Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs

The Importance of Patient Safety in Anesthesia

By CCI Anesthesia

Communication, teamwork and collaborative care are key components of what we do at CCI Anesthesia. Providing excellent patient care is our top priority, and we believe in supporting our team members, providing opportunities for collaborative conversations and offering educational experiences that propel their practice forward. Here, we’ll explore some of the ways that CCI Anesthesia…

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Ethics and Quality: Foundational Pillars for Anesthesia Practice

By CCI Anesthesia

Anesthesiologists and CRNAs must prioritize patient well-being while administering anesthesia to minimize risks and pain. A strict code of ethics is key to ensuring patient safety, autonomy and informed consent. Here, we’ll explore why ethics and high-quality care are essential to providing compassionate, equitable, competent anesthesia care. The Role of Ethics in Anesthesia Ethics in…

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The Role of Anesthesia Services in Hospital Reputation and Patient Satisfaction 

By CCI Anesthesia

Investing in quality anesthesia services is vital to your patient’s satisfaction, comfort and your hospital’s reputation. In today’s increasingly digital world, 81% of patients check online reviews before choosing a care provider, making it more important than ever to prioritize patient satisfaction. Here, we’ll explore how anesthesia services are critical to patient experiences. Anesthesia Services…

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CCI Institute for Excellence: Labor and Delivery after Cesarean Section in Small and Large Hospitals

By Brian Schmutzler, MD, PhD

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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Anticipating and Avoiding Operating Room Errors

By Stephen M. Dorman, M.D.

The success of any OR requires a solid commitment to teamwork from every member of the perioperative team. When we are asked to help streamline perioperative processes, we often discover a culture of blame-placing and resistance to change. Strong anesthesia leaders make a noticeable difference in establishing and running a solid perioperative infrastructure. The entire…

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The Importance of Patient Education in Anesthesia

By Stephen M. Dorman, M.D.

The thought of undergoing anesthesia can be incredibly frightening for many people—and understandably so, as many people do not know how the process works. When patients are nervous about anesthesia, the best thing providers can do is spend time explaining the procedure and how the anesthetics work. We strongly encourage our providers to spend as…

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