Have feedback about your experience or need to find out how to contact someone at the hospital? Surgical Site Infections, FAQ (757) 668-7000 (757) 668-7000. 0000102544 00000 n SSIs specifically account for nearly 15% of all nosocomial infections (World Alliance, 2008; Reichman, 2009). If an infection occurs where an implant is placed, the implant may be removed. Webmail Access| Where can I find information about learning at KHSC? KHSCNow| %%EOF However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that infections develop in about 1 to 3 out of every 100 patients who have surgery. In 2015, 15 EU Member States and one EEA country reported SSIs for seven types of surgical procedure to ECDC. 0 Covering the patient with a sterile drape with a hole where the incision is made. Some of the common symptoms of an infection are: From this sample, 49.7% were classified as clean, 35.0% clean/contaminated, 8.56% contaminated, and 6.7% dirty. Surgical site infections are caused by bacteria that get in through incisions made during surgery. 10 months ago, the patient A 55-year-old white male has degenerative arthritis of the knees. A surgical site infection is an illness that may happen to a person who has had an operation. What are surgical site infections (SSIs)? 0000069956 00000 n 0000132571 00000 n 0000008379 00000 n 0000004444 00000 n Marlies is coordinating the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) a surgeon-led initiative where 24 hospitals are using a rigorous measurement tool to look at risk-adjusted surgical outcomes to help foster that culture change. 0000012250 00000 n Surgical site infections (SSIs) initiated during invasive procedures can require additional and/or extended treatment. The Problem Nearly half of all adverse events in industrialized hospital settings are attributable to surgical procedures, with surgical site infections (SSIs) occurring in 5% of patients undergoing surgical procedures. If you have surgery, the chances of developing an SSI are about 1% to 3%. E-Pay Stub. The majority of surgical site infections come from the patients own bacteria. Please read this information to learn about how you can help us prevent infections. 0000016116 00000 n When the skin is opened, bacteria in the body can migrate to the surgical wound. Audit highlights noted that 91% of patients received appropriate prophylactic antibiotics and 96% of patients received the appropriate method of pre-operative hair removal whereas post-operative glucose control was identified as an area requiring improvement. If the infection is deep within the body, another operation may be needed to treat it. This prevents tiny nicks and cuts through which germs can enter. Where can I see opportunities for internal candidates? Board Portal| Community member looking for COVID-19 info, Obstetrical, Gynecological, and Well Newborn Care, Health Information Network Provider (HINP). 0000001961 00000 n The cases of disability and death 0000154084 00000 n 0000017917 00000 n What are surgical site infections (SSIs)? 111 0 obj <> endobj 0000006778 00000 n Have a weakened immune system or other serious health problem such as diabetes, Have a wound that is left open instead of closed with sutures. Using antibiotics when theyre not needed can create germs that are harder to kill. 0000085837 00000 n 0000171717 00000 n Despite the best efforts of healthcare facilities to maintain safe surgical environments, surgical site infections result in up to $10 billion in