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Safety: Blue dye mix-up blinds patient. OR mistook methylene blue, which is toxic to the eyes, for trypan blue.

Notify staff and patients that they are entering the restricted area with this Idea That Works from Bakersfield, California.

Legal Update: Is it safe to say you're sorry? Communicating adverse outcomes can be complicated.

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Thinking of Buying ... HD Video displays? The latest models offer a lot more than incredibly sharp pictures.

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

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

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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.

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