Using Standardized Evidence Based Instrument Care Practices as Part of a Comprehensive Program to Achieve Zero Surgical Site Infections
| Autor: | Karen L. Dekay, Christina Morrison, Virginia Kennedy, Anne-Claire France, Carolina Espinoza, John Butler, Juan Inurria, M. Michael Shabot |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Evidence-based practice Epidemiology business.industry Health Policy Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Mupirocin chemistry.chemical_compound Infectious Diseases Increased risk chemistry Nasal Swab Family medicine Surgical site Emergency medicine Medicine business Clearance |
| Zdroj: | American Journal of Infection Control. 42:S112 |
| ISSN: | 0196-6553 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.245 |
| Popis: | but did not receive mupirocin, 35 (31%) developed SSI’s, the majority of which were caused by SA. LESSON LEARNED: SA positive patients not treated with mupirocin have an increased risk of developing an SSI. Compliance with elements of a bundle must be monitored. Notification to staff of positive nasal swab Results is key for timely treating of positive swab. Standardization of post-operative care is more difficult if patients recover on > 1 unit. Patients cleared for OR by PCP or who consented to OR via phone did not get nasal swabs. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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