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J70Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Honor Physician Anesthesiologists Week

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 26-February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Andrew GounardesSD-26
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Hochul to declare January 26-February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in New York.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the critical, often overlooked role of physician anesthesiologists. in patient safety before, during, and after surgery, as well as in pain management and crisis situations, emphasizing their importance in healthcare outcomes.

  2. Underscores the extensive education and training required. 12 to 14 years and up to 16,000 hours—setting physician anesthesiologists apart in their expertise to handle complex medical situations and safeguard patients who cannot advocate for themselves.

  3. Promotes the gold-standard 'Anesthesia Care Team' model. , which places physician anesthesiologists at the helm, reflecting a commitment to the highest quality and safest possible anesthesia care for all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status.

  4. Aims to increase public awareness and appreciation. for the profession, which could impact policy decisions, healthcare resource allocation, and support for maintaining physician-led anesthesia teams in New York hospitals.

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Honor Physician Anesthesiologists Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Andrew Gounardes

Senator · Senate District 26

Chair, Budget And Revenue

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 70 BY: Senator GOUNARDES MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 26-February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize an… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 70 BY: Senator GOUNARDES MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 26-February 1, 2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize an official week that is set aside to inform key audiences about the role and value of Physician Anesthesiologists in delivering anesthesia care in today's and tomorrow's United States healthcare system; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 26-February 1,

2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Physician Anesthesiologists Week; and WHEREAS, Physician Anesthesiologists are the guardians of patient safety before, during, and after surgery… Show all

2025, as Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Physician Anesthesiologists Week; and WHEREAS, Physician Anesthesiologists are the guardians of patient safety before, during, and after surgery and in pain medicine with the expert ability to lead and navigate all vital moments of care; and WHEREAS, The 12 to 14 years of education, including medical school, and 12,000 to 16,000 hours of training, give Physician Anesthesiologists the necessary knowledge to understand and treat the entire human body; and WHEREAS, Physician Anesthesiologists are made for this moment, playing a critical role in keeping patients safe in this State and community, whether managing a crisis during surgery, providing pain management during labor, or treating patients who experience chronic pain; and WHEREAS, The Anesthesia Care Team model, led by Physician Anesthesiologists, is widely recognized as the gold standard of care used in all the Nation's top hospitals to protect patients; and WHEREAS, All individuals in the State of New York are entitled to and should have universal access to the highest level of anesthesia care; all patients, regardless of socioeconomic status, deserve Physician Anesthesiologists leading their care, advocating for them, and safeguarding them when they are under anesthesia and unable to advocate for themselves; and WHEREAS, Physician Anesthesiologists are recognized leaders who are committed to safe and high-quality patient care, educating patients on anesthesia safety and reducing risks of complications; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 26-February 1,

2025, the 11th Annual Physician Anesthesiologists Week in the State of New York, in recognition of our appreciation for Physician Anesthesiologists who serve as the leaders of the Anesthesia Care Team and critical care specialists, ensuring the safety and health of surgical patients and chronic pain patients every day; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York, and the Board Members of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists.

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