After a failed attempt at electronic recordkeeping, the second time was the charm for this surgery center. Learn to love EMRs.

The latest systems improve outcomes thanks to improved visualization and increased stability at the operative site. Read about the recent advances in arthroscopy.

How we improved the quality of our closing count and prevent retained surgical sponges.

Readers share their best tips to get your equipment working again quickly and reliably.

Break up ice in bags occasionally to avoid frozen blocks when needed for MH emergencies. An Idea that Works from a medical center in California.

Several advances provide physicians with better views of more areas of the colon. Read about 5 colonoscopy game-changers.

New surgical attachments, widening outpatient realm requires more versatility.

Consider alternatives to opioids, most patients do fine with a combination of analgesics and regional blocks.

Color-coded cataract surgery. Use color-coded caps and dot stickers on eye patients to quickly identify who's undergoing which procedure. An Idea that Works from a Surgery Center in New Jersey.

Big wheels improve transporation. Avoid struggling while pushing sedated post-op patients in recliner chairs. An Idea that Works from a Surgical Center in Minnesota.

Thinking of buying a smoke evacuation system? View some of the smoke evacuation systems available.

There was plenty of cheer and learning at OR Excellence 2013 in Las Vegas.

Stay on top of the great paper chase and conquer physician credentialing with these strategies.

Fill your ORs with the latest crystal clear imaging technologies.

Keep surgeon's cases coming to your facility by providing lunch to surgeons. An Idea that works from a surgery center in Florida.

Use sticky notes to flag surgical supplies that are soon to outdate. An Idea that Works from Orange City Area Health System in Iowa.

Handling fluid waste and managing runoff after the Neptune recall.

You might want to kill disruptive physicians, but you can heal them with tough love.

Choose the right tourniquet every time, select a system that's safe and effective.

Color-coded cards for pediatric patients match the Broselow pediatric system. Prepare for unexpected airway issues by using laminated matching cards on IV poles. An Idea that Works from a surgery center in Alabama.