The 2024 Annual Meeting will include a full day of programming on Saturday, October 12. This year's meeting will be held at St. Anne's Golf Links in Middletown, 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
Note: The entire conference is pending approval for 7 CEU Credits
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
DANA Business Meeting (DANA Members Only)
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
President’s Report, Lobbyist & State Update, AANA Foundation Update & DANA-PAC Update
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Break & Networking with Exhibitors
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
“Understanding CRNA Malpractice Insurance”
presented by Karyn Ballard, AANA Insurance Services
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
"Health Systems Leaders: CRNAs and Public Policy”
presented by Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Luncheon
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
"The Basic Pillars of Health: Actionable Strategies for Performance and Well-Being"
presented by Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
"Pharmacology"
presented by John Karwoski
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Break & Networking with Exhibitors
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"The Business of Anesthesia: Knowing Your Worth"
presented by Matthew Zinder, MS, CH, CRNA
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"Annie, are you OK? Lifesaving AOK & Other Anesthesia Updates for your OB Patient"
presented by Jaime deBrabander MSN, CRNA, APRN
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
PAC Event "To Follow" at the Whiskey Bar at St. Anne's Golf Links
You have a case to follow, but don't worry - this is a fun one. Join us for drinks and heavy appetizers at the St. Anne's Whiskey Bar, and help support DANA-PAC. Attendees contributing $50 or more to the DANA-PAC will receive complimentary registration to this reception.
HOTEL INFORMATION
DANA does not have a room block at a hotel for this conference. The following hotels are in the area.
- Hampton Inn Middletown, 117 Sandhill Drive, Middletown, DE
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, 411 Merrimac Ave., Middletown, DE
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 315 Auto Park Dr., Middletown, DE
Attendees needing a hotel room will need to make their own reservations.
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.
