Special Editions Archive

Fighting the Incivility War; Teaching and requiring respectful behavior improve staff morale, patient safety and the bottom line.

Inside Our Pressure Injury Prevention Program; It's been 2 years and counting since a patient has suffered skin-related harm during surgery.

Leave Nothing Behind; Combining scanning technology with a meticulous manual count is your best defense against retained objects.

Patient Warming Pitfalls to Avoid; One of surgery's most basic patient safety practices is riskier than you might think.

Are You Ready to Manage MH? Good planning and plenty of practice will help you stay calm, cool and collected when stress levels rise.

5 Ways to Slash Sharps Injuries; Take a proactive approach to protect surgeons and staff from sticks and cuts.

Who's Looking Out for the Providers? You owe it to your team to reduce the risks of slips, trips and back strains.

Operate Where Everybody Knows Your Name; Q&A with Robert Hackett, MD, anesthesiologist and inspiration of the #TheatreCapChallenge.

Focus on the Fundamentals Of Radiation Safety; Understanding the principles of time, distance and shielding will limit your team's exposure risks.

Sign the Right Correct Site; It takes plenty of planning and persistence to ensure surgeons always hit the mark.