Patient says he was defamed during colonoscopy. His phone reportedly recorded docs' abusive banter.

1 in 10 healthcare workers abuse drugs. Undetected or untreated, impaired providers put patients at risk.

Was TV news report about surgeon libelous? Neurosurgeon says 'misleading' story drove patients away.

Doc accused of slapping sedated patients so hard he'd sometimes leave red marks. Doc claims he was testing adequacy of anesthetic; hospital faces sanctions for allegedly ignoring complaints.

Another reason why you should ban smart phones from the OR. Patient dies during case in which the anesthesiologist admitted texting and e-mailing.

FDA approves upgraded surgical robot. Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Xi expands access and applications.

Save money on suction tubing with this Idea That Works from Sellersville, Pennsylvania.

Corrosion-free instruments. The keys to preventing spots, stains and pits.

Infection Prevention: What's up with TASS? Incidences are on the decline, but there's still work to be done.

Get free magazines for your waiting room. An Idea That Works from Gainsville, Georgia.

Medical Malpractice: Strengthen your risk-management program. Limit your liability and reduce losses if and when an incident occurs.

How to create a latex-safe facility. Rather than trying to rid your facility of latex, treat all your staff and patients as if they have a latex allergy.

The case for standardizing skin preps. The opportunity to reduce infections is just one of several benefits.

Avoid bottlenecks in post-op with this Idea That Works from Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.

Take out the chill of cautery pads before placing them on the patient with this Idea That Works from Monticello, Utah.

What's new in ENT navigation systems? These GPS-like devices help surgeons navigate through the nose using a 3D map created from CT scans.

Make anesthesia masks less scary for kids with this Idea that Works from Portland, Oregon.

Paying tribute to Dr. Wally Reed, outpatient surgery's true pioneer. The father of ambulatory surgery.

Seal the drape to keep blood out of hair, an Idea That Works from Richmond Heights, Ohio.

Save time and trouble by placing pre-wrapped trays on the case cart. An Idea That Works from Voorhees, New Jersey.