Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Anesthesia Alert: For safe drug storage, automation's the answer. Computerized cabinets make it easy to pull meds for your cases.

Easliy remove patient IDs from IV bags with this Idea That Works from Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

The bottom-line benefits of using EMRs. Improved documentation can dramatically increase case volume and surgical revenues.

Time for a clean break from your old washers? Experts weigh in on some key factors to consider.

Cutting Remarks: Going under the strife at our new ASC. Our new center is giving us a major migraine -- and it's yet to open.

Infection Prevention: Are there benefits to pre-op bathing? What we know and how to improve this skin prep practice.

Business Advisor: The secret to winning the battle for surgeons. The key to recruiting new docs is giving them what they want.

Use paper towels to make sure your nurses are using the right sized sleeves with this Idea That Works from Palo Alto, California.

Calm nerves before surgery with this Idea That Works from Seaford, Delaware.

7 steps to safer endoscope reprocessing. Are your techs cleaning your scopes the right way?