Infection prevention: don't define your reprocessors by their failures. Let your sterile processing department prove itself to you.

Is your cleaning barely scratching the surface? Tap into the science of surface disinfection to rid your rooms of infection-causing bioburden.

The ratings game. How to score high in health rating systems — and how to defend yourself when you don't score well.

Study: <i>C. Diff</i> Transmission "Might Be More Likely to Occur" in Surgical Centers

Chicago hospital sues leapfrog for defamation over low patient safety grade.

Recall: Midazolam syringes in blister packs contain syringes of ondansetron. Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling a lot of mislabeled prefilled syringes that were distributed nationwide.

Study: Overlapping surgeries are safe for patients. A study of more 2,000 neurosurgery patients showed no major difference in post-op complications between overlapping and non-overlapping surgeries.

3 fire prevention tips. Your OR team can minimize the chance of a surgical fire.

Editor's page: Those who are bullied bully right back. Now we know why the oppressed eat their young and each other.

4 ways to accessorize your ophthalmic microscope. A look at the value in investing in the latest add-ons for your scopes.

Behind closed doors: Creatures of habit. The rituals and routines of an OR nurse.

Help bariatric patients drink enough water after surgery with this Idea That Works.

Need help launching your total joints program? Leading orthopedic implant companies can assist you in starting a same-day joint replacement program.

Ease the fear before surgery for kids. Use your monitors for this Idea That Works.

Safety: Quiet, Please: Noise distractions in the OR. Silence is golden during the critical stages of surgery.

How much do you know about surgical video? Take our quiz to find out that clearer, brighter visuals are just the beginning.

Avoid idle staff with this Idea That Works.

Do your anesthetists have all they desire? The 6 drugs and devices anesthesia providers say they can't do without.

Getting a grip on hernia mesh fixation. Reliable options abound for keeping mesh in its proper place after hernia repair.

Anesthesia alert: Who's unsafe for outpatient surgery? Certain patients shouldn't get past your anesthesia gatekeepers.