SJR10 Summary

• Designates January 23-29, 2022, as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week in Alabama to honor nurse anesthetists and their commitment to patients and public service.

• Recognizes that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists have provided anesthesia care in the United States for more than 150 years and were the first nursing specialty accorded direct Medicare reimbursement rights under 1986 federal legislation.

• Acknowledges that nurse anesthetists serve as primary anesthesia providers in rural communities, military settings, and diverse healthcare facilities including hospitals, surgical centers, and specialist offices.

• Commends Alabama's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their outstanding contributions throughout the year and their service on frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, including airway management and ventilator care.

• Affirms the dedication and role of nurse anesthetists in providing high-quality care to Alabama residents.