In a previous post, we delved deep into the theoretical underpinnings of Quality Improvement (QI) and its criticality in anesthesiology. We explored how this discipline intertwines with patient care, emphasizing its role in enhancing clinical practices for optimal patient well-being. As we transition from theoretical constructs to practical implementations, we venture into the realm of local hospitals, specifically their anesthesia departments. This is where theory meets practice, where abstract quality metrics translate into tangible …

Introduction to Quality Improvement and Applicability to Patient Care in Anesthesia Continued medical advancement involves refining clinical practices to maximize patient well-being, with Quality Improvement (QI) being a critical method to systematically identify and address care deficits. As integral members of the perioperative care team, anesthesiologists anticipate potential complications and mitigate them through patient optimization. These inherent challenges in anesthetic choice highlight the crucial need for integrating QI into anesthesiology. While historically, perioperative …

While virtual care has been used in several provinces for decades (1), during the COVID pandemic the use of these  models of care increased. Virtual care may be structured in different ways, with differing access points and staffing structures (2). In this article, we focus on the model of the in-person emergency department staffed with nurses with a virtual emergency physician.  Some emergency departments have made the difficult decision to close or reduce open hours as …