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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedLin DM, Carson KA, Lubomski LH
Statewide collaborative to reduce surgical site infections results of the Hawaii Surgical Unit-based Safety Program.
Surgical Site Infections (SSI) after colorectal surgery are common, lead to patient harm, and are costly to the healthcare system. This study's purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Safety Program for Surgery in Hawaii. Participation in the program was associated with a 61.7% decrease in colorectal SSI rate and an increase in patient safety culture.
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Citation: Lin DM, Carson KA, Lubomski LH .
Statewide collaborative to reduce surgical site infections results of the Hawaii Surgical Unit-based Safety Program.
J Am Coll Surg 2018 Aug;227(2):189-97.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.04.031..
Keywords: Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Surgery, Surveys on Patient Safety Culture, Injuries and Wounds