Can ventral hernia surgery be profitable? Facility leaders say it starts with communication and cost control.

Limited-use instruments and devices save money and prevent waste. Making the case for reposables.

Gear up for geriatrics. They can handle surgery, but not the complications of surgery.

Advice on preventing retained objects, pressure ulcers, SSIs and falls. How to avoid hospital-acquired conditions.

Give your pain service a shot of efficiency. 10 tips for treating chronic pain more quickly, safely and profitably.

Apprise patients of the reasonable risks of a procedure without scaring them to death. (Mis) informed consent form.

Six ways you can innovate to perform bigger cases with better outcomes. This is how we're pushing the outpatient spine envelope.

The unintended consequences of unintended hypothermia. Warming's not just about patient comfort. There are very real threats in even mild hypothermia.

Supplies can still be useful for training see how to repurpose your supplies with this Idea That Works from Lakeshore Surgery Center in Croswell, Michigan.

Tag broken instruments in need of repair with this simple system. An Idea That Works from St. Joseph Hospital in Cheektowaga, New York.

Efficiency and versatility define the Obamacare OR. How healthcare reform is reshaping surgery.

The microscopic residue of surgery and exams can cause big-time problems. Beware of the biofilm.

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There are new rules for CareCredit cards. Will a more burdensome application process help protect patients?

Remind employees about the 5 safe behaviors with custom floor decals. An Idea That Works from Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

Airway disaster averted. How to avoid losing airways — and how to save the day when something goes wrong.

Remove Duraprep with hand sanitizer. An Idea That Works from Advanaced Ambulatory Surgery Center in Redlands, California.

Thinking of buying contract anesthesia services? Pick the right provider for your facility's needs.

FDA lifts recall on popular fluid waste management device. Neptune 2 is back on the market.

Robotic-assistance improves hysterectomy outcomes. Research shows the technology lowers readmission rates.