Educational Module: Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
Surgical site infections are preventable, and preventative measures often occur before the incision is made. Dive into this presentation to enhance your knowledge of preventing surgical site infections. Simulations on skin prep, post-op wound contamination, and antiseptic product selection bring knowledge to application.
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Define surgical site infection (SSI)
- Discuss the significance of surgical site infections.
- Discuss the role of skin antisepsis in the surgical setting for the prevention of SSIs.
- Compare different skin antisepsis products and recommendations for use.
- Identify breaks in sterile techniques that can lead to SSIs.
- Identify patient risk factors that contribute to a higher incidence of SSI.
- Define the role of antibiotics in the context of antimicrobial prophylaxis.
- Identify factors affecting antibiotic choice.
The Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center, located in Louisville, Kentucky, has developed the following content. As a collaborator with the CDC’s Project Firstline, KyIP Training Center is committed to providing cutting-edge and high-quality training and information on infection prevention and control. Through a range of formats, KyIP Training Center delivers educational resources tailored to the diverse learning preferences and needs of the healthcare workforce. The materials are designed to empower healthcare professionals by promoting critical thinking in infection control, incorporating adult learning principles, educational best practices, and the evidence-based scientific principles that inform them.
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This series was developed by Laurel Robinson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C.
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Module Documents
Surgical Site Infection-Skin Antisepsis Presentation
Surgical site infections can impact patient outcomes, healthcare costs, and hospital resources. This presentation dives into the importance of skin antisepsis and sterile technique in the prevention of surgical site infections.
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On-demand version if this presentation, including presenter voiceover, is available for continuing education credit.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (SSI): Pre-operative Antibiotics Presentation
Antibiotics play an important part pre-operatively in the prevention of surgical site infections. This presentation discusses risk factors of surgical site infections, the role of antibiotics in antimicrobial prophylaxis, and identifies factors related to antibiotic choice.
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On-demand version of this presentation, including presenter voiceover, is available for continuing education credit.
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Surgical Prep-Improper Skin Antisepsis
Prepping for surgery with effective skin antisepsis is key for preventing a surgical site infection (SSI). Watch as this nurse preps a patient’s skin. Discuss the errors identified and why they might put the patient at risk for a SSI.
Contamination of Post-Op Wound
Preventing a surgical site infection is the responsibility of everyone in healthcare. Watch this simulated experience as this healthcare worker forgets to do hand hygiene ultimately leading to contamination of a post-op wound.
Still Image Series: Surgical Prep CORRECT Skin Prep
This series shows how to correctly perform skin antisepsis in preparation for surgery. Use this still photos to learn the order, then mix them up and test your knowledge and recall.
Still Image Series: Surgical Prep INCORRECT Skin Prep
This series of photos shows potential errors in skin antisepsis and sterile technique which could lead to a surgical site infection. Use these photos to test knowledge and have learners explain the errors they identify in the photos.
