Seven research-based strategies for reducing surgical site infection
Surgical site infections remain a problem despite many decades of research and practice change to eliminate those that are preventable.
Approximately 0.5% to 3% of surgical patients develop an infection. Compared with patients undergoing surgery who do not have a surgical site infection, these patients are hospitalized approximately 7 to 11 days longer. As we know, longer hospital stays increase patient risk and reduce hospital efficiency and effectiveness. Infections are the leading cause of re-admissions following surgery and can add thousands of dollars to the cost of an admission.
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