This Idea That Works gives you a simple way to prompt your surgical team to conduct patient safety checks.

Make patient flow easier and more efficient with this Idea That Works.

The case for fluid warming. It's an underused and highly effective way to maintain normothermia.

Where there's smoke ... there's progress. We're using education to clear the air in our ORs.

Keeps patient throughput smooth with this Idea That Works.

Help your surgeones easily locate their patients with this Idea That Works.

Thin (OR equipment) is in. Declutter your ORs with small footprint equipment.

Make patients feel extra special with this Idea That Works.

Surgeons' Lounge: Say what? Being embarazada is no reason to be embarrassed.

The Affordable Care Act: Early verdict is decidedly mixed. Patient deductibles and insurance company profits are too high, say readers.

Arthroscopy essentials. Improved fixation, access and visualization enhance outcomes.

This Idea That Works shares knowledge with sister centers to keep everyone on track.

The state of the art in astigmatism correction. Intraoperative aberrometry and image-guided systems help you deliver premium results to your premium patients.

Cutting Remarks: Beat-the-clock surgery. The never-ending pressure to perform is wearing thin.

Infection Prevention: How we set up our SSI surveillance program. Tracking infections gives you the upper hand in the fight against them.

Safety: Enhance your fire safety protocols. Address specific ignition risks during pre-op time outs.

Surgeons' Lounge: Paperwork Plus - Outpatient Surgery Magazine - March

Increase efficiency in moving patients with this Idea That Works.

Clear visibility ahead. Do your laparoscopic surgeons have unobstructed views?

Editor's Page: Deadly case of distracted doctoring. Don't let technology come between you and your patients.