November 2015 Table of Contents 10 Abdominal Surgery Advances Innovative techniques and tools continue to move the ball forward. 5 Keys to Regional Block Efficiency Our high-volume orthopedic center keeps patients moving. 5 Ways to Make Your Cataract Patients Happy A surgeon who has been on both sides of the table shares his top tips for improving patient satisfaction. A Fond Look Back at OR Excellence 2015 7 pages of pictures from this year's conference in San Antonio. A New Way to Clean GI Scopes Some are calling for a shift in endoscope reprocessing from high-level disinfection to steam sterilization. Are You Making These Surface-Cleaning Mistakes? Here are 13 areas your turnover team may be glossing over. Behind Closed Doors: My Fellow Americans Why the next president should come from the OR. Case Carts Carry the Load Don't overlook the critical role they play in your workflow. Coding & Billing: Top ICD-10 Challenges for Eye Cases Be on the lookout for these common coding errors. Cutting Remarks: Bad Blood All bleeding eventually stops. I just wish it would never start. Editor's Page: Desensitized to Death Could the death of Joan Rivers be a wake-up call for surgical facilities? Hot Features in Warming Cabinets The latest innovations promote safety, convenience and reliability. Ideas That Work: Catch of the Month A Small Reward Helps Keep Eyes Wide Open Ideas That Work: Forget Me Not My Go-To Organizational Apps Ideas That Work: Innovative Ideas Take the Scare Out of Care for Pediatric Patients Ideas That Work: Laundry Savings The Switch to Paper Bed Sheets Ideas That Work: Patient Safety Information Cards Enhance Patient Handoffs Ideas That Work: Rolling Stop Privacy When And Where You Need It Ideas That Work: Save An IV Quick Trick for Your "Unsuccessful" Starts Ideas That Work: Words of Wisdom "Huggle Board" Boosts Staff Spirit In Case You Missed It ... Top 10 viewed features on outpatientsurgery.net. Legal Update: Is Your Pain Practice Appealing to Investors? Here's what corporate partners are looking for in the specialty. Medical Malpractice: Could Your Front Desk Get You Sued? Be careful who's dispensing advice to patients. Our New Heavyweight Table The $75,000 workhorse has a 1,200-pound weight capacity and a host of other safety features. Product News Shopping for Supraglottic Airway Devices When a difficult airway strikes, you want the right tool instantly available. Here's help in deciding. Strategies for More Precise Surgical Fluid Management Your intraoperative fluid therapy decisions influence post-operative outcomes. The Focused Factory Approach to Surgery Every facility, big or small, can implement a standardized approach to how it operates. The Role of Real-Time Intraoperative Imaging Efficiency and accessibility were an unexpected focus of our imaging upgrade. Thinking of Buying ... A Fluid Waste Management System Consider the benefits of closed collection and disposal. DID YOU SEE THIS?
