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About Surgical Site Infections SSI

A surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place. SSI can sometimes be superficial infections involving the skin only. Other SSI are more serious and can involve tissues under the skin, organs, or implanted material.

The World Health Organization WHO stated that SSI threaten the lives of millions of patients each year and contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance. This is why in 2016 they launched the first global SSI Guideline.

More on www.who.int/gpsc/ssi-guidelines.

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Explore the SSI Pathway online

Learn more about the measures to reduce the risk of SSI. Furthermore you will find helpful material to support raising awareness in your institution.

http://bbraun-ssi.com/

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Hand Hygiene Practice in the Surgical Pathway

Each year the WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care. The primary focus of 2016 was to improve hand hygiene practices in all surgical services throughout patient care. Learn in the attached poster more about the surgical patient journey. 313m people undergo a surgery every year therefore hand hygiene is crutial. Read more about Hand Hygiene and the surgical pathway in the poster attached.

Key infection prevention areas

Hand hygiene

Hands have been proven to be a major carrier of infectious organisms. Systematic hand disinfection and a comprehensive infection prevention strategy can make a significant difference.

Surgical Site Infection

Learn more about the measures to reduce the risk of SSI. Furthermore you will find helpful material to support raising awareness in your institution.

Preoperative body wash

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major risk in any surgery and are one of the most important causes of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Reduce the risk with preoperative body wash.

Patient zone surfaces

A properly conducted surface cleaning and disinfection is a basic requirement for successful as well as sustainable hygiene in health care settings.

Antimicrobial Resistance

Prevent infections in the first place and fight superbugs (MDRO) in your health care facility. 2017 Antimicrobial Resistance was the key topic for the WHO 5 May Hand Hygiene Day.