Hospital blames EHR for release of Ebola patient. His travel history wasn't part of 'physican's workflow.'

Behind Closed Doors: "You had to be there ..." Why surgery's weird humor is a good thing.

Easily pick up loose hair clippings with this Idea That Works from Corvallis, Oregon.

Avoid having to deal with questionable penmanship or descriptions by using this Idea That Works from Newport Beach, California.

Yes, you can do outpatient colectomy. Technology and post-op care are changing the length of stay for patients after colorectal surgery.

Editor's Page: Trade you a disruptive doc for a full schedule. Some deals you're better off not making.

See how a laminated sign helps keep the surgical schedule runny smooth with this Idea That Works from St. Charles, Missouri.

The death of Joan Rivers: What went wrong???Lessons learned from an endoscopy that was anything but routine.

Legal Update: Is it safe to say you're sorry? Communicating adverse outcomes can be complicated.

7 ways to use smartphones and tablets in the OR. Your crash course on using mobile devices at your facility.

How clean are your OR surfaces? There's a lot involved and a lot at stake.

Notify staff and patients that they are entering the restricted area with this Idea That Works from Bakersfield, California.

Safety: Blue dye mix-up blinds patient. OR mistook methylene blue, which is toxic to the eyes, for trypan blue.

Thinking of Buying ... HD Video displays? The latest models offer a lot more than incredibly sharp pictures.

Facilitate the flow of secondary drugs with this Idea That Works from Whittier, California.

Staffing: 6 creative staffing solutions. Tips to keep your key people productive and satisfied.

DISC Spine Center teams with Surgical Care Affiliates. SCA will take over business ops for the innovative surgical program.

Flood damage will close Michigan Surgical Hospital. 5 inches of rain in as many hours caused extensive damage this summer.

Anesthesia Alert: Acing the pre-operative anesthesia evaluation. The right approach can go a long way toward eliminating anxiety.

Alternative uses for peripheral nerve blocks. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery.