A National Model for Talent Development, Regional Block Expertise, and ASC Excellence
At a time when many healthcare organizations are asking questions about how to strengthen their anesthesia pipeline, Georgia Bone & Joint (GBJ) has built an answer. In partnership with NorthStar Anesthesia’s Sentry team, GBJ is not only delivering best-in-class orthopedic care—it’s cultivating the next generation of CRNAs through a hands-on, high-efficiency ASC training program.
Where Efficiency Meets Education
GBJ isn’t just a busy ambulatory center—it’s a teaching site, a talent pipeline, and a hub of innovation in orthopedic anesthesia. At the heart of the program is a regional block training model that emphasizes clinical autonomy, throughput optimization, and patient experience. Every provider on site—from seasoned CRNA to new graduate—shares responsibility for high-quality blocks and on-time case starts.
Thanks to this culture of shared skill and efficiency:
A Training Ground for Tomorrow’s CRNAs
Through its affiliations with Augusta University, MUSC, and Emory, the Sentry team hosts student nurse anesthetists at GBJ for immersive rotations in ASC practice. These students are trained by practicing CRNAs—not just in block techniques, but in the practical, high-stakes rhythm of ASC throughput. Many students return as full-time providers after graduation.
In recent years, this pipeline has produced 5–10 new Sentry CRNAs annually, and the results are showing: GBJ now benefits from one of the most efficient and self-sustaining anesthesia teams in the state.
Not Just Technical—Culturally Transformational
Beyond the technical training, GBJ is a case study in building culture. CRNAs are elevated as departmental leaders. Surgeons trust their anesthesia colleagues not only to deliver, but to teach and innovate. And the entire care team—from pre-op to discharge—functions with shared accountability for performance.
Workshops led by CRNAs extend beyond GBJ to classrooms at Augusta, MUSC, and Emory. Over the years, Sentry CRNAs have participated in multidisciplinary medical education events with anesthesiologists and CRNAs on advanced block protocols and ERAS integration, reinforcing the reputation of GBJ and Sentry as leaders in outpatient anesthesia excellence.
A Blueprint for the Future
As health systems and surgery centers look for new ways to grow their workforce and improve clinical performance, Georgia Bone & Joint offers a compelling example. This is more than a single-site success—it’s a replicable model for aligning education, culture, and patient care.
If you’re building an ASC or strengthening your anesthesia pipeline, GBJ shows what’s possible when training, throughput, and teamwork come together.
Learn more at www.northstaranesthesia.com or contact James Bagliani, Director of Business Development at [email protected] to start the conversation.
