Donate used slipper socks, an Idea That Works from Sewell, New Jersey.

Patient & staff satisfaction. Personalized service and recognition are the hallmarks at SMI Surgery Center.

Keep glass clean and free of streaks without leaving a noxious smell behind with this Idea That Works from Danville, Pennsylvania.

Make it easy for your reprocessing technicians to know when solution needs to be replaced with this Idea That Works from Columbus, Ohio.

Get an idea why surgery doesn't start on time using this Idea That Works from Dallas, Texas.

Thinking of Buying ... Stretcher Chairs. Treat, transfer and transport patients all on one contorting chair.

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

Save potential problems for patients calling after hours with this Idea That Works from Poughkeepsie, New York.

Staffing: The simple cure for sluggish patient flow. We choreographed a brand-new routine for our pre-op nurses.

Environmental stewardship. Going green carries with it the added reward of real savings.

Video views of airway visualization devices. What can we learn from online outlooks?

Convince your staff to get flu shots with this Idea That Works from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Behind Closed Doors: Orchids & onions. The highlights and lowlights of life in the OR.

Patient warming's not-so-obvious benefits. Happier patients are just the beginning.

Can the right anesthesia machine save you money? You'll breathe easier when you separate wants and needs.

Remove stubborn stuck-on rings with this foolproof Idea That Works from Amherst, New York.

Pain management. Anesthesiologist Derick Mundey, DO, attacks pain along its many pathways.

Can outpatient prostatectomy be done? Same-day discharge after prostate cancer removal is possible, but challenges remain.

Will anesthesiologist who allegedly pimped women be charged?

The Envelope please... We're proud to announce the winners of the 2014 OR Excellence Awards.