Key Insights into Surgical Incision Complications and Prevention (Non-Accredited)

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major concern in healthcare, impacting about 2-5% of patients undergoing inpatient surgeries. As the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), SSIs lead to increased morbidity, extended hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs. This presentation explores the prevalence and incidence of SSIs, along with associated risk assessments and prevention strategies. 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss surgical site infection prevalence and incidence
• Evaluate surgical site risk assessments
• Define surgical site prevention methods and tools available

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