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Anti-staphylococcal bundle to reduce surgical site infections in orthopaedic and cardiac surgeryFeedback summary of discussion paper and next steps
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Frequently asked questions about surgical site infectionsThese frequently asked questions about surgical site infections were written by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and answer questions such as 'What is an SSI?' and 'Can SSIs be treated?'.
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Evaluation of the surgical site infection improvement programmeEvaluation of the surgical site infection improvement programme – final summative report.
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Cardiac surgery implementation manual | Pukapuka aratohu whakahaere poka manawaGuide for providers implementing and delivering a national Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme in New Zealand
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Discussion paper: proposal to change data collection requirements for orthopaedic procedures and options for inclusion of other procedures (feedback closed)Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme has developed a discussion paper seeking feedback from you regarding a proposal to change data collection requirements for orthopaedic procedures
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Factsheet: How to prevent ventilator-associated pneumoniaThis factsheet provides information about how to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) using an evidence-based practice VAP bundle.
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Surgical site infection rate is higher following hip and knee arthroplasty when cefazolin is underdosedThis paper by Dr Arthur Morris, Dr Sally Roberts, Nikki Grae and Dr Chris Frampton highlights increased rates of infection following hip and knee arthroplasty when cefazolin is underdosed.
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Attitudes towards the Surgical Safety Checklist and its use in New Zealand operating theatresReport from Litmus on attitudes towards the Surgical Safety Checklist and its use in New Zealand operating theatres.
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Keeping you safe during surgery – surgical safety brochure for patientsBrochure for patients to explain the various elements of the surgical safety checklist.
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What is perioperative harm and how can we reduce it?Presentation from Perioperative Harm Advisory Group clinical lead Mr Ian Civil – What is perioperative harm and how can we reduce it?