American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Position, endorsed by ANA - 1/09
Standard IX of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
(AANA) Standards for Nurse Anesthesia Practice states that Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) shall take precautions "to
minimize the risk of infection to the patient, the CRNA, and other
healthcare providers.'?' Further, the AANA Code ofEthics states that
every member of the AANA "has a personal responsibility to uphold and
adhere,,2 to the ethical standards contained within the Code of Ethics
document. Specifically, item number 3.2 of the AANA Code ofEthics states
that the "CRNA practices in accordance with the professional practice
standards established by the profession.t" The AANA historically has
taken a strong stance concerning infection control behaviors, and the
AANA's Infection Control Guide3 has served as a valuable resource to
CRNAs on this issue for many years.
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