Expert Q&A: wrong-site surgery. Why years of time outs and surgical site marking haven't eradicated this never event.

Keep discharge instructions crisp and consistent with this Idea That Works from Boston, Massachusetts.

Make the pre-op process more pleasant. 5 ways to make surgery a hassle-free experience for patients.

Post-Op perks. Catering to patients until the moment they head home leaves a lasting impression.

A patient-centric approach to facility design. Montefiore Medical Center has every step covered.

I am a surgeon, I am a patient. Lessons learned from my time on the table.

"Why do you keep it so cold in here?" A warm patient is a happy -- and healthy -- patient.

Why patient-centered care matters. A follow-up phone call with Sandra Myerson, MBA, MS, BSN, RN

Intubate with care. Nothing ruins a patient's surgical experience like broken teeth, cut lips and airway bleeding.

Let kids drift off with a comforting scent using this Idea That Works from Media, Pennsylvania.

Improve start times with this Idea That Works from Lafayette Louisiana.

What's new in anesthesia? Here are 11 problem-solving products sure to be on your anesthesia provider's wish list.

Editor's Page: Oxygen's underrated role in surgical fires. Of the 3 elements of the fire triangle, beware of the one you can't see.

Are continuous nerve blocks worth the trouble? The benefits of pain catheters outweigh the drawbacks.

Surgical Fire Q&A: "Even though most surgical fires last only about 4 or 5 seconds," says fire safety expert Mark Bruley, CCE, "they change lives."

The Surgeons' Lounge: Eye in the sky. Are Cameras in the OR a HIPAA Violation?

Thinking of Buying ... Automated endoscope reprocessors? AERs make it easier to high-level disinfect your flexible scopes.

Is your sharps safety toolkit complete? The most common sharps injuries -- and what you need to prevent them.

This Idea That Works from Houston, Texas will give you the key to well-stocked specialty carts.

The hard costs of SSIs. Preventing post-op infections is more cost-effective than treating them.