title: An update from the AANA practice committee: application of the evidence-based process.
abstract: The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Practice Committee applies a standardized evidence-based process to the development and revision of practice-related documents and member resources. This article highlights recent Practice Committee work related to the revision and development of new materials for the Professional Practice Manual for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Specific areas discussed include infection control, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and the interprofessional team, safe practices for needle and syringe use, securing propofol, safe surgery and anesthesia, patient safety and fatigue, and the use of mobile devices.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Neft
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Greenier
mesh_terms: D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009719:Nurse Anesthetists; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012956:Societies, Nursing; D014481:United States