Preserving a Critical Resource: Addressing the National Shortage of Type O Blood
O-negative blood is in critical shortage and smarter transfusion practices can help protect this lifesaving resource.
NAPA Anesthesia Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection
NAPA Anesthesia retains its HITRUST r2 Certification for clinical and revenue cycle systems
Anesthesia Services and the Transforming Episode Accountability Model
Learn what the new CMS TEAM quality reporting means for anesthesia teams, which measures are coming, and how to lead with preop optimization, data tracking, and safer outcomes.
OB Anesthesia Insight: Intraoperative Pain Management During C-section
Megan Rosenstein, MD, MBA, and The Doctors Company discuss practical strategies to improve outcomes for OR patients undergoing C-section with neuraxial anesthesia for pain management.
Change Management Reduces PACU Length of Stay
NAPA's anesthesia team reduced PACU and Endoscopy LOS by up to 40%, boosting throughput, satisfaction, and efficiency with targeted clinical solutions.
National Blood Supply Shortage
Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) are becoming more complex following an increase in natural disasters and intentional acts of violence. These events often result in severe injuries that require immediate emergency…
Building a New Anesthesia Team: NAPA’s Proven Solution for Smooth, Sustainable, and Successful Transitions
Navigating change is hard. In healthcare, consolidations, expansions, financial concerns, staffing shortages, and shifting community needs are challenging hospital administrators to rethink and restructure operational processes and employment models across…
How Scaling Standardized Protocols in a Perioperative Surgical Home Saved One Hospital up to $12 Million in One Year and Improved Surgeon Engagement
At New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), a not-for-profit, 850-bed teaching hospital, regional referral center, and Level 2 Trauma Center serving southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, a Perioperative…
Raising the Bar: How NAPA Redefines Quality in Anesthesia
In 2019, North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) founded the NAPA Anesthesia Patient Safety Institute (NAPSI), our federally listed Patient Safety Organization (PSO). Today, our work through NAPSI is leading…
New CMS Quality Measure Tied to GLP-1 Use and Pulmonary Aspiration Is Driven by NAPSI Innovation
North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) proudly announces the launch of its Patient Advocate Center of Excellence (PACE) to deliver top-tier customer service to patients navigating the complexities of anesthesia…