December 14, 2016
Colorectal SSIs plummet with evidence-based care bundles
Surgical site infections (SSIs) not only harm patients, but also can squeeze a hospital’s bottom line through increased costs and reduced reimbursement. Patients undergoing colorectal surgery are particularly at risk for SSIs, according to data from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), but an effective multidisciplinary team and an evidence-based bundle of practices can help keep these potentially deadly infections to a minimum.
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