Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update

Calderwood, Michael S.; Anderson, Deverick J.; Bratzler, Dale W.; Dellinger, E. Patchen; Garcia‐Houchins, Sylvia; Maragakis, Lisa L.; Nyquist, Ann‐Christine; Perkins, Kiran M.; Preas, Michael Anne; Saiman, Lisa; Schaffzin, Joshua K.; Schweizer, Marin L.; Yokoe, Deborah S.; Kaye, Keith S.

doi:10.1017/ice.2023.67

articleInfection Control and Hospital EpidemiologyMay 1, 2023HYBRID OA

Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update

MSMichael S. Calderwood DJDeverick J. Anderson DWDale W. Bratzler EPE. Patchen Dellinger SGSylvia Garcia‐Houchins

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Abstract and purpose The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute-care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their surgical-site infection (SSI) prevention efforts. This document updates the Strategies to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Hospitals published in 2014. 1 This expert guidance document is sponsored by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). It is the product of a collaborative effort led by SHEA, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and The Joint Commission,…

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Medicine
Infection control
Surgical site infection
Epidemiology
Commission
Health care
Acute care
Medical emergency

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