A 7 S Bundle Approach To Preventing Surgical Site Infections

The prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) involves the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative period. A 7 step systematic approach was developed in a large multi-hospital system to assist surgical, medical and nursing staff in the prevention of SSIs in surgical settings. The approa...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-06, Vol.42 (6), p.S103-S103
Main Authors: Spencer, Maureen P., RN, MEd, CIC, Christie, Jacqueline, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease prevention
Evidence-based medicine
Hospitals
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Medical personnel
Nosocomial infections
Surgery
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Summary:The prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) involves the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative period. A 7 step systematic approach was developed in a large multi-hospital system to assist surgical, medical and nursing staff in the prevention of SSIs in surgical settings. The approach uses evidence based practices that have demonstrated a reduction in SSIs and are recommended by national organizations.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.230