Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

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Ideas That Work:??? Secret to Scoring a Higher Starting Salary - Outpa

Avoid chasing after doctors for a reconciliation form with this Idea That Works from Fayetteville, Ark.

Get attention during time outs with this Idea That Works from Warren, Mich.

Keep staff educated with this Idea That Works from New Jersey.

Robotic benefits without the robot. Handheld instruments that provide robot-like functionality.

If you see something, say something. Every member of the surgical team has a responsibility to speak up when patients might be harmed.

Eliminate specimen errors with this Idea That Works from Phoneix, Ariz.

Editor's page: Make surgical smoke evacuation mandatory. Let's clear the air and address a major health hazard facing OR staff.

Coding & billing: 5 keys to self-pay collections. When the patient is the payer, payment is required at time of service.