Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

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.

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.

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

Ideas That Work: Facility Feud; Game-show Themed Events Help Safety Training Stick

Safety: Simulate Emergencies in Bedside Mock Drills; Let staff practice their response to urgent situations before they occur

5 Tips for Faster Turnover Times; Flipping ORs between cases demands tight teamwork and proper planning