scholarly journals Risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) following Colorectal Resection Is Higher in Patients With Disseminated Cancer: An NCCN Member Cohort Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mini Kamboj ◽  
Teresa Childers ◽  
Jessica Sugalski ◽  
Donna Antonelli ◽  
Juliane Bingener-Casey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Asa Score ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Potential Risk Factors ◽  
Colorectal Procedures

BACKGROUNDSurgical site infections (SSIs) following colorectal surgery (CRS) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Reduction in colorectal SSI rates is an important goal for surgical quality improvement.OBJECTIVETo examine rates of SSI in patients with and without cancer and to identify potential predictors of SSI risk following CRSDESIGNAmerican College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) data files for 2011–2013 from a sample of 12 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) member institutions were combined. Pooled SSI rates for colorectal procedures were calculated and risk was evaluated. The independent importance of potential risk factors was assessed using logistic regression.SETTINGMulticenter studyPARTICIPANTSOf 22 invited NCCN centers, 11 participated (50%). Colorectal procedures were selected by principal procedure current procedural technology (CPT) code. Cancer was defined by International Classification of Disease, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes.MAIN OUTCOMEThe primary outcome of interest was 30-day SSI rate.RESULTSA total of 652 SSIs (11.06%) were reported among 5,893 CRSs. Risk of SSI was similar for patients with and without cancer. Among CRS patients with underlying cancer, disseminated cancer (SSI rate, 17.5%; odds ratio [OR], 1.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23–2.26; P=.001), ASA score ≥3 (OR, 1.41; 95% CI, 1.09–1.83; P=.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; OR, 1.6; 95% CI, 1.06–2.53; P=.02), and longer duration of procedure were associated with development of SSI.CONCLUSIONSPatients with disseminated cancer are at a higher risk for developing SSI. ASA score >3, COPD, and longer duration of surgery predict SSI risk. Disseminated cancer should be further evaluated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in generating risk-adjusted outcomes.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:555–562

scholarly journals Surgical site infection metrics: Dissecting the differences between the National Health and Safety Network and the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaia M. M. Christensen ◽  
Karen Dowler ◽  
Shira Doron
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Quality Improvement Program ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
National Healthcare Safety Network ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Abstract Surgical site infections (SSIs) are associated with readmissions, reoperations, increased cost of care, and overall morbidity and mortality risk. The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) have developed an array of metrics to monitor hospital-acquired complications. The only metric collected by both is SSI, but performance as benchmarked against peer hospitals is often discordant between the 2 systems. In this commentary, we outline the differences between these 2 surveillance systems as they relate to this potential for discordance.

Validation of an Electronic Surveillance Algorithm to Identify Patients With Post-Operative Surgical Site Infections Using National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric Data

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Berrondo ◽  
Brendan Bettinger ◽  
Cindy B Katz ◽  
Jennifer Bauer ◽  
Margarett Shnorhavorian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Quality Improvement Program ◽  
Electronic Surveillance ◽  
Diagnosis Code ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Cohen’S Kappa ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
Cohen's Kappa

Abstract Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common, but data related to these infections maybe difficult to capture. We developed an electronic surveillance algorithm to identify patients with SSIs. Our objective was to validate our algorithm by comparing it with our institutional National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Pediatric (NSQIP Peds) data. Methods We applied our algorithm to our institutional NSQIP Peds 2015–2017 cohort. The algorithm consisted of the presence of a diagnosis code for post-operative infection or the presence of 4 criteria: diagnosis code for infection, antibiotic administration, positive culture, and readmission/surgery related to infection. We compared the algorithm’s SSI rate to the NSQIP Peds identified SSI. Algorithm performance was assessed using sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value (NPV), positive predictive value (PPV), and Cohen’s kappa. The charts of discordant patients were reviewed to understand limitations of the algorithm. Results Of 3879 patients included, 2.5% had SSIs by NSQIP Peds definition and 1.9% had SSIs by our algorithm. Our algorithm achieved a sensitivity of 44%, specificity of 99%, NPV of 99%, PPV of 59%, and Cohen’s kappa of 0.5. Of the 54 false negatives, 37% were diagnosed/treated as outpatients, 31% had tracheitis, and 17% developed SSIs during their post-operative admission. Of the 30 false positives, 33% had an infection at index surgery and 33% had SSIs related to other surgeries/procedures. Conclusions Our algorithm achieved high specificity and NPV compared with NSQIP Peds reported SSIs and may be useful when identifying SSIs in patient populations that are not actively monitored for SSIs.

Incidence of Surgical Site Infections after Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: No Role for Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (6) ◽  
pp. 897-901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Moskalenko ◽  
Megumi Asai ◽  
Karen Beem ◽  
Todd A. Pezzi ◽  
Cynthia L. Brophy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Quality Improvement Program ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Skin Preparation ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Wound Classification

To better define the value of antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) and antiseptic skin preparation (ASP) in thyroid and parathyroid surgery, we examined the rate of surgical site infections (SSIs) with and without AMP. Retrospective analysis was performed using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database at a single institution. Patients undergoing thyroid or parathyroid surgery with data entered into the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database at our institution between November 2007 and June 2015 were studied, including patient demographics, wound classification, other risk factors for SSI, and wound outcome. Charts were retrospectively reviewed for AMP, ASP, and use of drains. Of the 534 patients who underwent thyroid (n = 358) or parathyroid (n = 176) surgery, 58 (10.9%) were diabetic, 54 (10.1%) used tobacco, and 14 (2.6%) were on steroids. Most wounds were classified as “clean” (99.6%). Betadine was used for ASP in 96 per cent. AMP was given to 141 patients (26%) using cefazolin, vancomycin, or clindamycin. The remaining 393 patients (74%) received no AMP. Zero infections occurred in the group who did not receive AMP. One (0.7%) superficial, nonpurulent SSI occurred in the group that received AMP which was not statistically significantly different (P = 0.319). The rates of SSI after thyroid and parathyroid surgery are extremely low, around two per 1000 cases, and do not decrease with AMP. Therefore, AMP is not necessary in thyroid and parathyroid surgery and should be avoided to reduce costs, adverse reactions, and antibiotic resistance.

scholarly journals Quality Improvement–Focused Departmental Grand Rounds Reports: A Strategy to Engage General Surgery Residents

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan S. Abelson ◽  
Katrina B. Mitchell ◽  
Cheguevera Afaneh ◽  
Barrie S. Rich ◽  
Theresa J. Frey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
Surgical Trainees ◽  
Tract Infections ◽  
Grand Rounds

ABSTRACT  Many institutions are seeking ways to enhance their surgical trainees' quality improvement (QI) skills.Background  To educate trainees about the importance of lifelong performance improvement, chief residents at New York Presbyterian Hospital–Weill Cornell Medicine are members of a multidisciplinary QI team tasked with improving surgical outcomes. We describe the process and the results of this effort.Objective  Our analysis used 2 data sources to assess complication rates: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) and ECOMP, our own internal complication database. Chief residents met with a multidisciplinary QI team to review complication rates from both data sources. Chief residents performed a case-by-case analysis of complications and a literature search in areas requiring improvement. Based on this information, chief residents met with the multidisciplinary team to select interventions for implementation, and delivered QI-focused grand rounds summarizing the QI process and new interventions.Methods  Since 2009, chief residents have presented 16 QI-focused grand rounds. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) were the most frequently discussed. Interventions to improve UTIs and SSIs were introduced to the department of surgery through these reports in 2011 and 2012. During this time we saw improvement in outcomes as measured by NSQIP odds ratio.Results  Departmental grand rounds are a suitable forum to review NSQIP data and our internal, resident-collected data as a means to engage chief residents in QI improvement, and can serve as a model for other institutions to engage surgery residents in QI projects.Conclusions

Risk Factors for Postoperative Unplanned Intubation: Analysis of a National Database

2015 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 820-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin P. Alvarez ◽  
Andres X. Samayoa-Mendez ◽  
Mary C. Naglak ◽  
James V. Yuschak ◽  
Kenric M. Murayama
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
National Database ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
National Rate ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

Postoperative unplanned intubation (PUI) is a significant complication and is associated with severe adverse events and mortality. By participating in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), we learned that PUI occurred more frequently than expected at our institution. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors that are predictors of PUI at our institution. We reviewed the NSQIP data from our institution and the NSQIP national database for surgery patients from 2010 through 2013. The rate of PUI at our institution was 1.54 per cent compared with the national rate of 1.03 per cent. Perioperative risk factors were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. Analysis of the national NSQIP database identified 14 independent risk factors for PUI. Analysis of the NSQIP data at our institution demonstrated that emergent cases, preoperative ventilator status, smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and older age were independent risk factors. In conclusion, patients at our institution with these five risk factors were at higher risk of requiring PUI. These risk factors could be used to help identify patients at high risk and possibly help prevent postoperative respiratory failure and unplanned intubation.

A comparison of surgical site infections following total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgeries identified by Infection Prevention and Control and the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program in Alberta, Canada

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jennifer J. R. Ellison ◽  
Lesia R. Boychuk ◽  
David Chakravorty ◽  
A. Uma Chandran ◽  
John M. Conly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Quality ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
And Control

Abstract Objective: To understand how the different data collections methods of the Alberta Health Services Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPC) and the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) are affecting reported rates of surgical site infections (SSIs) following total hip replacements (THRs) and total knee replacements (TKRs). Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: Four hospitals in Alberta, Canada. Patients: Those with THR or TKR surgeries between September 1, 2015, and March 31, 2018. Methods: Demographic information, complex SSIs reported by IPC and NSQIP were compared and then IPC and NSQIP data were matched with percent agreement and Cohen’s κ calculated. Statistical analysis was performed for age, gender and complex SSIs. A P value <.05 was considered significant. Results: In total, 7,549 IPC and 2,037 NSQIP patients were compared. The complex SSI rate for NSQIP was higher compared to IPC (THR: 1.19 vs 0.68 [P = .147]; TKR: 0.92 vs 0.80 [P = .682]). After matching, 7 SSIs were identified by both IPC and NSQIP; 3 were identified only by IPC, and 12 were identified only by NSQIP (positive agreement, 0.48; negative agreement, 1.0; κ = 0.48). Conclusions: Different approaches to monitor SSIs may lead to different results and trending patterns. NSQIP reports total SSI rates that are consistently higher than IPC. If systems are compared at any point in time, confidence on the data may be eroded. Stakeholders need to be aware of these variations and education provided to facilitate an understanding of differences and a consistent approach to SSI surveillance monitoring over time.

Can Laparoscopic Ileocolic Resection be Performed with Comparable Safety to Open Surgery for Regional Enteritis: Data from National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 (12) ◽  
pp. 1393-1396
Author(s):  
Hasan T. Kirat ◽  
Naveen Pokala ◽  
Jon D. Vogel ◽  
Victor W. Fazio ◽  
Ravi P. Kiran
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Open Surgery ◽  
Regional Enteritis ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Quality Improvement Program ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Ileocolic Resection ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Surgical Quality

Laparoscopic ileocolic resection is feasible for Crohn's disease but few studies adjust for the various preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative variables that may confound comparisons with open surgery. The aim of this study is to compare outcomes after laparoscopic (LICR) and open ileocolic resection (OICR) performed for regional enteritis using National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data. Retrospective evaluation of data prospectively accrued into the NSQIP database for patients undergoing ileocolic resection for Crohn's by LICR and OICR was performed. LICR (n = 104) and OICR (n = 203) groups had similar age ( P = 0.1), body mass index ( P = 0.9), smoking history ( P = 0.6), steroid use ( P = 0.7), diabetes ( P = 0.3), serum albumin ( P = 0.07), and American Society of Anesthesiologists class ( P = 0.13). LICR group had more female patients ( P = 0.005). Complications including surgical site infections ( P = 0.5), wound dehiscence ( P = 1), pneumonia ( P = 0.1), deep vein thrombosis ( P = 0.3), pulmonary embolism ( P = 1), urinary infection ( P = 0.1), and return to the operating room ( P = 0.2) were similar. LICR had shorter length of hospital stay than OICR ( P < 0.001). In current practice, as observed with the NSQIP data, LICR, performed by experienced surgeons, is comparable in safety to OICR and is associated with a shorter hospital stay.

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