Outpatient Surgery Magazine Archive

Patient & staff satisfaction. Personalized service and recognition are the hallmarks at SMI Surgery Center.

Get an idea why surgery doesn't start on time using this Idea That Works from Dallas, Texas.

Thinking of Buying ... Stretcher Chairs. Treat, transfer and transport patients all on one contorting chair.

Save potential problems for patients calling after hours with this Idea That Works from Poughkeepsie, New York.

Editor's Page: 'If we chase perfection, we can catch excellence'. An NFL coach's famous words ring true for surgical facility leaders.

Staffing: The simple cure for sluggish patient flow. We choreographed a brand-new routine for our pre-op nurses.

Environmental stewardship. Going green carries with it the added reward of real savings.

Video views of airway visualization devices. What can we learn from online outlooks?

Convince your staff to get flu shots with this Idea That Works from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Behind Closed Doors: Orchids & onions. The highlights and lowlights of life in the OR.