When our management company instituted a day of service held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we jumped into action to see how we could support our local community. Two of our nurses, Patty Boyle and Dunbar Salin, worked with...

It was the end of a busy day in Stanford Hospital’s oncology clinic and I was completely spent from the grind of my responsibilities as a surgical intern. I wanted to find a quiet...

In our July 2020 issue, several surgical professionals bravely shared their experiences of racism and expressed hope for a more inclusive future. We asked them to reflect on...

The nation's melting pot is at a full boil. Consider that racial and ethnic minorities in this country will become the majority population in the coming decades. The United States...

5 Tips for Faster Turnover Times; Flipping ORs between cases demands tight teamwork and proper planning

If you're like most surgery center administrators, you started out as a hospital OR circulator, an apprenticeship that didn't come close to preparing you for all the hats...

Breaking the 3-Minute Turnover; Secrets to cleaning rooms in record time - and not missing a spot.

The Case for Concurrent Cases; Double-booked surgeons must choreograph their every move.

What surgeons want. Make sure you cater to the needs of your most important customers.