Managing Surgical Site Infections
Text-Based CME
1.5 Contact Hours 
OVERVIEW
Managing Surgical Site Infections is organized by Nursing CE Central.
Course Created on: July 28, 2021
Course Expires on: July 28, 2024
Target Audience: Registered Nurses (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Overview:
Surgical site infections have the highest mortality rate of all healthcare-associated infections, with a mortality rate of 3% (4, 9, 36). Further, surgical site infections are costly with an estimated total cost of $3.3 billion and approximately one million extra, unnecessary, inpatient days for patients (12, 36). It is vital to utilize evidence-based practice strategies to reduce surgical site infections..
Course Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
• Describe the epidemiology of surgical site infections.
• Recognize patient risk factors for developing surgical site infections.
• Describe infection prevention practices for the prevention of surgical site infections.
• Describe surgical environment practices for the prevention of surgical site infections.
Course Outline:
• Introduction
• Epidemiology
• Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infections
• Infection Prevention Strategies
• Surgical Environment for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
• Conclusion
• References
TARGET AUDIENCE
NursingAdvanced Practice NurseSPECIALITIES
NursingInfectious DiseaseNurse PractitionersCANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
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