Safety: Keys to smooth patient handoffs. Relay the patient's condition clearly and concisely.

Use local firefighters for extra hands with this Idea That Works from Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Reduce complaints about long pre-op wait with this simple Idea That Works from Illinois.

What your eye surgeons want in a microscope. Poll your surgeons and it's highly likely they'll list the following factors as the keys to their scope choices.

Home recovery and rehab for total joint patients. Daily visits from nurses and therapists are a necessary component of outpatient joint surgery.

Pointers for preventing cataract surgery infections. Some basic precautions can limit the risk of post-op trouble.

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