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Page 21 IDEAS That Work ATTENTION GRABBERS Neon Labels Serve as Removal Reminders We place neon labels on the front of our patient charts that say "FOLEY" and "PACKING" with a line to indicate the removal time. The labels grab the nurse's attention and ensure that we remove these items before discharge. Brittney Lathem, RN Texas Health Women's Surgery Center Dallas, Texas blathem@thwssc.com

• Outpatient Surgery Magazine: Cover
• Table of Contents: Features
• Table of Contents: Departments
• Editor's Page: Career Mobility
• Ideas That Work: Recycling
• Ideas That Work: Chat & Chew
• Ideas That Work: Color Codes
• Ideas That Work: Pre-Op Prep
• Ideas That Work: Deliver Rx Right To Recovery
• Ideas That Work: Attention Grabbers
• Safety: 7 Commonsense Checklist Enhancers
• Legal Update: What's In Your Employee Manual?
• Business Advisor: Always Say "Yes!" to More Cases
• Is the Stress Getting to You?
• How Do You Warm Your Patients?
• Stop Overusing Opioids
• I Didn't Know My EMR Could Do That
• Outpatient Adenotonsillectomy Is Possible
• Evaluating Your Fluid Management Options
• 10 Strategies for Surface Disinfection
• Are Your Endoscopes Clean Enough?
• The Economics of Laser Cataract Surgery
• Prevent Post-Hernia Chronic Pain
• Thinking of Buying … Vein-Finding Technology
• Product News
• Anesthesia Alert: Q&A on Anesthesia Drug Shortages
• Infection Control: From the OR to Central Sterile and Back Again
• Cutting Remarks: Hey, Who Let All These People in My Room?
• Behind Closed Doors: California Nights