Hosting Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) Meetings: Purpose, Preparation, and Practice-Hosting Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) Meetings: Purpose, Preparation, and Practice

Hosting Anesthetists in Recovery (AIR) Meetings: Purpose, Preparation, and Practice

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Video Summary

The video discusses organizing and hosting AIR (Anesthetists in Recovery) meetings as part of the AANA's wellness initiatives. Donna, the chair of the 2025 Wellness Committee, seeks advice from Leigh Taylor, vice chair with five years' experience, on hosting an AIR meeting. These meetings aim to support those in recovery and their friends, emphasizing openness and inclusion. Leigh stresses the importance of creating a welcoming environment and tailoring the meeting to the host’s personality, while maintaining structure with elements like CEUs and the serenity prayer. Key aspects include setting expectations for participation, ensuring anonymity, and avoiding crosstalk. Leigh urges hosts to be genuine, prepared for various attendance sizes, and ready to provide contact information for further support. Ultimately, the focus is on offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space, and utilizing AANA resources, such as the helpline, for individuals in crisis.

Keywords

AIR meetings

AANA wellness

recovery support

anonymity

nonjudgmental space