Conducting a Surgical Site Infection Prevention Tracer.
AORN J
; 107(5): 580-590, 2018 05.
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ABSTRACT
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common health care-associated infections in patients. Approximately half of SSIs are preventable when using evidence-based strategies; however, deviations from evidence-based practice can occur over time. Infection preventionists and perioperative staff members can help prevent these deviations by observing staff member practices using tracer methodology. Tracer methodology uses clinical information to follow patient care, treatment, or services provided throughout the care delivery system. The goal of tracer methodology for SSI prevention is to validate that organizational processes are promoting safer patient care. Using tracers, perioperative and infection prevention staff members can develop strategies to eliminate deviations from evidence-based practice, thereby helping to prevent SSIs and improve patient outcomes.
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Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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AORN J
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2018
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Article