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.

Are you prepared for an MH emergency? Preparation is key to managing the deadly disorder.

Imaging's invisible dangers. Prolonged radiation exposure can cause lasting effects.

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Editor's Page: 'If we chase perfection, we can catch excellence'. An NFL coach's famous words ring true for surgical facility leaders.

Environmental stewardship. Going green carries with it the added reward of real savings.

Staffing: The simple cure for sluggish patient flow. We choreographed a brand-new routine for our pre-op nurses.

Video views of airway visualization devices. What can we learn from online outlooks?

Patient warming's not-so-obvious benefits. Happier patients are just the beginning.

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Patient & staff satisfaction. Personalized service and recognition are the hallmarks at SMI Surgery Center.

Financial management. Tracking metrics turned the Camp Lowell Surgery Center's AR around.

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