Contest to Launch During National Nurse Anesthetist Week, Winner to be Announced February 24

In celebration of National Nurse Anesthetists Week, Somnia Anesthesia will once again recognize an outstanding Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in its third annual CRNA of the Year contest, the company announced. An anesthesia practice management company serving hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office based practices nationwide, Somnia will be accepting nominations of CRNAs from throughout the country beginning January 20 through February 20 at midnight.

CRNAs can be nominated using our online survey by a fellow CRNA, physician, or other healthcare professional. The winner, who will be selected by a panel of senior-level healthcare clinicians and administrators, will be announced on February 24 and will receive an iPad mini.

The previous two winners Holly Robins, CRNA, MS, MBA (2012), and Dorothea Connolly, CRNA (2013) were both very accomplished and well respected within their facilities and amongst their patients. Ms. Robins, manager of nurse anesthesia at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, shifted focus from herself to the profession at-large.  “It is a privilege to be a nurse anesthetist, and I consider myself fortunate to be able to work in such a dynamic profession.”
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In celebration of Doctors Day 2013, Somnia Anesthesia, an anesthesia services providers serving hospitals and outpatient facilities nationwide, has announced its inaugural Anesthesiologist of the Year contest. The content begins today, March 28, and runs until Tuesday, April 30.

With over 40,000 practicing anesthesiologists in the United States, this nationwide search is designed to honor anesthesiologists who are respected leaders at their facilities, and have consistently shown that high quality of patient care is their primary focus.  Fellow physicians, CRNAs, surgical personal or other healthcare professionals are welcome to submit their nominations for a worthy anesthesiologist.

“After the incredible response of our CRNA of the Year contests in 2012 and 2013, we felt it was only appropriate to create a program that acknowledges the exceptional service anesthesiologists provide,” says Robert C. Goldstein, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer of Somnia Anesthesia. “Across the country at facilities of all scope and size, anesthesiologists play a critical role in patient care and support. This contest is just a small token of our appreciation and support for the quality-drive, patient-centric service they provide.”

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In a hospital, the operating room (OR) manager has a key role in one of the facility’s most important clinical areas.  Multi-tasking as administrator, clinical expert, financial manager, and diplomat, the number of challenges an OR manager tackles on a daily basis means that a good support system and partner is essential. An effective anesthesia  partner, with strong leadership, is an important part of that support system.

Somnia Anesthesia’s new white paper, “Creating a Perioperative Partnership for Operating Room Managers,” examines the role of the OR manager and how a collaborative partnership with anesthesia leadership can help solve potential dilemmas that impact the clinical and financial efficiency of the OR.

To learn how a strong alignment with your anesthesia providers can prepare the OR – and the OR manager – for continued success, click here to download this important white paper today.

In Somnia Anesthesia’s latest resource document, “A New Graduate’s Guide to Anesthesia Careers,” experienced anesthesiologists and recruitment experts provide recent graduates with a detailed roadmap for identifying and securing the right position.  Additionally, experienced clinicians will find the material useful as it can serve as a method for relearning the intricacies of anesthesia provider recruitment.  The resource document provides answers to key questions about the recruitment process including:

1.    How should I prepare?

2.    What do recruiters look for?

3.    What should I know by the end of the interview?

Download this important document now to learn about best practices for a successful job search in anesthesia.

Somnia Anesthesia, a leading national anesthesia practice management company, has announced the release of a web-based application that allows hospital executives a mobile tool for evaluating their facility’s anesthesia services in four critical areas — leadership, financial management, quality improvement, and clinical services.

The app is the first of its kind for the anesthesia services industry, offering hospital administrators a comprehensive yet simple tool that grades the productivity and efficacy of their current anesthesia service provider based on a series of twenty questions in the four areas.  Percentages are computed from a 1-5 scale response for each question, ranging from poor to excellent.  At the conclusion, a score is provided along with recommended next steps for improvement, if applicable.

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