what is OPANA OPANA Ontario Perianesthesia Nurses Association the Professional Association for Nurses involved at any stage of Perianesthesia

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1 what is Ontario Perianesthesia Nurses Association the Professional Association for Nurses involved at any stage of Perianesthesia An Affiliated Interest Group of

2 Our Mission to promote standards of perianesthetic nursing practice which will improve care and promote safety for practitioners and clients; to establish and promote educational programs which will contribute to the above; to provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of all matters relating to the practice of perianesthetic nursing; to establish cooperation and liaison with all groups, associations, institutions, or bodies in matters affecting the objectives of the association and; to further the public s awareness of the role of the perianesthesia practitioner as a vital member of the Health Care Community. What is Perianesthesia Nursing? Nursing care of clients who will, in the imminent future, or are presently or have just been under the influence of a sedative or anesthetic agent. Perianesthesia nursing is considered a specialty area of nursing practice and the Ontario Perianesthesia Nurses Association (), as the provincial professional association, has taken responsibility to define the scope of perianesthesia nursing practice. Nursing roles include patient care, education, administration, management, consultation, advocacy and research. Our nursing practice is comprised of nursing processes, decision making, critical thinking, and inquiry. The environment for PACU and DS includes, but is not limited to: PACU Labour & Delivery Freestanding Surgery Units Pre-Admission (Cardioversion, radiology, etc.) Day Surgery Dental Surgery Special Procedures Diagnostic Imaging How to Reach Us c/o 1506 Craigleith Road Oakville ON L6H 7W3 Telephone: (905) Pager: (416) info@opana.org

3 What is? is the professional association founded in 1985 to represent all nurses involved in the care of a client in the postanesthetic phase following a therapeutic procedure. In 1989 nurses working in Day Surgery Units were invited to join. Presently, is working towards developing a certification exam in collaboration with associated professional groups (i.e., CNA, NAPAN ). was created to provide PACU and DS nurses with a means to network with colleagues across the province in regards to practice, education, and research. We have over 500 members from all regions of Ontario. Our membership has grown to include nurses in the community involved with perianesthesia. These include dental suites and plastic surgery centers. In 2001, the National Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses of Canada, NAPAN, was officially recognized by the Canadian Nurses Association. This uniquely Canadian body advocates for our clients from a national perspective. All members are members of NAPAN. Standards of Practice has developed professional benchmarks for the profession. The Standards are utilized by virtually all Ontario hospitals with PACU, Day Surgery or Pre Admission departments. Classes of Membership ACTIVE: Registered Nurse who is currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and who is working in an environment where perianesthetic nursing is practiced or has a vested interest in the perianesthetic care of clients. ASSOCIATE: Health care practitioner who is working in an environment where perianesthetic nursing is practiced or has a vested interest in the perianesthetic care of clients. STUDENT: Future health care practitioner who is not eligible for active or associate membership.

4 How can you become more involved with? There are numerous ways to get involved with your association Participation on the Board of Directors: actually influencing the association s decisions. - must be an RNAO member - elected officers consist of the President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Member at Large, RNAO Liaison and Regional Directors - two-year term, with approximately 4 meetings a year - subsidized travel expenses to attend meetings. Conference Planning Committee - plans s annual provincial conference - provides valuable input into program planning to ensure a broad range of topics covering all areas of perianesthesia practice. - two-year term, with approximately 6 meetings a year (evenings) Standards Committee - responsible to maintain current, evidence-based perianesthesia standards - develops position statements on issues pertinent to perianesthesia practice Newsletter Editor or Editorial Committee - responsible for the publication of 4 issues per year of the Monitor - reviews and edits submitted articles - solicits clinical articles of interest to the perianesthesia nursing profession - makes appropriate newsletter announcement Participation on NAPAN Board and Committees - active participation in perianesthesia nursing at the national level - must be an RNAO member

5 Why Join? because being a member means Opportunity to network with peers Pride in having a professional organization Affiliation with NAPAN, our national association Nursing excellence Advocacy with other qualified perianesthesia nurses. Membership Benefits include: YES, I am interested in becoming more involved with Please send me additional information on the following Membership for myself Membership for my Unit Involvement with the Board Involvement with Conference Planning Perianesthesia Standards of Practice Newsletter/Editorial Board Nationalization Other NAME quarterly newsletters HOSPITAL/CLINIC reduced registration fee at -sponsored educational events including our annual Fall Conference opportunities for members in good standing to apply for financial support for continuing educational activities discounts on purchase of publications, including the Standards of Practice membership in the National Association of Perianesthesia Nurses - Canada. MAILING ADDRESS Work # Home # Mail to: c/o 1506 Craigleith Road Oakville, ON L6H 7W3 Telephone: (905) info@opana.org