I didn't think much about the slip-resistant socks we used to throw away after patients were done with them — until, that is, I underwent surgery myself at our hospital. It struck me...

In an effort to reduce the infection rate among our colon resection patients, we took some advice from our GYN/ONCO surgeons on closing protocol. They had started the practice of changing gowns,...

To help reduce injuries, we decided that our nurses didn't have to do all the heavy lifting. We instituted a safe patient handling and movement program that uses...

Ideas That Work: Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep; Can Your Staff Use A Fire Extinguisher?

Ideas That Work: Puppet Show; Toby the Puppy Greets Pediatric Patients

Ideas That Work: First-Name Basis; Embroidered Scrub Caps Make Close-Knit Teams

Ideas That Work: Staff Satisfaction; Organized OR Turnovers? Check!

Ideas That Work: Skin Care; Adhesive Removal: Go Low and Slow

Ideas That Work: Perpetual Inventory; Bin Rotation System Keeps Supplies Constantly Replenished

Ideas That Work: Patient Satisfaction; Itinerary Details the Trip From Pre-op to PACU

Ideas That Work: Pathology; Standardize Your Specimen Management Carts

Ideas That Work: Anxiety Scale; Are Your Patients Feelingor?

Ideas That Work: Fun Ride to the OR; Climb Aboard the Worm Wagon

Ideas That Work: Meds To Beds;Ideas That Work: Meds To Beds

Ideas That Work: Coban Bandage Art for Cochlear Implant Kids

Ideas That Work: Code 13; Anonymous Text Is a Simple Safety Solution

Ideas That Work: Off-Label Use; Botox for Hernias? Yup!

Ideas That Work: No Seal, No Deal; Do Your Retention Plates Pass the 'Wiggle' Test?

Ideas That Work: Whip Out Your Sharpie; Anesthesia Bag Art Deflates Kids' Fears

Ideas That Work: Scheduling Solutions; Staffing After-Hours Cases