This measure would designate the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

This measure would designate the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

This measure would designate the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists are guardians of patient safety in health care: in the operating room, in the delivery room, in the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, Their years of education and training prepare physician anesthesiologists to navigate life-and-death moments, transitioning from the operating room to the emergency room and acting as airway management experts for the sickest of patients diagnosed with COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists were made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in California, whether caring for COVID-19 patients, managing a crisis during surgery or labor and delivery, or providing pain management; and

WHEREAS, Annually in the United States, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed with anesthesia, and physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in a patients well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures and make patient safety their top priority; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists have the highest levels of training and must complete between 12,000 and 16,000 hours of training before practicing independently; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists have been leaders in patient safety, as anesthesiology is cited as the only medical specialty to have significantly improved patient safety; and

WHEREAS, A physician anesthesiologists duties include evaluating a patients current health before receiving anesthesia to ensure the best outcome, administering anesthesia, monitoring the patient during surgery, and assessing the patient after the procedure is completed; and

WHEREAS, This spectrum of patient care constitutes the perioperative surgical home, which the American Society of Anesthesiologists has identified as an innovative model in patient care in which the physician anesthesiologist directs the anesthesia care team to provide support to the patient throughout all aspects of surgical care and procedures; and

WHEREAS, There is up to a 20-percent reduction in adverse events when physician anesthesiologists lead the anesthesia care team; and

WHEREAS, The American Medical Association completed a public opinion survey that concluded 70 percent of patients want a physician to administer and monitor anesthesia levels; and

WHEREAS, Anesthesia is safer than ever before, yet there remains potential for complications and side effects during procedures, and physician anesthesiologists have the training and expertise to help minimize these risks, monitor for any problems, and take quick action; and

WHEREAS, During surgeries or procedures, when seconds count, physician anesthesiologists have the highest degree of training to respond to emergencies and ensure the best patient outcomes; and

WHEREAS, The California Society of Anesthesiologists is a physician organization with over 3,000 members dedicated to promoting the highest standards of the profession of anesthesiology, fostering excellence through continuing medical education, and serving as an advocate for anesthesiologists and their patients; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists are guardians of patient safety in health care: in the operating room, in the delivery room, in the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, Their years of education and training prepare physician anesthesiologists to navigate life-and-death moments, transitioning from the operating room to the emergency room and acting as airway management experts for the sickest of patients diagnosed with COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists were made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in California, whether caring for COVID-19 patients, managing a crisis during surgery or labor and delivery, or providing pain management; and

WHEREAS, Annually in the United States, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed with anesthesia, and physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in a patients well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures and make patient safety their top priority; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists have the highest levels of training and must complete between 12,000 and 16,000 hours of training before practicing independently; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists have been leaders in patient safety, as anesthesiology is cited as the only medical specialty to have significantly improved patient safety; and

WHEREAS, A physician anesthesiologists duties include evaluating a patients current health before receiving anesthesia to ensure the best outcome, administering anesthesia, monitoring the patient during surgery, and assessing the patient after the procedure is completed; and

WHEREAS, This spectrum of patient care constitutes the perioperative surgical home, which the American Society of Anesthesiologists has identified as an innovative model in patient care in which the physician anesthesiologist directs the anesthesia care team to provide support to the patient throughout all aspects of surgical care and procedures; and

WHEREAS, There is up to a 20-percent reduction in adverse events when physician anesthesiologists lead the anesthesia care team; and

WHEREAS, The American Medical Association completed a public opinion survey that concluded 70 percent of patients want a physician to administer and monitor anesthesia levels; and

WHEREAS, Anesthesia is safer than ever before, yet there remains potential for complications and side effects during procedures, and physician anesthesiologists have the training and expertise to help minimize these risks, monitor for any problems, and take quick action; and

WHEREAS, During surgeries or procedures, when seconds count, physician anesthesiologists have the highest degree of training to respond to emergencies and ensure the best patient outcomes; and

WHEREAS, The California Society of Anesthesiologists is a physician organization with over 3,000 members dedicated to promoting the highest standards of the profession of anesthesiology, fostering excellence through continuing medical education, and serving as an advocate for anesthesiologists and their patients; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists are guardians of patient safety in health care: in the operating room, in the delivery room, in the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, Their years of education and training prepare physician anesthesiologists to navigate life-and-death moments, transitioning from the operating room to the emergency room and acting as airway management experts for the sickest of patients diagnosed with COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists were made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in California, whether caring for COVID-19 patients, managing a crisis during surgery or labor and delivery, or providing pain management; and

WHEREAS, Annually in the United States, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed with anesthesia, and physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in a patients well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures and make patient safety their top priority; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists have the highest levels of training and must complete between 12,000 and 16,000 hours of training before practicing independently; and

WHEREAS, Physician anesthesiologists have been leaders in patient safety, as anesthesiology is cited as the only medical specialty to have significantly improved patient safety; and

WHEREAS, A physician anesthesiologists duties include evaluating a patients current health before receiving anesthesia to ensure the best outcome, administering anesthesia, monitoring the patient during surgery, and assessing the patient after the procedure is completed; and

WHEREAS, This spectrum of patient care constitutes the perioperative surgical home, which the American Society of Anesthesiologists has identified as an innovative model in patient care in which the physician anesthesiologist directs the anesthesia care team to provide support to the patient throughout all aspects of surgical care and procedures; and

WHEREAS, There is up to a 20-percent reduction in adverse events when physician anesthesiologists lead the anesthesia care team; and

WHEREAS, The American Medical Association completed a public opinion survey that concluded 70 percent of patients want a physician to administer and monitor anesthesia levels; and

WHEREAS, Anesthesia is safer than ever before, yet there remains potential for complications and side effects during procedures, and physician anesthesiologists have the training and expertise to help minimize these risks, monitor for any problems, and take quick action; and

WHEREAS, During surgeries or procedures, when seconds count, physician anesthesiologists have the highest degree of training to respond to emergencies and ensure the best patient outcomes; and

WHEREAS, The California Society of Anesthesiologists is a physician organization with over 3,000 members dedicated to promoting the highest standards of the profession of anesthesiology, fostering excellence through continuing medical education, and serving as an advocate for anesthesiologists and their patients; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 3

Author: Haney (D), et al.

Introduced: 1/9/23

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR, Read and adopted, 1/30/23

SUBJECT: Physician Anesthesiologist Week

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Annually in the United States, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed with anesthesia, and physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in a patient’s well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures and make patient safety their top priority.
2. Physician anesthesiologists are guardians of patient safety in health care: in the operating room, in the delivery room, in the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Physician anesthesiologists have the highest levels of training and must complete between 12,000 and 16,000 hours of training before practicing independently.
4. Their years of education and training prepare physician anesthesiologists to navigate life-and-death moments, transitioning from the operating room to the emergency room and acting as airway management experts for the sickest of patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
5. Physician anesthesiologists have been leaders in patient safety, as anesthesiology is cited as the only medical specialty to have significantly improved patient safety.
6. Physician anesthesiologists were made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in California, whether caring for COVID-19 patients, managing a crisis during surgery or labor and delivery, or providing pain management.

This resolution designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

Comments

According to the author, ACR 3 acknowledges that physician anesthesiologists are leaders in patient safety and recognizes their work in the operating room, the delivery room, the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are an essential profession in the healthcare system. That’s why I am proud to author ACR 3 to designate the week of January 29, 2023 as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures relating to Physician Anesthesiologist Week:

• ACR 127 (Akilah Weber, Resolution Chapter 16, Statutes of 2022).
• ACR 11 (Flora, Resolution Chapter 6, Statutes of 2021).
• ACR 144 (Low, Resolution Chapter 8, Statutes of 2020).
• SCR 4 (Glazer, Resolution Chapter 9, Statutes of 2019).

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/8/23)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/8/23)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/8/23 16:32:13

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 3

Author:(Haney)

As Introduced Ver:January 9, 2023

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

Major Provisions

1. Annually in the United States, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed with anesthesia, and physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in a patient’s well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures and make patient safety their top priority.
2. Physician anesthesiologists are guardians of patient safety in health care: in the operating room, in the delivery room, in the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Physician anesthesiologists have the highest levels of training and must complete between 12,000 and 16,000 hours of training before practicing independently.
4. Their years of education and training prepare physician anesthesiologists to navigate life-and-death moments, transitioning from the operating room to the emergency room and acting as airway management experts for the sickest of patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
5. Physician anesthesiologists have been leaders in patient safety, as anesthesiology is cited as the only medical specialty to have significantly improved patient safety.
6. Physician anesthesiologists were made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in California, whether caring for COVID-19 patients, managing a crisis during surgery or labor and delivery, or providing pain management.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

ACR 3 acknowledges that physician anesthesiologists are leaders in patient safety and recognizes their work in the operating room, the delivery room, the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are an essential profession in the healthcare system. That’s why I am proud to author ACR 3 to designate the week of January 29, 2023 as Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

Arguments in Support

None on file

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

No fiscal impact

VOTES

ASM RULES: 12-0-1

YES: Ramos, Addis, Juan Carrillo, Essayli, Flora, Low, Ortega, Papan, Pellerin, Blanca Rubio, Valencia, Dixon

ABS, ABST OR NV: Pacheco

UPDATED

VERSION: January 9, 2023

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000004

Date of Hearing: January 17, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

James Ramos, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 3 (

Author:Haney) – As Introduced Ver:January 9, 2023

SUBJECT: Physician Anesthesiologist Week.

SUMMARY: Designates the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, inclusive, as Physician Anesthesiologist Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Annually in the United States, more than 100 million operations and procedures are performed with anesthesia, and physician anesthesiologists play a critical role in a patient’s well-being before, during, and after surgical procedures and make patient safety their top priority.
2. Physician anesthesiologists are guardians of patient safety in health care: in the operating room, in the delivery room, in the intensive care unit, in pain management clinics, and on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Physician anesthesiologists have the highest levels of training and must complete between 12,000 and 16,000 hours of training before practicing independently.
4. Their years of education and training prepare physician anesthesiologists to navigate life-and-death moments, transitioning from the operating room to the emergency room and acting as airway management experts for the sickest of patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
5. Physician anesthesiologists have been leaders in patient safety, as anesthesiology is cited as the only medical specialty to have significantly improved patient safety.
6. Physician anesthesiologists were made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in California, whether caring for COVID-19 patients, managing a crisis during surgery or labor and delivery, or providing pain management.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800