Notify staff and patients that they are entering the restricted area with this Idea That Works from Bakersfield, California.

Safety: Blue dye mix-up blinds patient. OR mistook methylene blue, which is toxic to the eyes, for trypan blue.

Thinking of Buying ... HD Video displays? The latest models offer a lot more than incredibly sharp pictures.

Facilitate the flow of secondary drugs with this Idea That Works from Whittier, California.

The death of Joan Rivers: What went wrong???Lessons learned from an endoscopy that was anything but routine.

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7 ways to use smartphones and tablets in the OR. Your crash course on using mobile devices at your facility.

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IVs won't back up when using this Idea That Works from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Alternative uses for peripheral nerve blocks. These innovations show regional anesthesia's not just for surgery.

Socks to signify fall-risk patients, read about this Idea That Works from Cherry Valley, California.

Staffing: 6 creative staffing solutions. Tips to keep your key people productive and satisfied.

Anesthesia Alert: Acing the pre-operative anesthesia evaluation. The right approach can go a long way toward eliminating anxiety.

Help patient documents stay organized with this Idea That Works from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Stay on your toes. Prevent slips, trips and falls in the surgical workplace.

Medication management essentials. Time to brush up on proper labeling, administration and dosing practices.

Pump up your pain pump knowledge. How much do you know about the potential for post-op complications?

Steer clear of wrong-site surgery. These kinds of mistakes are called never events because they never should happen to anyone, but they do happen.

How dangerous is surgical smoke? The foul-smelling plume can cause long-term harm to staff and surgeons.