Implementation of a Bundle for Prevention of Neurosurgery (NS) Spinal Surgical Site Infections (SSI's)

Surgical site infections (SSI's) remain the second leading cause of healthcare associated infections (HAI's). From 2008-2011, SSI's among patients undergoing spinal fusions increased in neurosurgical (NS) and orthopedic (ORT)services. In 2011, the ORT service standardized their post-o...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-06, Vol.42 (6), p.S111-S112
Main Authors: McCool, Sheila M., BSN, MPH, CIC, Querry, Ashley, BS, Playso-Doyle, Desiree, MHA, Muto, Carlene, MD, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Neurosurgery
Nosocomial infections
Orthopedics
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Summary:Surgical site infections (SSI's) remain the second leading cause of healthcare associated infections (HAI's). From 2008-2011, SSI's among patients undergoing spinal fusions increased in neurosurgical (NS) and orthopedic (ORT)services. In 2011, the ORT service standardized their post-operative dressing change procedure with a resultant decrease in SSI's in 2012; however the NS SSI rates continued to increase (Figure 1). A multi-disciplinary task force was created to address the Issue of SSI's in NS patients.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.244