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Exhibit 50. Model for continuous quality improvement in reducing surgical site infections

* Patient, surgery, environmental ID = identify; SSI = surgical site infection

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This exhibit is a model for continuous quality improvement in reducing surgical site infections (SSIs). At the top of the diagram is an oval labeled �SSI Rate.� An arrow from the SSI rate points rightward and downward to an oval labeled �ID (Infectious Disease) Risk Factors,� which are discussed in Task 3. In turn, an arrow points leftward and downward to an oval labeled �Targeted Process Improvement,� including: patient, surgery, and environmental factors; improving infectious disease identification; and improved SSI detection. An arrow from this oval points leftward and upward to an oval labeled �Measure Surveillance,� which is discussed in Task 2. Finally, an arrow from points rightward and upward to the starting point, the oval labeled �SSI Rate.�

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