1. AANA Foundation
The AANA Foundation was established in 1981 as a charitable organization devoted to anesthesia research, education and development. The Foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. The AANA Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees pictured here along with CEO Lorraine Jordan.
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2. Knowledge, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship
AANA Foundation
Mission:
To advance the science of anesthesia through education and research. As the philanthropic arm of the AANA, the Foundation raises funds and invests in projects that directly support the nurse anesthesia profession.
Vision:
To serve as the leading source for assuring safe anesthesia care through education and research.
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Core Values:
Knowledge, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship
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3. Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded more than $3
Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded more than $3.67 million to more than 3,000 individuals
1,025 scholarships totaling $1,593,000 to support nurse anesthesia
182 fellowships totaling more than $1,185,600 to assist CRNAs & CRNA students pursuing their PhD and DNP degrees
188 research grants to CRNAs totaling more than $787,200
43 student research grants totaling $42,000
1,742 poster presentations at AANA Annual Congress totaling $122,000
The AANA Foundation raises the funds needed to focus on initiatives that meet its mission through research and education, ensure efficiency, and provide the nurse anesthesia community with the necessary resources for furthering its profession. (Read slide)
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4. In FY16, the AANA Foundation:
Awarded over $239,300 to the following program recipients:
53 scholarships totaling $112,000 to support nurse anesthesia
4 fellowships totaling $21,984 to assist CRNAs and CRNA students pursuing their PhD and DNP degrees
4 research grants totaling $91,351
122 poster presentations at AANA Annual Congress totaling $14,000
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5. Support research that highlights the value of CRNAs
The AANA Foundation has funded important research beneficial to all CRNAs such as “No Harm Found When Nurse Anesthetists Work Without Supervision By Physicians,” published in Health Affairs and “Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Anesthesia Providers” published in Nursing Economics.
These two studies have been invaluable in debunking false claims that unsupervised CRNAs are not safe. And both studies were made possible by support from your AANA Foundation.
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6. Support Proof is Power Annual Fund
High-level research is critically important to improving anesthesia patient safety, advocating for the profession, and rebutting inaccuracies and mistruths about nurse anesthesia.
These studies demonstrate beyond a shadow of a doubt that “Proof is Power!” Data, research, and evidence are changing our practices and patient care for the better. Not all of us have the inclination to spend part or all our time engaged in the research process, but we all have the opportunity and the responsibility to support research efforts. It is in every CRNA’s enlightened interest to support the AANA Foundation because the Foundation’s work supports CRNAs both clinically and on a policy basis.
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7. Support the RISE Above Campaign
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8. • legislation that inhibits scope of practice • workforce competition
CRNAs must RISE Above challenges and obstacles in the current healthcare environment, such as:
• barriers to practice
• legislation that inhibits scope of practice
• workforce competition
• practice inefficiencies
• inaccuracies about CRNAs
• interdisciplinary communication barriers
• health systems challenges
• health insurance systems that don’t recognize CRNAs as providers
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9. Past Health Services Research Studies
·  Scope of Practice Laws and Anesthesia Complications: Negrusa B, Hogan P, Warner J, Schroeder C, Pang B (2016)
·  No Harm Found When Nurse Anesthetists Work Without Supervision by Physicians: Dulisse B, Cromwell J (2010)
·  Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Anesthesia Providers: Hogan P, Seifert Moore C, Simonson B (2010)
·  Anesthesia Provider Model, Hospital Resources, and Maternal Outcomes: Needleman J, Minnick AF (2009)
·  Anesthesia Staffing and Anesthetic Complications During Cesarean Delivery: Simonson D, Ahern M, Hendry M (2007)
·  Surgical Mortality and Type of Anesthesia Provider:  Pine M, Holt KD, Lou YB (2003)
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10. Rise Above supports the practice of every single CRNA in this country.
“Rise Above health policy research provides the evidence that all CRNAs--be they practitioners, educators, administrators or business owners--can use to justify and protect their practice and the patients who depend upon our services for access. The resulting completed studies, once published in peer review journals, represent scientifically vetted information that the safety, quality, and efficacy of CRNA anesthesia practice is equal to that of our competitors on all attributes. And often, CRNAs provide this high quality service with less cost to health care systems. I have walked into countless legislative and regulatory offices, and seen the dawning looks of comprehension on the faces of those present once they read the evidence. Rise Above supports the practice of every single CRNA in this country.”
Charles A. Griffis, PhD, CRNA
RISE Above Campaign Co-Chair
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11. To learn more and support this effort, visit crnasriseabove.org
The RISE Above Campaign was created to fund research to build a case for the ability of CRNAs to practice to their full scope. The research is used to promote the practice and justify the quality, safety and cost effectiveness of nurse anesthesia.
Our goal for this three-year campaign is to raise $1,000,000 to improve the practice of CRNAs.
To learn more and support this effort, visit crnasriseabove.org
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12. AANA Foundation Programs
Research Grants
Student Scholarships
“State of the Science” Oral and General Poster Sessions
Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Research Funding and Workforce Study Workshops
Program Administrator’s Outstanding Student Researcher
The AANA Foundation sponsors several programs to support education and research. These programs are designed to help CRNAs enhance their professional growth.
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13. AANA Foundation Awards
John F. Garde Researcher of the Year
Tamra Dukatz, CRNA, MSN
Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award
Richard Henker, PhD, CRNA, FAAN
Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of the Year
John T. “Jack” Hitchens, CRNA
Advocate of the Year
Christina Kloepping, RN, BSN, SRNA
The AANA Foundation offers several awards. The most prestigious awards for CRNAs are presented at the AANA Annual Meeting.
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14. Application Deadlines for FY2017
April 1
•“State of the Science” – Oral Poster Presentations
May 1
•Research Grants (General)
•“State of the Science” – General Poster Presentations
June 15
•Friends for Life
Open Submission
•Program Administrator’s Outstanding Student Researcher Award
•Office Based Research Grant
•Veterans Research Grant
November
•Research Grants (General)
December 1
•Student Scholarship Donors
February 1
•Advocate of the Year Award
•John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Award
•Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of the Year Award
•Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award
•Post-Doctoral Fellowship
•Doctoral Fellowship
•Palmer Carrier, CRNA Scholarship
March 1
•Dean Hayden Student Research Scholarship
•Student Scholarship Applicants
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15. Proof is Power Annual Fund Other Giving Opportunities
Ways to Give
Proof is Power Annual Fund
Dues – Triple Crown Member –
Mail – Telemarketing
Online –
RISE Above Campaign
Online-
Other Giving Opportunities
Scholarship Sponsorships
Tributes and Memorial Gifts
Friend for Life - Planned Gifts
Amazon Smile Program-
There are several ways that you can contribute to the AANA Foundation.
Wilma Gillis, BSN, CRNA, APNP
Chair, AANA Foundation
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16. Attend a Foundation Fundraiser
Assembly of School Faculty in Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 23 – 25, 2017
Annual Congress in Seattle, WA
September 8 – 12, 2016
The AANA Foundation holds fundraising events each year at the Annual Congress and the Assembly of School Faculty. The PAC holds their events at Mid-Year Assembly and Fall Leadership Academy – in this way we don’t have two major fundraising events taking place at the same meeting.
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17. Assembly of School Faculty
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18. Friends for Life
Make a planned gift that will leave a legacy, and join a special
group of Foundation supporters.
For more info, contact Nat Carmichael at (847) or
Another way to give to the AANA Foundation is to become a Friend for Life.
New Friends for Life are introduced each year at the AANA Nurse Anesthesia Annual Congress which will be held in Washington, DC September 10-13, If you are interested in becoming a FFL this year, contact Nat Carmichael by June 15, 2016.
Ways to become a Friend for Life are:
Putting the Foundation in your will or trust
Starting a Gift Annuity with Foundation
A gift of securities, real estate or other appreciated asset
Making the Foundation a beneficiary of an insurance policy or retirement account.
The minimum gift level for those giving a specific cash amount is $25,000.
2016 Friends for Life
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19. AANA Foundation Donor Recognition
Annual Giving Gem Levels
Diamond $5,000 and greater
Ruby $2,500 - $4,999
Emerald $1,000 - $2,499
Sapphire $500 - $999
Amethyst $250 - $499
Topaz $100 - $249
Donors are recognized at the gem levels listed in this slide. Donors are listed by gem level in the AANA Foundation Annual Report and Recognition booklet, on the AANA Foundation website, and gem level ribbons are given to donors to wear on their name badge at the AANA Annual Meeting.
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20. Wear the Triple Crown $250 annually to AANA Foundation and CRNA-PAC
The AANA, the AANA Foundation and CRNA-PAC recognize nurse anesthetists who are members of the AANA and donate $250 annually to both the Foundation and PAC as Triple Crown honorees. Pictured here is the insert that was included in your FY15 dues statement. All cumulative donations of $250+ to the Foundation and PAC in fiscal year 2015, whether they are given along with your Dues payment or not, qualify for Triple Crown membership. Triple Crown Honorees will be recognized at the Annual Congress and on the AANA website.
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21. The Gertrude Fife Society
Honoring cumulative cash contributions
Individual Levels Qualifying Range
Legacy $250,000 and above
Platinum $100,000 - $249,999
Gold $50, $99,999
Silver $25, $49,999
Bronze $10, $24,999
Business Levels
Grand Benefactor $1,000,000 and above
Benefactor $500,000 - $999,999
Grand Sponsor $250,000 - $499,999
Sponsor $100,000 - $249,999
Supporter $50, $99,999
State Association Levels
Summa Cum Laude $1,000,000 and above
Presidential Honors $500,000 - $999,999
Trustee Honors $250,000 - $499,999
Magna Cum Laude $100,000 - $249,999
Cum Laude $50, $99,999
Our most generous donors are recognized in The Gertrude Fife Society which honors cumulative cash contributions of $10,000 or more for individuals and $50,000 or more for businesses and state associations.
Gertrude Fife
The second AANA president, treasurer for 15 years, Journal editor for 12 years, Director of the Lakeside School of Anesthesia and Agatha Hodgins Award winner in 1978.
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22. AANA Foundation (Your State Here) Advocates (Insert Name Here)
As your state Advocate, I am here to answer any questions you may have regarding the Foundation. Please note my phone number and address and feel free to reach out to me if you would like to support the Foundation or if you have any questions.
(Insert Name Here)
State Advocate
address
(Insert Name Here)
State Advocate
address
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23. Contact: foundation@aana.com
AANA Foundation Staff
Lorraine M. Jordan, CRNA, PhD, CAE, FAAN
AANA Foundation CEO and AANA Senior Director of Research
Nat Carmichael, JD, Assistant Director
Luanne Irvin, MS, Development Officer
Bonnie Lowth, BA, Administrative Assistant
Contact: or
(847)
The AANA Foundation staff members, listed in this slide, are also willing and available to answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact the Foundation at the address or phone number above.
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24. Testimonial
“The Foundation has been instrumental in supporting my research activities since I began conducting research while working on my doctoral dissertation. At every phase of my research, from novice to experience, the Foundation has provided funding confirming its commitment to advancing the science of nurse anesthesia.”
Ladan Eshkevari, CRNA, PhD, LAc
John F. Garde Researcher of the Year 2014 Award Recipient
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25. Michael Neft, DNP, MHA, CRNA
Testimonial
“I support the Foundation because I feel that it is very important that we as a profession support our researchers. While our practice is grounded in both art and science, it makes its current strides through research. It is crucial that CRNA driven and produced research is performed on a continual basis and that it is published in the public domain.”
Michael Neft, DNP, MHA, CRNA
Donor
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26. Thank you!
Questions?
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