The courage to speak up. Will your staff stick up for your patients when they sense trouble in the OR?

Infection prevention: Our "Scrub the Hub" campaign. Brushing up on IV hub and port disinfection.

Use this Idea That Works to ensure dopamine is infused properly from Middletown, Conn.

Editor's page: Opening up about a threat that closed down an ASC. 'I have a gun and I'm coming to shoot up the place, so be ready.'

Don't be a stranger to the scope room. Because there's a lot you don't know about endoscope reprocessing.

Cut down on the opioid prescriptions with this Idea That Works from Beverly Hills, Calif.

Avoid product trial headaches with this Idea That Works from Montgomery, Ala.

Ideas That Work:??? Signs of the Times Improve Hand Hygiene - Outpatie

Let's get serious about sharps safety. I'm on a quest to eliminate cuts and needlesticks from the OR. Are you ready to join me?

Guaranteed delivery of sterilized sets. Our crosscheck program verifies that wrapped and rigid instrument trays arrive in the OR ready for use.

Get pants over a bulky bandaged foot with this Idea That Works from Oradell, New Jersey.

Behind closed doors: Slight exaggerations. Surgical sayings that stretch the truth just a bit.

Truth or consequences: Open disclosure vs. deny and defend. You can avoid litigation and reputation damage through transparency and open disclosure.

The future of reimbursement. Change is coming. Are you ready for the transition?

Learning to lead. For most people, the ability to inspire others is an acquired skill rather than an innate gift.

Outpatient Spine is surgery's next big thing. Choosing the right patients and controlling costs are key.

Transformative tech: Which new and emerging technologies for surgery will truly change the game?

Anesthesia service that delights surgeons and patients. A regional skill set, an aggressive approach and continuity are the keys to a good provider.

Nominate your facility for a 2017 OR Excellence Award. We'll host 7 winners at the conference and celebrate their achievements during a special ceremony.

A manager for all seasons. Connect with staff members of all ages: Millennials, Gen X-ers and Boomers.