Surgery center nurse diverted demerol and tried to cover her tracks. The RN replaced the painkiller with saline solution, which was administered to as many as 250 patients at fertility clinic.

FBI investigating whether J&J ignored safety concerns. Retired doc warned company about morcellation and cancer in 2006.

Time for the Tournament of Champions! We're ready to crown a new winning team. Will you be on it?

Did hospital discriminate against doc who sat during surgery? Health issues forced him onto a stool, and might have compromised patient safety.

Dentist allegedly choked kids, pulled out teeth unnecessarily. Florida dentist accused of child abuse to benefit from Medicaid has voluntarily relinquished his medical license.

Make connections in the ORX Exhibit Hall. Wine tasting and Martini Madness augment the evening.

2015 OR Excellence schedule at a glance.

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. A former NFL player who lost his arm to cancer gained something in return: a unique understanding of what it takes to fight back and win.

Hope to see you in San Antonio for ORX VII. Come feel the difference at surgery's funnest, friendliest conference.

Find new friends at OR Excellence. Networking is easier at ORX thanks to its personal feel and intimate atmosphere.

Latest advances in post-surgical pain management. New multimodal analgesia techniques are revolutionizing how we treat post-operative pain.

Lessons learned from the death of Joan Rivers. The highly publicized incident is a wake-up call for all facilities.

Time to revamp your sterile processing department. Instrument sterilization is more complex than ever (can you say duodenoscopes?). Are your techs up to speed?

Doctor-Nurse Relationships: How to make them great. Learn how to bridge the physician-nurse gap in this special morning workshop.

See the sights in San Antonio. Join OR Excellence where the past and local color come alive.

The surgeon who became a patient. You'll be more compassionate if your perspective on surgery changes.

Lives change in a matter of seconds. Surgical fires scar both patients and providers in a flash.

The BSN Debate: How does nursing education impact patient outcomes? Find out how professional development efforts pay off where it matters most.

Things that get measured get improved. Benchmarking boosts efficiencies and shows your facility's best side.

Optimize your medication management. Consulting pharmacist discusses best practices for drug safety and security.