No More Heavy Lifting; Gel Wedge Positions GI Patients So Your Nurses Won't Have To

Medication Services; Which Drugs Did Patients Receive?

By the Script; Talking Points Guide Pre-op Phone Calls

When Will Your State Outlaw Surgical Smoke? Last month, Rhode Island passed the first state law mandating surgical smoke evacuation. It could help clear the air in ORs across the country.

Staffing: From Buddy to Boss

Safety: Can You Spot the Drug Safety Hazard?

Are You Doing Enough to Prevent Pressure Injuries; Proper patient positioning will protect patients' skin from avoidable harm.

The Ergonomics of Sharps Safety; Small adjustments to posture and positioning in the OR cut down on injuries from suture needles and scalpels.

6 Secrets to Success With Laser Cataract Surgery; Expert advice if you're thinking of adopting the femtosecond laser.

The Soul of a Surgical Safety Checklist; What started as steps on a static piece of paper is now a digital tool that enhances patient safety.

Thumbs Up On OR Integration; The systems are pricey and sometimes unreliable, but overall, facility managers love them.

Staffing: How Do You Deal With Aging Surgeons? Assess cognitive and physical skills in the twilight of their careers.

Ideas That Work: Hard Stop; OR Call Button Solves Safety Concerns

Legal Update: Surgical Hospitals Stripped of Hospital Status; Medicare targeting facilities that don't keep enough patients overnight.

Anesthesia Alert: Surviving the Anesthesia Drug Shortages; Key injectable opioids and local anesthetics are nowhere to be found.

4 Questions to Ask About Prefilled Syringes; Here's what a compounding pharmacy consultant would want to know.

Ideas That Work: Cataract Comfort; Removing Face Drapes Doesn't Have to Hurt

Ideas That Work: Pediatrics; Mask Bubble Blower Reduces Anxiety for Kids

The Quest for Faster Room Turnover; 9 steps for more efficient room setup and teardown.

Boost Your Patients' Dietary Health Before Surgery; Use a simple checklist to screen for malnourishment.