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Outpatient Surgery E-Weekly

Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive >  Going Green 2009

How We Recycle in the OR

Separating paper and plastic at the front line is a great first step in your going green journey.

Nicole Webel, MD; and Ti Refvem, RN

Recycling is going green's low-hanging fruit, but the seemingly minor act of tossing waste into the correct bin results in significant economic and environmental savings. As you'll see, the key to your success will be getting your staff to think green every time they pass a blue recycling bin.

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