ORDx+Rx co-founder Dr. Alexander Hannenberg spoke recently with OR Today Magazine, providing expertise for their February cover story, Patient Prep Powers Successful Surgeries. Dr. Hannenberg explained that patient preparation prior to surgery – importantly, clear communication between the patient and the preadmission team – is an essential tool to modify risk and improve surgical outcomes. The article provides specific guidance for surgical teams, from skin prep to pre-admission testing, disease management and patient education.