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Don't stack equipment on carts. See why this is an idea that doesn't work.

Hitting the sweet spot with reposable instruments. Reusable-disposable tools can improve quality and efficiency while also saving money.

Coding & billing: Are you leaving money on the table? Conduct an in-house claims audit to find out.

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Can you pass our surface disinfection quiz? 20 questions to test your infection prevention insight.

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Business advisor: Get patients to pay in full on the day of surgery. Collect deductibles and co-pays before you wheel patients back.

Can you speed up your reprocessing department? You can't cut corners or skip steps, but automation can help you get sets back to the OR sooner.

Keep your staff in the loop with this Idea That Works from Dakota Eye Surgery Center.

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Check out these 4 tips for keeping phones out of the OR.

Stay on top of post-op complications with this Idea That Works from Surgicare of Oradell.

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Pain Control: Dedicated teamwork makes patients the winners. The staff at Capital Region Medical Center work hand in hand to achieve excellent pain management.