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5 ways EMRs make our lives easier. Going paperless infuses the workday with amazing efficiencies.

3 patient positioning pointers. The OR table can be a dangerous place for patients -- don't let nerve damage and skin injuries mar your surgical outcomes.

5 truths about wrong-site surgery. In order to prevent the "never event," you need to understand what's causing it.

Reduce the risk of surgical smoke. It's time to take ownership in protecting yourself from potential harm.

How to conduct a safety sharps trial. Yes, you can get your docs to (at least) trial and (possibly) use safety sharps.

Do you have a culture of safety? Experts weigh in on why changing the environment of your OR is difficult, but essential.

Are your ORs obstacle courses? Take the necessary steps to reduce risks of slips, trips and falls.

The Constant Quest for Zero - Staff & Patient Safety - October, 2015

A better way to eliminate retained surgical items. Accounting, not counting, will ensure no sponges are left behind.

Best practices in drug safety. Expert advice on proper medication storage, security and labeling.

Are You Warming Patients Safely? Here's what you might be doing wrong -- and how to fix it.

New thoughts on radiation safety. A review of the literature adds clarity to the big picture.

MH drills can be a real life saver. My son is alive today because the surgical team did everything right.

Relieve some of the stress of a busy OR day with this Idea That Works from San Diego, California.

Editor's Page: pardon the disruption. Embrace the disruptive technologies that are changing surgery.

Cutting Remarks: Block time blues. Dedicated OR time is hard to get and harder to hold.

Anesthesia Alert: mastering adductor canal blocks. Done correctly, they can help control pain for up to 4 days.

Image-guided sinus surgery: The new standard of care? A growing number of surgeons and patients are demanding the game-changing technology.

Infection Prevention: 12 Post-op warning signs for patients. These are the symptoms that warrant a phone call to the surgeon.