Your Questions, Answered
Find quick answers to commonly asked questions about our services, mission, and how we can support your hospital.
FAQs
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Anesthesia Critical Care Consultants, LLC (ACCC) is a physician-led organization that provides tele-critical care, tele-anesthesia, and training services to rural and underserved communities, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.
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The company was founded by twins Dr. Amanda Gomes and Dr. Sarah Mercer who are triple board-certified physicians in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. They are members of the Cherokee Nation and are passionate about improving healthcare equity.
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We partner with hospitals and healthcare facilities primarily in rural and underserved regions across the United States.
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Tele-critical care involves remote consultations with critical care specialists using secure telemedicine technology, helping hospitals manage high-acuity patients efficiently.
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Our physicians are available in real-time to assist Emergency Room teams and Urgent Care Centers in stabilizing patients. We provide expert guidance to help either prepare patients for transfer or, in many cases, avoid the need for transfer altogether.
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We partner with hospitals to design ICU or intermediate care units. ACCC addresses issues including but not limited to:
Bed allocation
Physician and provider staffing
Nurse staffing
Dietary support
Pharmacy support
Protocol development
Workflow design
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Perioperative services include pre-operative anesthesia consultations conducted remotely, helping reduce day-of-surgery cancellations. Perioperative services also include assisting in the recovery room, providing help to anesthesiologists/anesthetists when they are occupied in the operating room with other patients.
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Yes, in addition to telemedicine solutions, we offer on-site assessments, consultations, education and training as part of our comprehensive partnership model.
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Telemedicine enables timely interventions by connecting hospitals with specialists, reducing mortality rates, hospital stays, and the need for patient transfers.
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Telemedicine can significantly reduce costs associated with ICU days, patient transfers, and surgery cancellations, creating financial sustainability for hospitals. Utilizing telemedicine can also relieve the financial burden of hiring on-site intensivists 24/7, providing a cost-effective solution for maintaining high-quality care around the clock.
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We provide training, standardized protocols, and ongoing support, empowering local teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
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We work with hospitals to ensure telemedicine solutions integrate smoothly into their existing systems. Contact us for specific requirements tailored to your facility.
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Implementation involves a phased process, starting with an initial discovery call, an onsite visit, and a detailed assessment of your ICU or operational needs. The timeline varies based on facility readiness and program scope.
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Our initial assessment may include an onsite visit to review processes, interview stakeholders, and evaluate ICU staffing and nursing capabilities. Data collected helps us develop a customized proposal and phased implementation plan.
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Yes, we conduct quarterly reviews along a 90-day client care plan. These reviews include regular reporting on key metrics, ROI analysis, and collaborative adjustments to ensure program success.
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Start by scheduling an initial discovery call with us. Based on your needs, we’ll arrange an onsite visit and assessment to develop a tailored proposal.
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Pricing is tailored to the specific needs of each facility. For ICU assessments, there may be an initial fee, which can be credited back upon partnership agreement.
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Once the contract is signed, we begin the phased implementation of your program. This includes a 90-day care plan and regular reviews to track progress and ROI.
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Yes, we are proud to partner with Cromford Health, a leading provider of virtual healthcare solutions, to enhance our ability to serve patients and communities
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