Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

It's funny how nursing's routines infiltrate our lives. Return of "You Might Be an OR Nurse If ..."

Can we get to zero? Yes, experts say it can be done. Prevent wrong-site surgeries.

Prevent fiberoptic endoscopes from bending or breaking with this scope holster. An Idea That Works from Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia.

Reward your busiest surgeons with 2 teams. An Idea That Works from Hutchinson Ambulatory Surgery Center in Kansas.

Overcome the obstacles in online pre-admissions. Early adopters share what they've learned.

Safety-engineered sharps and trays provide passing protection. Equip your ORs for sharps safety.

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.

There are many ways to prevent hypothermia. How do you warm your patients?

Up-front rules can sidestep trouble down the road. What's in your employee manual?