ASPAN 101. Objectives By the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify ASPANs BAG 2. Discuss ASPAN organizational structure.

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!