom Baribeault 

Episode Description:  Point of care ultrasound – what does it mean, where is it going, and why is it important for CRNAs? Randy Moore, host and CEO of AANA, is joined by found of the Society for Opioid-Free Anesthesia Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA where they discuss how COVID has impacted anesthesia care teams and how hospitals are analyzing these teams’ spending. Then, they take an in-depth look at Point of Care Ultrasounds and why CRNAs should start considering using them routinely.  

 

Tom Baribeault, DNP, CRNA -- founder of the Society for Opioid-Free Anesthesia (SOFA) 

Release date: 4/28/21

Host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, is joined by Anna Polyak, Sr. Director of State Government Affairs & Legal at AANA for a lively chat about the current happenings in state legislation. As a result of COVID, Anna and her team have identified an opportunity at the state level to present legislation that calls for removal of barriers. Want to get involved? It’s not as hard as you may think – just start telling the story of CRNAs. 

 

Anna Polyak, RN, JD – Sr. Director, State Government Affairs & Legal at AANA 

Release date: 4/21/21

Randy is joined by Larry G. Hornsby, CRNA, BSN – EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of Diversified Professionals, Past AANA President, 2013 Agatha Hodgins Award Winner to discuss how leaders are developed and a decade-long federal advocacy challenge that CRNAs are still facing. Larry shares his optimistic outlook for the CRNA profession and the increased demand for CRNAs in the healthcare field.  

 

Larry Hornsby, CRNA, BSN – EVP & Chief Strategy Officer of Diversified Professionals, Past AANA President, 2013 Agatha Hodgins Award Winner 

Release date: 4/14/21

How many CRNAs have run for political office? Host Randy Moore, CEO of the AANA, chats with Sharon Pearce, the third CRNA to run for political office. Randy and Sharon talk about the reasons behind the absence of CRNAs holding office, ways to get more CRNAs elected, and how the AANA might be able to help. The duo also discusses the future of the AANA and how COVID has impacted the organization and its membership.

We hear these terms a lot – QZ Billing, Reimbursement, Care Models – but how do they affect our professional growth? Host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, is joined by Tracy Young, CEO of YPS Anesthesia, to discuss the drive for CRNA-centric practice models, and what the future of the changing healthcare landscape says about utilization of CRNAs. Randy and Tracy also discuss what needs to be learned and unlearned as a leader, and why every interaction is a job interview. 

 

Tracy Young – CEO, YPS Anesthesia 

Release date: 3/31/21

On the frontlines, CRNAs see the impact that COVID is having on the future of anesthesia care and healthcare. Host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, is joined by Adam Spiegel, CEO of North Star Anesthesia, to discuss the changing landscape of what drives hospital margins and how North Star is positioning itself to advocate for more team-based anesthesia care models.

 

Adam Spiegel – CEO of North Star Anesthesia 

Release date: 3/31/21

We as CRNAs understand the need for Scope of Practice, but how do we advocate for lawmakers to feel the same? Host Randy Moore, AANA CEO, is joined by Ralph Kohl, the AANA’s Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs to discuss potential big healthcare infrastructure changes with the Biden Administration, scope of practice updates from the VA, and mindset changes that allow for small wins to build up to big wins. Learn more about CRNA and patient safety advocacy at aana.com/advocacy. 

 

Ralph Kohl – AANA’s Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs 

Release date: 3/31/21