The Rhode Island House of Representatives has introduced a resolution to celebrate the 11th annual "Physician Anesthesiologists Week" from January 29th to February 4th, 2025. This resolution acknowledges the vital role that physician anesthesiologists play in ensuring patient safety across various healthcare settings, including operating rooms, delivery rooms, and pain management clinics. It highlights their extensive education and training, which equips them to handle critical situations and provide high-quality care to patients, including veterans.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Anesthesia Care Team model, led by physician anesthesiologists, as the gold standard of care in top hospitals and the Veterans Administration. It calls upon citizens to recognize and appreciate the contributions of physician anesthesiologists in enhancing the safety of anesthesia and improving the well-being of surgical patients, veterans, and those suffering from chronic pain. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to The American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Introduced by Representatives Fogarty, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, and Hull, the resolution was introduced on January 28 and has been read and passed in the House.