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Anesthesia Liability
July 8, 2024
Dear OMIC Insureds:
The Risk Management Department is aware of the national shortage of anesthesiologists. Ophthalmologists are relying more on CRNAs, and in some states, RNs, to administer anesthesia. When assessing their potential liability for anesthesia administered by such healthcare providers, ophthalmologists should consider the following factors:
- Location of the procedure
- Administration of anesthesia (who is giving it, what is being given, and by what method)
- Monitoring of the patient
- Level of sedation
- Patient selection criteria
- Pre- and post-procedure instructions
- Emergency response plan
Although each state has its own laws that will affect your evaluation of these criteria, considering these factors will aid in legal and administrative compliance, patient safety, and risk mitigation. To better protect yourself from anesthesia liability exposure, please click here to access OMIC’s risk recommendations regarding each of these factors.
If you have questions, contact us for confidential risk management advice at riskmanagement@omic.com or call us at 1-800-562-6642 and enter 4 for Risk Management.
Sincerely,
OMIC Risk Management Department
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