Special Editions Archive

The nose knows: Stop staph where it lurks. For a small cost, nasal decolonization can pack a big punch in the fight against SSIs.

Orthopedic robots pay for themselves. Outpatient joint replacement business is booming thanks to new opportunities and better outcomes.

Marking the site right (correctly). There are lots of ways to do it wrong, but only a couple of ways to do it right.

It's time for honest discussions about medical care gone wrong. Q&A with Marty Makary, MD, MPH, patient safety advocate and healthcare transparency proponent.

Stop the preventable medical error crisis. How many more patients must die before we decide enough is enough?

My son did not have to die. Learn from the avoidable opioid-induced hypoxia that took his life.

Spot every sponge. Give your staff the help they need to ensure no object is left behind.

Keep OR floors clear and dry. For the surgical team, safety starts from the ground up.

5 keys to a fast and focused MH response. Staff who act quickly and decisively are more likely to save a life.

Pearls for proper patient positioning. Use the right type of equipment for the patient and the procedure to keep your patients safe.