Safety: Time for a new surgical checklist. It starts earlier, ends later, saves time and prevents complications.

Our new heavyweight table. The $75,000 workhorse has a 1,200-pound weight capacity and a host of other safety features.

Safety: Keys to smooth patient handoffs. Relay the patient's condition clearly and concisely.

5 truths about wrong-site surgery. In order to prevent the "never event," you need to understand what's causing it.

3 patient positioning pointers. The OR table can be a dangerous place for patients -- don't let nerve damage and skin injuries mar your surgical outcomes.

Do you have a culture of safety? Experts weigh in on why changing the environment of your OR is difficult, but essential.

The Constant Quest for Zero - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 2015

A better way to eliminate retained surgical items. Accounting, not counting, will ensure no sponges are left behind.

Are You Warming Patients Safely? Here's what you might be doing wrong -- and how to fix it.

Best practices in drug safety. Expert advice on proper medication storage, security and labeling.

MH drills can be a real life saver. My son is alive today because the surgical team did everything right.

Your primer on plasma cutting and coagulation devices. These little 'lightsabers' let your surgeons gently slice and seal tissue.

Safety: Shhh! surgery in progress. Excessive noise distracts the OR team from patient care.

Clear cut. Are you marking the surgical site right? Our survey shows room for improvement.

6 things MH experts want you to know. The MHAUS hotline medical director answers your most pressing questions.

Don't put phones before patients. Surgical safety group promotes cautious perioperative use of electronic gadgets.

Looking to accessorize your table? Today's newest patient positioning attachments add versatility to any surface.

Safety: Run down fire risk before every case. Fires are preventable if the OR team is aware of the risks.

Avoid these 5 patient positioning disasters. From pressure ulcers to vision loss, don't let positioning problems happen on your watch.

Medication safety pop quiz. Are you complying with best practices in medication safety?