Using Standardized Evidence Based Instrument Care Practices as Part of a Comprehensive Program to Achieve Zero Surgical Site Infections

Attaining zero surgical site infections (SSIs) is difficult because the surgical experience involves many processes with possible variation. Instrumentation is one commonality for every surgical procedure and continues to become more complex with technology advances. Investigating the impact of inst...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-06, Vol.42 (6), p.S112-S112
Main Authors: Dekay, Karen L., MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC, Morrison, Christina, MHA, BB, Kennedy, Virginia, MS, RN, CIC, France, Anne-Claire, PhD, CPHQ, MBB, FACHE, Espinoza, Carolina, MPH, CIC, Butler, John, MD, Inurria, Juan, FACHE, FABC, Shabot, M. Michael, MD, FACS, FCCM, FACMI
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Nosocomial infections
Sterilization
Surgery
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Summary:Attaining zero surgical site infections (SSIs) is difficult because the surgical experience involves many processes with possible variation. Instrumentation is one commonality for every surgical procedure and continues to become more complex with technology advances. Investigating the impact of instrument care from point of use through sterilization and storage on incidence of SSIs has been historically challenging. A systematic approach to evaluate this relationship is needed to target process improvement initiatives.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.245