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SR 745: Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; recognize

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Senate Resolution 745

By: Senators Brass of the 6th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Still of the 48th, Hodges of the 3rd and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, as early as 1916, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) were providing anesthesia at Grady Hospital in Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, in 1938, 17 CRNAs established the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, which has grown to represent more than 1,600 members and is among the oldest and largest CRNA state organizations in the United States; and

WHEREAS, CRNAs in Georgia practice in every setting where anesthesia services are needed, such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy suites, the offices of doctors and dentists, and the VA Healthcare System; and

WHEREAS, CRNAs in Georgia are committed to caring for Georgia citizens by providing vigilant, high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia services; and

WHEREAS, CRNAs provide many levels of anesthesia and perioperative care, including sedation, IV sedation, general anesthesia, and pain management; and

WHEREAS, CRNAs are anesthesia professionals who safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year in the United States, and as advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs are among the nation's most trusted professions; and

WHEREAS, CRNAs represent more than 80 percent of the anesthesia providers in rural counties, and many rural hospitals often rely on independently practicing CRNAs for anesthesia care; and

WHEREAS, half of all rural hospitals in the United States use a CRNA-only model for obstetric care, and CRNAs safely deliver pain management care, particularly where there are no physician providers available, saving patients long drives of 75 miles or more; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these outstanding medical professionals be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their dedication to the health and well-being of the citizens of this state and extend best wishes for continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.