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The Crucial Role of Anesthesia Management in Recruiting and Retaining Top-Tier Anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
An effective anesthesia management team is the foundation of any successful anesthesia department. It is the backbone of patient safety, quality of care and an efficient surgical workflow. However, the benefits of a strong anesthesia management team are not limited to those critical aspects. A...
The Story, Part 4: Exponential Growth
The year 2017 is an important one in the history of DPI. Prior to it, business had been stagnant, but a key hire sparked substantial growth. As the company lost ones of its lifelong mentors in the passing of George Sikes, it welcomed what would come to be a major catalyst for exponential growth....
The Pivot: The DPI Story
The initial staffing business model of Diversified Professionals, Inc. (DPI) proved to be successful immediately. Rapid growth, team development and provider confidence spread news of the DPI brand like wildfire. The company was able to fully staff well-trained and...
The Beginning: The DPI Story
In 2002, John Sikes, Jeff LeBlanc and Scott Sutton left West Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans and began offering contract anesthesia services throughout southern Louisiana. At that time, the staffing market for nurse anesthetists was volatile, providing the three...
Bringing a Family-Oriented Practice To a Family-Oriented Community
DPI Anesthesia proudly announces a partnership with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center as their anesthesia provider. The Piedmont system consistently delivers the highest quality, safest, and patient-centered care and services, known as “The Piedmont Way.” While...
Spinal vs. General Anesthesia for Outpatient Total Joint Replacements
Total Joint Replacements (TJRs) are being done with increasing frequency in the outpatient setting. At our facility, we historically performed every TJR under spinal anesthesia and were very successful with this approach. However, our surgical team began to discuss...
Perks of W2 Employment for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs
Perks of W2 Employment for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs As the nationwide shortage of anesthesiologists and CRNAs continues, job offers for anesthesia providers become increasingly lucrative. If you are an anesthesia provider, you have likely stumbled across a job...
Nuances of Staffing and Managing an Ambulatory Surgery Center Anesthesia Department
Nuances of Staffing and Managing an Ambulatory Surgery Center Anesthesia Department For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), choosing an anesthesia management company is an extremely important decision. Experience matters when it comes to managing an ASC anesthesia...
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Key Steps to Making the Right Hire
One of the most important things an owner in a company can influence and control is the organizational process of hiring people. There is no question that everyone wants to make the perfect hire. However, …
Should I Hire or Contract My Anesthesia Services?
Anesthesia is one of the most important and vital services a hospital or surgical center provides to its patients and clients. While the actual service of providing anesthesia may seem simple, the business of anesthesia is unique and complex.
How to Calculate an Anesthesia Stipend
There are many methods that can be used to calculate an anesthesia stipend. DPI’s preferred method to calculate an anesthesia stipend uses the following algebraic equation: