The 2022 Annual Meeting will include a full day of programming on Saturday, September 24. This year's meeting will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE.
The purpose of the meeting is to present topics specific to the discipline of anesthesia along with clinical knowledge updates for nurse anesthetists. Lectures are led by experts in their field, and opportunities for discussion and questions will be provided. Registration includes the conference sessions, breakfast, lunch and refreshments on Saturday.
AGENDA
Friday, September 23, 2022
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at Timothy's Riverfront Grill sponsored by Anesthesia Services, P.A.
Saturday, September 24, 2022
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast sponsored by Medtronic
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. DANA Business Meeting (DANA Members Only)
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. President’s Report, Lobbyist & State Update, AANA Foundation Update & DANA-PAC Update
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Break sponsored by Diamond State Financial Group
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. "Perioperative Cardiovascular Bad Outcomes: How to Recognize, Manage and Prevent Them" presented by Dr. Jeffrey Luebbert
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. "NAP Programs: COA Updates and What CRNAs Need to Know" co-presented by Jodie Szlachta, PhD, CRNA and Angelarosa DiDonato DNP, CRNA
11:15 - 12:15 p.m. "Anesthesiologist Assistants: A Political Tool" presented by Dr. Michael A. MacKinnon
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch sponsored by Edwards Lifesciencs
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. "From the Emergency Room to the Board Room: Why Public Service Matters" presented by Colleen Davis, Delaware State Treasurer
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. "Optimization of the Delaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Political Action Committee" presented by Carrie Kenney, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FNP-BC, APRN, CPAN
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. "Green Anesthesia" presented by Chelsea Ostrom, SRNA
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Break sponsored by Bay Anesthesia Associates, LLC
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. "Leadership in Your State Association" co-presented by Carrie Kenney, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FNP-BC, APRN, CPAN and Barbara Bradbury MSN, CRNA, APRN, CCRN
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. "Dexmedetomidine (Precedex): A Handy Adjunct for the CRNA" presented by Ronald R. Castaldo, Ph.D., MBA, MS, CRNA, APRN, CCRN
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. DANA-PAC Fundraiser Event at Harry’s Savoy Ballroom in Wilmington, DE
Click here to download a printable registration form.
DANA-PAC 80s-THEMED FUNDRAISER
Join DANA for a fun 80's-themed night raising contributions for the DANA-PAC. Registration is required and your $100 ticket price includes buffet dinner, two drink tickets and silent auction. Come dressed in attire from the 80's!
SPONSOR-A-STUDENT
Through the generosity of our CRNAs, Delaware Association of Nurse Anesthetists has been able to provide complimentary registration for SRNAs to attend the annual meeting. CRNAs who sponsor a student will receive the following benefits:
- Verbal recognition by the President during the opening remarks
- Name listed in program booklet as a student sponsor
- Special ribbon on nametag at the conference acknowledging your donation
Please consider giving the gift of education and support our SRNAs with a small donation to help offset the cost of their participation in our conference.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved for the DANA Annual Meeting at The Westin Wilmington at a rate of $159 per night for a king or double/double room type. Please make your reservation online here. The cut-off date to book rooms is August 23, 2022.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Luncheon Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Refreshment Break Sponsors
EXHIBITORS
Acacia Pharmaceuticals
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Delaware Center for Digestive Care
Merck & Co., Inc.
North American Partners in Anesthesia
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
Wilmington University
Program Booklet
