There are 50 or so steps involved in cleaning an instrument tray. We set out on a quest to eliminate as many those steps as possible. From the OR to central sterile and back again.

Get docs to stop and talk by keeping your office stocked with treats. An Idea that Works from Fredericksburg, Va.

Save copper from ESU grounding pads for cash. An Idea that works from Roanoke, Va.

Wouldn't it be nice to visualize the vessels beneath the skin? Thinking of buying vein-finding technology?

Place labels on the front of patients charts to indicate the removal time. An Idea that Works from Dallas Texas.

Hey, who let all these people in my room? With so many visitors allowed in, the OR can get awfully crowded.

Have you had to rely on unfamiliar drugs to sedate patients? See our Q&A on anesthesia drug shortages.

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Surgeons must recommit to limiting risks of the condition that affects hundreds of thousands of patients each year. Prevent post-hernia chronic pain.

Identify patients at risk of falling by using color coded socks and caps. An Idea that Works from Baxter, Minn.

It's time to reconsider guidelines calling for automatic overnight stays. Outpatient adenotonsillectomy is possible.

Always say "Yes!" to more cases. 4 simple strategies to constantly grow your caseload.

How are you collecting fluid waste in the wake of the Stryker Neptune recall? Evaluate your fluid management options.

Fill patients' perscriptions, for a small fee, while they are in recovery. An Idea that Works from Philadelphia Pa.

Is job stress getting to you? The job can consume you if you let it. Don't let it.

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Are Your Endoscopes Clean Enough? A manager's guide to successful reprocessing.

Here's how to stay ahead in the battle against bioburden. 10 effective strategies for staying ahead with your surface disinfection.

Many patients want improved refractive outcomes and are willing to pay for it. Will it work for your facility? Review the economics of laser cataract surgery.

You need to manage post-op pain, not eliminate it completely. Stop overusing opioids.