Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.