Prevention of Surgical Site Infection

- Abbreviations

·       ABHR: Alcohol based hand rub
·       CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
·       CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
·       CHG: Chlorhexidine gluconate
·       HAIs: Healthcare Associated Infections
·       HCP: Healthcare Personnel
·       IPC: Infection prevention and control
·       KPIs: Key Performance indicators
·       MBP: Mechanical bowel preparation
·       MRSA: methicillin resistant staph aureus
·       NICE: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
·       NHSN: National Healthcare Safety Network
·       OR: Operating room
·       PAP: Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis
·       SAP: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
·       SSI: Surgical Site Infection
·       WHO: World Health Organization