Keep electrodes from drying out by keeping opened packages of electrodes in one of those plastic containers with snap-on lids. An Idea that Works from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine.

Many of today's hernia meshes have a lower risk of adhesion and infection than their heavyweight, unwieldy predecessors. Prevent infection after hernia surgery.

The OIG rejects another attempt to extort anesthesia fees. Anesthesia's profits are off-limits.

Act swiftly and assertively to stop trouble as soon as it starts. Put problem employees in their place.

Here are 5 operating room regulations that just don't make sense. Take those rules and shove them.

Freedom of choice not always a good thing. Can we have reliability with so much variability?

The quest for products that protect your skin as well as they prevent infection.

Hand-held sculpting tool lets surgeons precisely resurface bone. Robotic-Assisted partial knee replacement tools.

These ideas and innovations are improving the efficiency and safety of the most minimally invasive laparoscopy.

Use photos to remind staff how to set the table. An Idea that Works from Advanced Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Shortcuts and slip-ups are more common than you might think. Endoscope reprocessing's dirty little secrets revealed.

Reduce heat and energy expenses by insulating your boiler room. An Idea that Works from University Pointe Surgical Hospital.

There's a time and a place for rapid-cycle steam sterilization.

Whistleblower suit alleges corporate partner rigged share prices to entice new and existing docs to bring cases. Was there dirty dealing? Read about it in our legal update.

Ensure you make a wise purchase on your next ophthalmic microscope by asking these 5 questions.

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

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

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

A humorous look at giving thanks in the OR.

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