Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs
There are three standard options for anesthesia coverage: all MD, anesthesia care team (ACT) and CRNA only. Here, we’ll explore the ACT (typically comprised of anesthesiologists, CRNAs and other care professionals). This model of care allows physicians to work closely with patients in all phases of the operative process while utilizing the expertise and experience…
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At CCI Anesthesia, we’re proud to be at the forefront of changes in the anesthesia management industry. Quality care resulting in positive patient outcomes, community support, provider well-being and financial transparency are at our core. Here, we’ll explore changes likely to occur in the anesthesia management industry over the coming decade, including a shift toward…
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There’s no way around it: Many challenges come with working in healthcare today. Medical professionals are facing new challenges, from staff shortages to changes in standard operating procedures in a post-COVID world. At CCI Anesthesia, we understand the difficulties stemming from perioperative processes, including anesthesia management. It’s our job to make the anesthesia process easier,…
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Working at a small community hospital can be highly rewarding for healthcare providers. Care providers get to know one another well and form strong teams that work to deliver excellent patient outcomes. Working in a smaller healthcare setting also allows providers to get to know their patients on and off the clock by being active…
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CCI Anesthesia provides anesthesia management services to community hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers nationwide. Our company includes a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering promptness and excellence in service to each of our clients. We take a comprehensive approach to anesthesia management services, but our focus is always on department leadership, quality management, regulatory…
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As a leader in the complex facets of anesthesia management, CCI Anesthesia integrates data-driven strategies to address the unique pain points experienced by community hospitals. Proven and flexible options in evidence-based anesthesia management ensure superior outcomes. Precision in Data Management Effective anesthesia management relies on collecting, managing and analyzing key data that can then be…
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Problem Statement Oxytocin dosing during cesarean section recently came up as a topic of discussion in the anesthesiology department in Tillamook, Oregon. Subsequently, in January 2024, the author performed an informal review of the practice of oxytocin administration during and after cesarean with 15 anesthesiology providers. The general providers reported injecting 20 to 50 units…
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CCI Institute for Excellence: Labor and Delivery after Cesarean Section in Small and Large Hospitals
The Rising Popularity of TOLAC/VBAC: Factors and Implications Trial of labor after Cesarean (TOLAC) and the resulting vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) have been a practice in obstetrics for several decades. Recently, the practice has become more common and is shifting to smaller and more rural hospitals. This increase in the popularity of TOLAC/VBAC is…
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Quality in anesthesia has traditionally involved assessing patient complication rates based on available outcome data. This approach does provide useful information, but it’s often difficult to determine the impact of each individual since medicine is a team activity. As a result, the definition of quality has evolved to focus on metrics that increase the opportunities…
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A strong, well-functioning anesthesia program can make or break the efficiency of your ORs. When your anesthesia department is efficient, ORs run on time and quality metrics are more easily achievable, contributing to your hospital’s overall operational and financial success. Evidence-based principles within the anesthesia program will promote patient satisfaction, throughput and safety. Here, we…
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