Position Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (Position Statement)

Last AANA revision: 2024

AANA committed to a diverse CRNA workforce that reflects patient demographics. Documented racial, gender, and socioeconomic disparities in anesthesia care exist. Active work needed in admissions, recruitment, retention, and clinical bias mitigation.

Key points

1.Underrepresented in anesthesia: Black, Hispanic, Indigenous (combined ~10% of CRNAs vs. ~30% of US population)
2.Pain assessment shows documented racial bias (Black + Hispanic patients receive less analgesia for equivalent pain)
3.OB anesthesia mortality: Black women 3-4x higher PPH mortality vs. white women (multifactorial)
4.AANA Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program (DNAMP) supports URM applicants
5.Cultural competence training required for accreditation per COA

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