UANA Peer Assistance

The State Peer Advisor is dedicated to providing information, resources and assistance with issues surrounding chemical dependency in the CRNA profession. Chemical dependency is defined as the use or abuse of substances by persons unable or unwilling to terminate its utilization. It is recognized as a disease and is characterized by a chronic, progressive process that may destroy the professional, the family, and the community. It affects over 10% of health-care professionals. If you feel you may have a chemical dependency problem or suspect a colleague is impaired, please call or email:

Larry Van Atta, CRNA
435-901-1197
lcvanatta@comcast.net

Resources:

AANA PEER Assistance Hotline
is available 24 hours a day
1-800-654-5167
www.aana.com/peerassistance

Utah Recovery Assistance Program
www.dopl.utah.gov/programs/urap/index.html