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AORN and The Joint Commission urge surgical teams to prioritize safety over efficiency.

The gunman killed his orthopedic surgeon and three others after complaining of uncontrolled postoperative pain.

The former nurse gets probation following her fatal drug administration error.

The state becomes the eighth to require the evacuation of smoke during plume-producing procedures.

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Lawsuit alleges she was helpless to alert the surgical team while suffering excruciating pain.

A managing partner of Arizona Anesthesia Solutions explores the root causes of anesthesia provider shortages, and how ASCs can respond to keep fully staffed.

Increasing interest in same-day surgery is moving money-making cases out of hospitals.

Perioperative nurses gathered in New Orleans to celebrate the return of in-person learning.

Federal lawmakers are alarmed by the commissions charged by staffing agencies.

The hospital will pay $14.6M and amend standardized patient consent forms.

The publication provides a historical perspective on today’s healthcare inequalities.

The Pennsylvania physician is accused of failing to follow script-writing policies.

The ruling requires facilities to have a fully vaccinated staff by the end of next month.

Partnership with Chamberlain University prepares students for a career in surgery.

The cofounder of the Latino Surgical Society discusses the ongoing challenges in developing surgeons from communities that remain underrepresented in medicine, and how providers of all kinds can work together to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the world of surgery.

AORN is marking the occasion by honoring surgery’s hardworking heroes.

Statistically striking finding emerges from the largest collaborative surgical study ever performed.

Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, discusses the continuing migration of procedures to outpatient settings, challenges facing the specialty, and more.

More than 80% of patients responded to messages sent by a Dallas ASC.

Facilities are operating under crisis standards of care as the pandemic rages on.

Healthcare organizations seek federal support during the ongoing pandemic response.

Facilities are adjusting to new challenges to deliver safe patient care.

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New survey shows patients were not at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.

Surgical leaders must learn how to appropriately address staffing concerns.

The trend is driven by growing interest in delivering cost-effective surgical care.

The beauty of compassionate patient care can reenergize your career.

Capturing real-time data during procedures leads to enhanced patient care.

Keynote speaker Kay Frances tells attendees how to handle stress with positivity.

The surgeon who allowed the invited guest to make the cut has been fired.