Planning to renovate your old ORs or build brand new ones? There's a lot you can do from architectural and design perspectives to enhance your infection prevention...

You've analyzed the demographics of your area and figured out the healthcare needs of the community. You've located a tract of land to build on or a building to renovate....

Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center partnered with surgeons from the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute to build The Lighthouse Surgery Center,...

Getting to the Point of Sharps Safety; There's more work to be done before sticks and cuts no longer occur in today's ORs.

Drilled Into Memory; Combine realistic simulation with detailed task cards to ensure your malignant hyperthermia training sticks.

Positioned for Change; Reviewing and revamping your positioning protocols will protect patients from harm and give surgeons the access they need to perform successful surgery.

Avoid Costly Case Cancellations; A single pre-op phone call will help to keep your surgical schedule on track.

Should You Switch to Disposable Cataract Supplies? Cost, safety and environmental impact all play a role, but surgeon preference is still paramount.

Avoid Compounding in the OR; Start small to stop drug preparations that can lead to errors and sterility issues.

Are You Applying Skin Preps Properly? Address common reasons for noncompliance to reduce the risk of surgical site infections.

Ideas That Work: Visual Aid; Detailed Guidebook Prepares Patients for Surgery

How Do You Enhance Patient Safety? Readers reveal the solutions they use to augment the efforts of their protective-minded surgical teams.

Ideas That Work: Secret Room; Help Staff Spot Mistakes in Seconds

Gearing Up for Safety and Comfort; These products and devices will go a long way toward keeping your surgical team happy and healthy.

Infection Prevention: You've Got a Friend in SPD; A buddy system improves the effectiveness of instrument care.

Coding & Billing: Don't Leave Money on the Table; The bundling guidance you follow impacts your reimbursement rates.

Ideas That Work: Greening The OR; Segregate Waste at the Point of Use

Behind Closed Doors: She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not; RN ISO that warm and fuzzy feeling.

Product News; Great Ideas for Your OR.

Business Advisor: Outpatient Cardiology Is On the Way; Opportunities abound as heart care migrates to same-day settings.