scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Training on Surgical Site Infection Management for Operating Room Nursing Staff

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-93
Author(s):  
Yeon-Jeong Heo ◽  
So-Hee Nam ◽  
Hye-Jin Hyun
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Infection Management ◽  
Educational Videos ◽  
Room Nursing ◽  
Operating Room Nursing

Purpose: This study tested the effectiveness of brochure- and video-based education on managing surgical site infections by operating room health personnel.Methods: From April 20 to May 4, 2021, 34 operating room health personnel were subjected to training on surgical site infection management using brochures and educational videos. A survey was then conducted on knowledge, perception, and adherence regarding surgical site infection management.Results: After receiving training on surgical site infection management, the knowledge score increased significantly (15.15±2.09 vs.19.70±1.96, p<.001). However, the perception and adherence scores were already near perfect before the intervention and did not further increase after the intervention.Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and utilize continuous and substantive educational programs to improve perception and adherence of surgical site infection management.

Preparation of the Operating Room

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Forcht Dagi
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Or Efficiency ◽  
Standard Equipment

The history and general principles of OR design are discussed, including physical layout and design standards, which encompass the layout and storage of devices and equipment. As both patient and staff safety are paramount, all of the risks that can be mitigated by good design are discussed: biologic, ergonomic, chemical, and physical. Environmental issues in the OR are listed and include temperature, humidity, and lighting. The proper use, storage, and risks of electronic and mechanical devices are discussed. Infection control is addressed and includes hand hygiene, gloves and protective barriers, antimicrobial prophylaxis and nonpharmacologic preventive measures. A housekeeping section discusses the benefits of segregating clean, clean-contaminated, and dirty cases. OR scheduling is noted. Tables outline International Commission on Radiological Protection–recommended radiation dose limits; key principles of the Joint Commission Universal Protocol; devices used in the operating room; standard equipment for endovascular operating rooms; benefits of voice activation technology in the laparoscopic operating room; criteria for defining a surgical site infection; factors that contribute to the development of surgical site infection (SSI); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hand hygiene guidelines; distribution of pathogens isolated from surgical site infections: operating room cleaning schedules; classification of operations in relation to the epidemiology of SSIs; and basic principles of OR efficiency. Figures depict patient positioning and basic components of an ultrasound transducer, This review contains 3 figures, 12 tables, and 214 references.

Preparation of the Operating Room

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Forcht Dagi
Keyword(s):  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis ◽  
Patient Positioning ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Radiological Protection ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Or Efficiency ◽  
Standard Equipment

The history and general principles of OR design are discussed, including physical layout and design standards, which encompass the layout and storage of devices and equipment. As both patient and staff safety are paramount, all of the risks that can be mitigated by good design are discussed: biologic, ergonomic, chemical, and physical. Environmental issues in the OR are listed and include temperature, humidity, and lighting. The proper use, storage, and risks of electronic and mechanical devices are discussed. Infection control is addressed and includes hand hygiene, gloves and protective barriers, antimicrobial prophylaxis and nonpharmacologic preventive measures. A housekeeping section discusses the benefits of segregating clean, clean-contaminated, and dirty cases. OR scheduling is noted. Tables outline International Commission on Radiological Protection–recommended radiation dose limits; key principles of the Joint Commission Universal Protocol; devices used in the operating room; standard equipment for endovascular operating rooms; benefits of voice activation technology in the laparoscopic operating room; criteria for defining a surgical site infection; factors that contribute to the development of surgical site infection (SSI); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hand hygiene guidelines; distribution of pathogens isolated from surgical site infections: operating room cleaning schedules; classification of operations in relation to the epidemiology of SSIs; and basic principles of OR efficiency. Figures depict patient positioning and basic components of an ultrasound transducer, This review contains 3 figures, 12 tables, and 214 references.

Surgical Site Infections - A Hospital Havoc: Retrospective Study of Surgical Site Infections in Tertiary Health Care Centre in North East India

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Singh ◽  
A B Khyriem, W V Lyngdoh ◽  
C J Lyngdoh
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Multiple Drug Resistance ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Multiple Drug ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Acinetobacter Baumanii ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
North East

Objectives - Surgical site infections (SSI) has turn out to be a major problem even in hospital with most modern facilities and standard protocols of pre -operative preparation and antibiotic prophylaxis. Objective of this study is to know the prevalence of surgical site infection among the postoperative patients and to identify the relationship between SSI and etiological pathogens along with their antimicrobial susceptibility at North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong. Methods - A retrospective case study conducted at NEIGRIHMS, among patients admitted to the surgical departments during the period between January 1st and December 31st 2016. Swabs from the surgical sites were collected under sterile conditions and standard bacteriological tests were performed for identification and appropriate statistical methods were employed to look for association between SSI and etiological pathogens. Results - Out of the 1284 samples included in the study, 192 samples showed evidence of SSI yielding an infection rate of 14.9%. The most commonly isolated bacteria were: Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumanii and Staphylococcus aureus, of the gram negative isolates 6.2% were multidrug resistant of which 19% were carbapenem resistant. Conclusion - SSI with multiple drug resistance strains and polymicrobial etiology reflects therapeutic failure. The outcome of the SSI surveillance in our hospital revealed that in order to decrease the incidence of SSI we would have to: a) incorporate a proper antibiotic stewardship  b) conduct periodic surveillance to keep a check on SSI d) educate medical staffs regarding the prevention of surgical site infection.

58 Use of Abdominal Wall or Sucutaneous Drain to Reduce the Risk of Surgical Site Infections

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Mistry ◽  
B Woolner ◽  
A John
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Open Cholecystectomy ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Standard Operating Procedure ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
Local Evidence ◽  
Audit Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Introduction Open abdominal surgery confers potentially greater risk of surgical site infections, and local evidence suggests use of drains can reduce this. Our objectives were: Assessing local rates and risk factors of infections and if use of drains can reduce the rates of infections. Method Retrospectively looking from 01/01/2018 to 31/12/2018, at patients following laparotomy or open cholecystectomy. Data collection on demographics, smoking/alcohol status, heart, respiratory or renal disease or diabetes, steroid use and CEPOD status, as well as use of drain and the outcome of infection using inpatient and online patient records. Results 84 patients included, 25 had drains inserted. There were 13 documented cases of surgical site infection, all of whom had no drain post-op. Other parameters shown to be most prevalent in the patients with a surgical site infection include being current/ex-smoker (8/13), having heart disease (9/13), and elective procedures. Conclusions Aiming to reduce the risk of surgical site infections can improve morbidity and potentially mortality outcomes. Our audit data showed that there appears to be a benefit of inserting intra-abdominal or subcutaneous drains. We will create a standard operating procedure of all patient to receive drains post-op and then re-audit to assess the impact this has on infection rates.

Surgical Site Infection as a Surrogate Marker of Physician Impairment

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 1120-1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Sherertz ◽  
Tobi B. Karchmer
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C Virus ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Surrogate Marker ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Baseline Period ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Hepatitis C Virus Infection ◽  
Physician Impairment

Our report details an implant-associated outbreak of surgical site infections related to the adverse effects of treatment for hepatitis C virus infection administered to surgeon X. During the 12-month period of this outbreak, 14 (9.5%) of 148 of surgeon X's patients developed a surgical site infection, a rate of SSI that was 8-fold higher than the rate during the 14-month baseline period or the 14-month follow-up period (P = .001), and higher than the rate among peer surgeons (P = .02).

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