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Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard:
This quality standard consists of seven quality statements highlighting key areas for improvement to prevent surgical site infections for people having surgery that requires an incision (a cut through the skin). The accompanying patient guide can help inform conversations between health care providers and people having surgery.
Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard Resources
Surgical Site Infections Quality Standard Webinar: April 13, 2023
To learn more about how you can use this quality standard to prevent surgical site infections, please register for our webinar on April 13, 2023, from 12 to 1 p.m. ET. Hear from clinicians and lived experience panelists, who will discuss opportunities to address gaps in care to prevent surgical site infections before, during, and after surgery.
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