Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs
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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A positive work environment is at the heart of a thriving, high-functioning and cohesive anesthesia team. Developing and cultivating a workplace culture that emphasizes communication and respect enhances team satisfaction and patient outcomes while reducing conflict. The Impact of Respect in Healthcare Teams Members of a healthcare team come from all walks of life. Each…
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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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At CCI Anesthesia, we provide our anesthesia professionals with the tools necessary to thrive in perioperative care. We know that investing in our providers doesn’t just improve patient outcomes—it also creates the strong support network that you need to enjoy your career. Our Institute for Excellence offers each CCI Anesthesia professional unique and valuable networking…
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Culture is an important element for sustaining morale and preventing burnout in the anesthesia department. When it comes to anesthesia providers, their culture is set and defined by the personality, character qualities and attributes of department leaders. Therefore, understanding the drivers of anesthesia provider culture is an important foundational element of setting the tone of…
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After working in anesthesia practice management since 2004, we have found a common theme in underperforming surgical departments—poor leadership. While it may be easier to point the finger at an individual surgical team member or place blame on other departments for issues like slow room turnover, high complication rates, case cancellations or low morale, the…
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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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