aspan 101. objectives by the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to: 1. identify...
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ASPAN 101
Objectives
By the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify ASPAN’s BAG2. Discuss ASPAN organizational structure3. Describe the benefits of ASPAN
membership
ASPAN’s Core Purpose
To advance the unique specialty
of perianesthesia nursing
ASPAN’s B.A.G.
Big Audacious Goal
To be recognized worldwide as the
leading organization for perianesthesia nursing
education, practice,
standards, and research
ASPAN Regions
III-Central
I-Western
II-South Central
IV-New England
V-Southeast
ASPAN
GA
MD & DC
NH
WVK
Region 3 Components
INSPAN
ASPANASPAN
OPANAOPANA
REGION 3Central US
KSPAN
MAPAN
MNDAKSPAN
WISPAN
WVSPAN
ILSPAN
COMPONENT STRUCTURE
Bylaws congruent with ASPANSeparate leadership/board meetingsComponents offer:NewslettersLocal meetings, networking, and educationScholarships for conferences Two representatives to Representative
Assembly at National Conference for decision making
Two representatives to the Component Development Institute (CDI)
Component with Districts
DISTRICTS
ASPANASPAN
Region Component
VI
IV
IIIVI
II
ASPAN’s Organizational Structure
Representative Assembly (Component Leaders)
↓ABPANC ASPAN President CEO (staff)
(separate arm, elected) (elected)(hired)
↓Board of Directors (elected)
VP/PE Sec Treas Past Pres Dir Education Dir Research
Dir Clinical Practice RD1 – RD 5
↓ Committees Ad Hoc SWT’s SPG’s Liaisons
(appointed)
Membership Benefits
JOPAN-Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing Practice
Breathline: On-lineNational Conference
Education Networking and fun Committee and SPG meetings
Education ASPAN seminars and co-hosted seminars ASPAN Educational Library-DVDs & videos Annual National Conference Research Grants CE Articles in JOPAN and Online
Specialty Groups-$15– Advance Degree– Publications– Management– Geriatric – Pain Management– Preoperative
Assessment– Pediatrics– Nurse Educator– Informatics
Committees/SWTs Clinical Practice Education Approver Education Provider Governmental Affairs Membership/
Marketing Publications Research Standards and
Guidelines Evidence Based
Practice Safety Perianesthesia Data
Elements
Membership Benefits/SPG & Committees
Membership Benefits
PeriAnesthesia Nursing Research– Evidence based practice– A Research Primer– Opportunity to learn about research
Clinical Practice —ASPAN Standards & Guidelines—Position Statements —CP Network-to discuss and answer CP questions—Website: Clinical Practice menu/ASPAN Forums—Competency Based Orientations for nurses &
unlicensed assistive personnel
Membership Benefits
ASPAN Development Scholarships Public Awareness
Networking Opportunities Seminars, SPGs, Committees Web, e-mail
Voice for Perianesthesia Nursing Collaborate with ASA, AORN, and many others Governmental Affairs Committee with Legislative
Awareness
Clinical Practice Committee
List of Frequently Asked Questions Can be found on the ASPAN website
Perianesthesia Nurses from around the world Submit Questions
Questions are answered using ASPAN Standards of Care and Evidence Based Practice Recommendations of Practice (Recently changed title,
Approved at RA with publication in progress)
Standards and Guidelines
Must have served on Clinical Practice Committee
14 Position StatementsASPAN Standards are revised every two
years: 2008-2010 were revised last Oct.Competency Based Orientation
Safety Committee
Promotes a safety culture for perianesthesia nursing practice.
Committee partnerships are formed between: Clinical Practice, Standards & Guidelines, Education, Research, and Evidence Based Practice.
Nurses foci are: Clinical Practice, Assessment, Education, Organizational Structure, cue appreciation, quality measures, staffing
Education Committees
Education Approver: 17 Teams Education Approval Program online with application
procedure, manual, Form Templates, measurable objectives, and fee schedule
Education Provider: ASPAN Provided and ASPAN Hosted Seminars
Continuing Education Articles: OnlinePANAW: Contact Hours are free for members
Evidence Based Practice Committee
Collaborates with Standards and Guidelines to provide Evidence Based Practice to Standards
Provide on line Journal Club articles with contact hours
Research Committee
Provides funding for Grants: Due dates 30th day of March.
Research Primer Free to ASPAN members, available online for downloading.
Publishes research related articles in JoPANProvides the GROVE program to promote
research activity on a component levelConducts Delphi study to determine research
needs in perianesthesia nursing practice
Governmental Affairs
Actively monitors activities of government on a national level.
Keeps ASPAN members informed of legislative activity.
Attends the Nurse in Washington Internship Program offered annually
Development SWT
Provides funding for: Scholarships (due June 30th) National Conference Education: BSN, MSN, PhD. Certification/Recertification NIWI Mission Trips
ABPANC - Certification
Separate entity from ASPANMaintains their own BoardClose partnership with ASPANRecognizes excellenceOpportunities for growth, networkingASPAN members receive reduced fee on
certification exams
ASPAN
$75 + component dues$75 + component dues
IT’S A IT’S A BARGAIN!BARGAIN!