Is there a hole in your warming strategy? Perioperative hypothermia is more common than you might realize. Find out why end-of-surgery temperatures don't tell the whole story.

Avoid sliding during surgery with these comfortable, washable, breathable swiming shoes. An Idea That Works from Flint, Michigan.

The FDA is still weighing the pros and cons of using morcellation for minimally invasive hysterectomies.

Update multiple anesthesia providers with a dry erase board and this Idea That Works from Maryville, Tennessee.

Surveyor Says ... Dings that might surprise you. Our annual look at accreditors' odd and unusual dings.

Avoid these 5 anesthesia tests.

When faced to an active shooter situation, how would you respond?

Save time and money with prefab signs and this Idea That Works from Corinth, Mississippi.

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Communicate with email in a professional manner with these Email Do's and Don'ts.

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