Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs
Strong leadership is a defining trait of successful anesthesia providers—and fostering it within your team can impact patient care and overall facility performance. By recognizing the value of leadership and actively developing it among your anesthesia team, you create a culture that supports better communication, collaboration, and improved patient outcomes. As you strive to encourage…
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As an anesthesia professional, you’ve spent years honing your craft, and you have the judgment, expertise and experience necessary to offer excellent patient care. Many anesthesiology professionals feel frustrated in a traditional working environment, as their autonomy can be limited by bureaucracy and administrative issues. Benefits of Autonomy Working as an independent contractor can provide…
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In healthcare, team resilience means that a group of providers and other professionals can maintain a high standard of patient care while adapting, responding, and recovering from challenges, stressors, and difficult situations. Resilience is essential for anesthesia care teams working in the OR due to their work’s delicate, intricate and life-saving nature. Here, we’ll explore…
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Stakes are high in the perioperative suite. In fact, it is plausible to believe that they could not possibly be any higher, given that patients’ lives are at stake. When seconds count, communication is critical. Communication is also vital in avoiding surgical delays, turning over rooms quickly and keeping departments staffed optimally. Whether the scenario…
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Community hospitals are among the most rewarding environments in which CRNAs and anesthesiologists can work. Whether you are interested in having more clinical autonomy, serving underserved populations, advancing your leadership experience or simply looking for more time away from practice, transitioning to the community hospital setting can be beneficial. CCI Anesthesia works with community hospitals…
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Any experienced anesthesia provider has likely faced some form of conflict in the operating room. It’s easy to understand how the operating room can breed conflict given that countless stressful scenarios can play out during a case. When stress levels are high, cordiality diminishes, and this can lead to conflict. There are several tips we…
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Communication among anesthesia providers and surgeons is becoming increasingly important in the delivery of high-quality patient care with excellent outcomes. Considering the fact that most patients receive medical care from a team of specialists, it is essential that these specialists work together for the benefit of each patient. When it comes to communication in the…
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Medical burnout is a serious issue that takes a toll on many frontline healthcare workers, including anesthesia providers. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs often work long hours while providing highly skilled acute care to patients. Their jobs are stressful, requiring constant and immense attention to detail. With patients becoming sicker than ever before, documentation expectations rapidly evolving…
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Whether you are a new Chief of Anesthesia or have many decades of experience in this unique leadership role, there are always pathways to become better. Since 2004, CCI Anesthesia has been supporting hospitals and surgery centers through innovative leadership and high-quality clinical services. Over the years, our clinical leaders have been able to deploy…
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The best anesthesia providers are highly skilled not only in the delivery of high-quality anesthesia care, but also in using emotional intelligence to foster a culture of shared success. Even though in many ways anesthesia providers work independently, they also serve as essential members of several teams. Anesthesia providers who are empowered and capable of…
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