The death of Joan Rivers: What went wrong???Lessons learned from an endoscopy that was anything but routine.

7 ways to use smartphones and tablets in the OR. Your crash course on using mobile devices at your facility.

How clean are your OR surfaces? There's a lot involved and a lot at stake.

See how a laminated sign helps keep the surgical schedule runny smooth with this Idea That Works from St. Charles, Missouri.

The Surgeons' Lounge: Blog review A Scrubs Life

Socks to signify fall-risk patients, read about this Idea That Works from Cherry Valley, California.

IVs won't back up when using this Idea That Works from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Ease off adhesive tape with this simple Idea That Works from Cape Giradeau, Missouri.

Help patient documents stay organized with this Idea That Works from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Alternative uses for peripheral nerve blocks. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery.

Anesthesia Alert: Acing the pre-operative anesthesia evaluation. The right approach can go a long way toward eliminating anxiety.

Staffing: 6 creative staffing solutions. Tips to keep your key people productive and satisfied.

Stay on your toes. Prevent slips, trips and falls in the surgical workplace.

Pump up your pain pump knowledge. How much do you know about the potential for post-op complications?

Medication management essentials. Time to brush up on proper labeling, administration and dosing practices.

Steer clear of wrong-site surgery. These kinds of mistakes are called never events because they never should happen to anyone, but they do happen.

How dangerous is surgical smoke? The foul-smelling plume can cause long-term harm to staff and surgeons.

No objects left behind. If preventing retained foreign objects is such a high priority, why is it still being reported as a common sentinel event?

How much do you know about hypothermia? The risks go well beyond low scores on patient satisfaction surveys.

Getting to the point of sharps safety. Know the facts and protect your staff.