Airway Exchange – Ep. 9 – Lessons Learned from the Accreditation Process

Episode 478 of the Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs podcast, hosted by Jeremy Stanley, titled "Airway Exchange – Ep. 9 – Lessons Learned from the Accreditation Process" was published on January 13, 2026 and runs 41 minutes.

January 13, 2026 ·41m · Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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Summary

As we kick off the new year, all four hosts are back for a discussion that every nurse anesthesia program will face at some point. We’re sitting down together for a candid, experience-driven conversation about what accreditation really looks like from the inside, whether you’re a program director, faculty member, or educator preparing for your first review. Drawing from multiple accreditation cycles, on-site visits, and self-study efforts, the panel discusses what works, what surprises programs, and why accreditation should be viewed as a measure of compliance, not a judgment of educational quality. We understand how overwhelming the process can feel at times, but getting guidance and resources from peers can help alleviate some of the pressure. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 📋 Accreditation as compliance—not a measure of program quality 🗂️ Self-study strategies, timelines, and organization tips 🤝 Why accreditation must be a team sport 🏥 Clinical challenges: case numbers, regional anesthesia, and central lines 📈 How standards can drive program growth and institutional support Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request Be a part of EDGE: Educate. Develop. Grow. Engage. >> https://www.aana.com/premier-event/edge/ Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Episode Description

Drawing from multiple accreditation cycles, on-site visits, and self-study efforts, the panel discusses what works, what surprises programs, and why accreditation should be viewed as a measure of compliance, not a judgment of educational quality. We understand how overwhelming the process can feel at times, but getting guidance and resources from peers can help alleviate some of the pressure.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

📋 Accreditation as compliance—not a measure of program quality

🗂️ Self-study strategies, timelines, and organization tips

🤝 Why accreditation must be a team sport

🏥 Clinical challenges: case numbers, regional anesthesia, and central lines

📈 How standards can drive program growth and institutional support

Follow @AirwayExchangePodcast on Instagram

Submit a Topic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airway-exchange-podcast-request

Be a part of EDGE: Educate. Develop. Grow. Engage. >> https://www.aana.com/premier-event/edge/

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf