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wo years ago, post-op infection
rates unexpectantly spiked to
nearly 20% among colon surgery
patients at Atrium Health-CHS
Lincoln in Lincolnton, N.C. The
clinical team took an honest look at their
INFECTION PREVENTION
Atrium Health-CHS Lincoln | Lincolnton, N.C.
Zero Infections and Counting
Small improvements made a big difference in
this hospital's quest to eliminate surgical site
infections. Daniel Cook | Executive Editor
• COMPLETE COVERAGE Pre-op nurses at Atrium
Health-CHS Lincoln use chlorhexidine gluconate
wipes to prepare the skin from chin to toe.
Atrium
Health-CHS
Lincoln
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