Malpractice
What is time limit a provider must wait before they can work with us after reporting substance abuse?
10 years
How many years of experience are CRNAs required to have in order to work with us?
1 year
What does MD/ DO stand for?
Medical Doctor
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
This region has more independent practices than the other 2.
Midwest
If a provider has not done OB, Cardiac, Blocks, or Trauma in the last 2 years, can we cover them to do those?
Simple answer: No
Special Circumstance: Maybe, if they have enough history prior to the 2 year window they may be able to be pre-approved
What is the time limit a provider must wait to work with us after receiving a DUI?
5 years
What kind of license do CRNAs hold?
APRN
How long is anesthesiology residency typically after medical school?
4 years — typically a 1-year internship followed by 3 years of anesthesiology training.
Which state in the North territory does not allow CRNAs to practice independently?
New York
This case deals with child birth
OB - Obstetrics
What is the max number of Malpractice claims a provider can have within the last 10 years in order to be eligible to be covered?
2
Can a CRNA practice independently in a level 1 Trauma?
State laws/ hospital bi-laws dependent
Name three common fellowships
Cardiac
Pediatrics
Obstetrics
Critical Care
Pain
Which region of ours is the only one to have all focus states be a part of the NLC? (Compact)
South
What type of Sedation do GI/ Endo surgery centers typically use?
Mac Sedation
This provider worked solely OB cases at a women's and children's hospital for 5 years straight before entering a level 1 Trauma center for the last 2.5 years. However, she has not been able to do OB in this setting. The job she is interested in for her next assignment requires it. Can we cover her to do OB?
Must pre-approve
What level of degree do CRNAs hold in todays setting?
Doctorate
An anesthesiologist says they are "board certified." What organization is commonly associated with board certification in anesthesiology?
American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA).
What are the states we cannot work with CRNAs for locums?
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
California
Connecticut
Which level of sedation may require the anesthesia provider to manage the patient's airway because the patient can no longer reliably maintain it independently?
Deep sedation
This provider has a pending case. What 3 main items do you need for pre-approval?
1st party
3rd party
References
How long does it take to become a CRNA with the fastest route?
Fastest realistic path: About 8 years (4 years BSN + 1 year ICU + 3 years CRNA program)
How many Board Exams must an anesthesiologist take in order to become certified?
3
2 written
1 oral
This state has the lowest population of anesthesiologist in regard to their patient population out of any state.
New Mexico
In order to work with TAVR, what certification must the anesthesiologist hold?
Cardiac Fellowship: TEE Certification