Behind Closed Doors: Are you afraid of the OR? Cold rooms aren't the only reason to shiver.

Which anesthesia machine is right for you? Choose like an expert, based on these 13 factors.

Speed up room readiness with this Idea That Works from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Would you operate on this patient? Let safety be your guide when deciding whether to take on borderline cases.

Winning the war against cross-contamination. Are you overlooking these crucial infection-prevention tools?

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

Product News for your facility.

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.

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

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

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