Few areas in a hospital have more critical control needs then those where surgical procedures occur. These areas have exact requirements for temperature, humidity, pressurization, and ventilation. The ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I underwent breast cancer surgery at my local hospital. Imagine my surprise when I found several staff members who weren’t wearing masks in the operating room. Later I ...

Researchers found preoperative safety briefings with operating room staff helped identify potential patient safety problems without affecting OR start times, according to a study published in the ...

When it comes to matching the supply of operating room staff to the unpredictable demands of surgery schedules, health systems face daunting challenges. In many hospitals and health systems, the OR ...