Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Surgical skin antisepsis done right. 10 tips for ensuring that patients begin their surgical procedure with an aseptic surgical site.

Behind closed doors: Are we conditioned like Pavlov's dogs? How surgical nurses reflexively respond to the sounds of surgery.

10 things I wish someone had told me about EMRs. Potholes to avoid as you head down the paperless path.

Avoid wasting time walking back and for th across the supply room with this Idea That Works from Indiana.

Is forced air warming losing steam? Why some surgical facilities are seeking alternatives for maintaining normothermia.

Is medical direction of CRNAs a reimbursement scheme or safer for patients? A point-counterpoint between a nurse anesthetist and an anesthesiologist.

Work-Life Balance: Forget money and stress. When it comes to job satisfaction, nothing matters more than being able to juggle the demands of a career and a personal life.

Cure a patient's pre-op headache with thie Idea That Works from New Jersey.

Are you following the new scope reprocessing guidelines? Review these 7 takeaways from the most recent guidance to find out for sure.

Infection prevention: The quest for competent sterile processors. It's a dirty job, but it's got to be done right. Here's how you can help.