Archive > March, 2012 XIII, No. 3

FEATURES

Mark the Site Right

How do your site-marking protocols compare to the more than 500 surgical facilities we surveyed?

In Cataract Surgery, The Little Things Matter

For peak cataract surgery efficiency, the devil's in the details.

4 Steps to Scrubbing Success

Hand hygiene is such a simple, basic and effective way to prevent infections. So why isn't everyone doing it properly?

Laying the Foundation for Our EMR System

Documenting our existing paper workflow will help us streamline, automate and improve the efficiency of our paperless product.

6 Keys to a Successful Synthetic Glove Trial

Looking at non-latex options? Follow these steps to find the right fit.

Secrets to Success With Reprocessing

Ongoing surgeon and nurse education could be the difference-maker.

Protect Your Online Reputation

Don't let one angry patient trash your good name on the Internet. Here are 7 things you can do to fight back.

It's Time to Trial a New Anesthesia Machine

The latest features improve efficiency and patient safety.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Page

A Surgeon's Video Game Addiction

Ideas That Work

Creative blood removal

Staffing

Secrets to Attracting Young OR Nurses

Medical Malpractice

Surgical Administrators Targeted in Lawsuits

Anesthesia Alert

The Beauty of the Block Nurse

Coding & Billing

Hospital Outpatient Surgery Coding Done Right

Legal Update

Yes, You Can Show Deadweight Docs the Exit

Business Advisor

Get Paid for Pain Pumps

Amazed & Amused

Using Humor to Fight Frustration

Cutting Remarks

Instrument Tray Blues

OR Excellence

Why Worry About the Economy?

Thinking of Buying...Surgical Power Tools

Reliable service is as important as handheld power.

Safety

For Safety's Sake, Cherish Patient Complaints

Product News

Spray-On OR Cleaner

Infection Prevention

How Do You Process 900 Trays of Instruments Per Day?

Behind Closed Doors

Making Faces

March 2012

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