Special Editions Archive

Surgical site infections (SSIs) can be reduced when leaders standardize the preoperative skin preparation solutions and protocols their...

The road to poor infection prevention practices is often paved with good intentions from staff. That’s why Michelle Barron, MD, is such a...

During the pandemic — and even before the arrival of COVID-19 — many healthcare facilities tapped into the high-tech power of whole room...

The infection preventionist epitomizes the concept of on-the-job training. There’s no university degree that solely prepares you for a...

Between aging Baby Boomers’ growing needs and a strong same-day preference among patients and insurers, the demand for outpatient orthopedic procedures like total knees and...

Launching a new ASC requires deft coordination among a variety of partners. No matter how specific your circumstances or ambitions may be, the key to success for any ASC project is...

Few surgical leaders will argue that an integrated OR is a more efficient OR. They may, however, split hairs over what actually constitutes an integrated OR in the first place....

Tell us how long you’ve been in your current position and what your job entails. I’ve been in my current position for 28 years. My responsibilities include design...

The Facility Spotlight section of Outpatient Surgery Magazine’s Special Edition on Surgical Construction celebrates the spirit of ASCs and...

Construction of any medical facility — a large hospital or a small ambulatory surgery center (ASC) — has one foundational goal: to effectively...