Olympus agrees to record kickback settlement.

Do pre-op injections cause post-op infections? Studies probe steroids' role in joint replacement complications.

When is it okay for patients to bring in their own medications? A pharmacy consultant says you need to have a clear policy.

Study: Stair-climbing speed accurately predicts surgical complications. Researchers say it outperformed the ACS risk calculator.

Did hospital fire nurse for lengthy pre-op phone calls? Linda Boly, RN, was written up 3 times for failing to meet productivity quotas.

"Drunk on call." Nurse at VA hospital assisted surgery while under the influence.

Nurses who are devalued and shamed more likely to err. Video: Kathleen Bartholomew, RN, MN, dissects the nursing profession's hierarchical culture.

Did hospital discriminate against allegedly suicidal CRNA? Court says hospital acted reasonably when it put her on extended leave.

Fentanyl diversion at Colorado Hospital exposes patients to hepatitis. The surgical tech implicated in the theft has reportedly been in trouble before for drug-related offenses.

Pain guidelines tout multimodal's advantages. Start managing post-op pain in pre-op, experts recommend.

Cyber-attackers "kidnap" hospital EHR and e-mail, demand millions in ransom. Employee may have inadvertently allowed the attack.

Patient's fall wasn't hospital's fault. Providers were not warned and were not expecting post-surgical collapse, court rules.

Virginia hospital association pull controversial CON TV ads. Over-the-top attack on CON repeal bill ticks off Republican leaders.

Confused pediatrician operates on wrong newborn. Distraught mother plans to sue hospital.

Thinking of Buying ... Hip surgery tables and accessories. Their positioning abilities enable a less-invasive approach to joint repair.

Cutting Remarks: Just play it cool like The Fonz. You gots to chill when things go wrong in the OR.

The benefits of dropless cataract surgery. Patients no longer need to take drops before or after surgery.

First, do no harm. Practical steps you can take today to keep your patients out of harm's way.

Save money on oxygen with this Idea That Works from Hagerstown, Maryland.

Anesthesia Alert: A new nerve block for posterior knee pain. The "iPACK" controls pain in the back of the knee after arthroplasty.