Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Give your pain service a shot of efficiency. 10 tips for treating chronic pain more quickly, safely and profitably.

Advice on preventing retained objects, pressure ulcers, SSIs and falls. How to avoid hospital-acquired conditions.

Can we get to zero? Yes, experts say it can be done. Prevent wrong-site surgeries.

It's funny how nursing's routines infiltrate our lives. Return of "You Might Be an OR Nurse If ..."

Overcome the obstacles in online pre-admissions. Early adopters share what they've learned.

Safety-engineered sharps and trays provide passing protection. Equip your ORs for sharps safety.

Airway disaster averted. How to avoid losing airways — and how to save the day when something goes wrong.

Remove Duraprep with hand sanitizer. An Idea That Works from Advanaced Ambulatory Surgery Center in Redlands, California.

Reward your busiest surgeons with 2 teams. An Idea That Works from Hutchinson Ambulatory Surgery Center in Kansas.

Remind employees about the 5 safe behaviors with custom floor decals. An Idea That Works from Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.