For more information about the Oregon Association of Nurse Anesthestists: CLICK HERE

CRNAs PRACTICING IN OREGON DENTAL FACILITIES

... Nurse Anesthetists practicing in dental facilities can familiarize themselves with the Board of Dentistry Anesthesia Regulations by visiting the following site. This site addresses equipment and monitoring needed to meet Dental Regulations when any level of anesthesia is administered.

#818-026-0080

This section explains that the Dentist shall notify the Board in writing of his/her intent to use the services of a qualified anesthesia provider.

You may access this site at:

www.oregondentistry.org

1. Click "Regulations"
2. Click "Click Here" on Administrative Rules
3. Scroll Down to Division 26

CRNAs PRACTICING IN OREGON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS
...Nurse Anesthetists may practice independently in Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the State of Oregon.
Legislative ruling: 69th Oregon Legislative Assembly-1997 Regular Session

...Senate Bill 412 summarizes that when no anesthesiologist is readily available for medical collaboration on anesthesia services, a CRNA may practice within the scope of practice established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

To view Senate Bill 412:

http://www.leg.state.or.us/97reg/measures/sb0400.dir/sb0412.en.html

CRNAs PRACTICING IN OREGON PHYSICIAN OFFICES


...The practice of Office-Based Anesthesia (OBA) in Oregon is on the increase. The advantages for performing surgery in a physician's office is the cost-saving potential as well as control of the schedule and patient convenience and satisfaction. There is currently no regulation for Physician Office Practices (POP) but that will inevitably change. The issues of patient safety and quality of care hallmark CRNA practice.

Practice Statement of Office-Based Anesthesia
...The AANA has a published a Practice Statement on Office-Based Anesthesia and also Guidelines for OBA practice.


These may be viewed at:

http://aana.com/crna/prof/obstandards.asp