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Prevention of Surgical Site Infection
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- Abbreviations
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ABHR:
Alcohol based hand rub
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CABG:
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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CDC:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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CHG:
Chlorhexidine gluconate
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HAIs:
Healthcare Associated Infections
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HCP
: Healthcare Personnel
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IPC:
Infection prevention and control
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KPIs:
Key Performance indicators
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MBP:
Mechanical bowel preparation
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MRSA:
methicillin resistant staph aureus
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NICE:
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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NHSN:
National Healthcare Safety Network
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OR:
Operating room
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PAP:
Perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis
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SAP:
Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
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SSI:
Surgical Site Infection
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WHO:
World Health Organization
◄ Prevention of Ventilator associated Pneumonia
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Hand Hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment
Aseptic Technique
Safe Injection Practices
Management of Environmental Safety and Cleaning in Hospitals
Cough Etiquette and Respiratory Hygiene Practices
Safe Management of Linen in Hospitals
Waste Management
Prevention of Central Line associated Bloodstream Infections
Prevention of Catheter associated Urinary Tract Infections
Transmission Based Precautions
Management of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and Outbreak Situations
Surveillance of Healthcare associated Infections in Healthcare Facilities
Prevention of Ventilator associated Pneumonia