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Alternative uses for peripheral nerve blocks. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery.

Socks to signify fall-risk patients, read about this Idea That Works from Cherry Valley, California.

Staffing: 6 creative staffing solutions. Tips to keep your key people productive and satisfied.

Anesthesia Alert: Acing the pre-operative anesthesia evaluation. The right approach can go a long way toward eliminating anxiety.

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Stay on your toes. Prevent slips, trips and falls in the surgical workplace.

Medication management essentials. Time to brush up on proper labeling, administration and dosing practices.

Pump up your pain pump knowledge. How much do you know about the potential for post-op complications?

Steer clear of wrong-site surgery. These kinds of mistakes are called never events because they never should happen to anyone, but they do happen.

How dangerous is surgical smoke? The foul-smelling plume can cause long-term harm to staff and surgeons.

No objects left behind. If preventing retained foreign objects is such a high priority, why is it still being reported as a common sentinel event?

How much do you know about hypothermia? The risks go well beyond low scores on patient satisfaction surveys.

Getting to the point of sharps safety. Know the facts and protect your staff.

Are you prepared for an MH emergency? Preparation is key to managing the deadly disorder.

Imaging's invisible dangers. Prolonged radiation exposure can cause lasting effects.

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Editor's Page: 'If we chase perfection, we can catch excellence'. An NFL coach's famous words ring true for surgical facility leaders.