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Going outpatient? Patients who used to pack overnight bags for these 5 procedures are now home in time for lunch.

Keep staff educated with this Idea That Works from New Jersey.

Robotic benefits without the robot. Handheld instruments that provide robot-like functionality.

Editor's page: Make surgical smoke evacuation mandatory. Let's clear the air and address a major health hazard facing OR staff.

Keep the noise down in your facility with this Idea That Works from Atlanta, Ga.

Business advisor: Clearing 8 common EHR hurdles. Anxious over a transition to electronic records? Fear not.

Help surgeons get equipment upgrades with this Idea That Works from West Orange, N.J.

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Keep suture sizes straight with this Idea That Works from Balitmore, Md.

Coding & billing: 5 keys to self-pay collections. When the patient is the payer, payment is required at time of service.

Medical malpractice: 5 tips to avoid anesthesia lawsuits. Your best defense is to operate within the boundaries of good sense.

CDC issues first SSI-prevention update in 18 years. New recommendations address pre-op bathing, prepping, patient warming, antimicrobials and more.