Special Editions Archive

The Word Is Heartburn; Millions of people have it - here's how to help ease their pain.

Are You Ready for The Colonoscopy Boom? New screening recommendations are expected to increase the demand for first-time colonoscopies.

3 Sharp Ideas to Improve Sharps Safety; Here's how we responded to a worrisome uptick in needlesticks and cuts.

5 Steps to Smoke-Free Surgery; Your staff will breathe a collective sigh of relief when you clear the OR air of harmful contaminants.

Comprehensive Pressure Injury Prevention;Use this risk assessment tool to protect patients' skin from pre-op to PACU.

Advances in Medication Management; Technology can increase drug security and safety.

Keep Fluid Off the Floor; A look at automated collection and disposal options that will keep your staff safe.

Left-Behind Needle Proves Fatal; Lessons learned from the tragedy a final count might have prevented.

On Point: Have You Established a Culture of Safety? Talk is cheap when it comes to protecting patients and staff from harm.

What's in Your MH Cart? Answer these 10 questions to find out if you're ready to respond to a malignant hyperthermia crisis.