Anesthesiologists Out of the OR: Opportunity or Overstretch? |
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
1. Examine the expanding roles of anesthesiologists outside the operating room, including interventional procedures, pain management, and critical care, and assess their impact on patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
2. Evaluate Resource Allocation Strategies: Discuss the implications of anesthesiologist shortages on workload distribution and explore strategies for balancing in-OR and out-of-OR responsibilities while maintaining patient safety and professional sustainability.
3. Identify Solutions for Workforce Challenges: Explore innovative approaches to address the growing demand for anesthesia services, including workforce optimization, interprofessional collaboration, and policy changes to ensure equitable access to anesthesiology care across Canada.
2. Evaluate Resource Allocation Strategies: Discuss the implications of anesthesiologist shortages on workload distribution and explore strategies for balancing in-OR and out-of-OR responsibilities while maintaining patient safety and professional sustainability.
3. Identify Solutions for Workforce Challenges: Explore innovative approaches to address the growing demand for anesthesia services, including workforce optimization, interprofessional collaboration, and policy changes to ensure equitable access to anesthesiology care across Canada.