New White Paper Outlines Best Practices For Anesthesia Onboarding and Change Management

Roadmap for Hospital Executives Seeking to Change Anesthesia Providers

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – July 12, 2011 — A new white paper, published by Somnia Anesthesia, outlines best practices for hospital administrators seeking to change their anesthesia provider. It also explains the circumstances that can indicate it is time for a change, and the process for identifying and onboarding a new anesthesia provider.

The white paper describes three phases for anesthesia onboarding and change management and five best practices for making a successful transition to a new anesthesia partner:

• Involving stakeholders including a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff
• Identifying desired outcomes
• Assessing clinical, administrative and financial risks
• Establishing clinical quality and business-related benchmarks
• Communicating the change effectively
  

“Healthcare reform is prompting many hospital administrators to focus on reducing costs, improving quality and increasing efficiency in the operating room,” said Robert C. Goldstein, MD, Somnia’s executive vice president and chief medical officer. “The result is that many facilities are taking a closer look at their anesthesia provider and are contemplating making a change.” 

The white paper explains that hospitals seeking to improve their anesthesia program should look for providers who embrace transparency, provide complete clinical and operational support, and have a clear understanding of the clinical and regulatory environment pertaining to anesthesia.

Download a free copy of the white paper, here.

About Somnia Anesthesia
Founded in 1996 by practicing anesthesiologists, Somnia Anesthesia is a full-service clinical anesthesia solutions partner, providing support in all areas of anesthesia including leadership, recruiting, revenue cycle management, payor contracting, quality assurance, billing and credentialing to hospitals, surgery centers and office based surgical facilities. Owned and operated by physicians, Somnia provides locally recruited anesthesia teams, supported by an unmatched national infrastructure that delivers the economies of scale clients demand. Anesthesia continues to be Somnia Anesthesia’s only business.
For more information visit: www.somniainc.com.

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Melissa Weisstuch
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