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D
uring routine monitoring, we noticed that our infec-
tion rates were increasing for our colorectal and
gynecological procedures over an 18-month period.
We knew that we had to take a deeper dive into the
problem and find a solution. We were already in the
process of implementing some of the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery
How We Lowered Our SSI Rate
When we saw a spike in infections, here's how we addressed it.
• CHG x 2 GYN patients use CHG wipes at home before surgery and then we prep with CHG in the OR on the day of surgery.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
Charlene S. Mahoney, BSN, RN, CPAN | Towson, Md.
