Infection Prevention: Reducing Surgical Site Infections
We analyze every operational factor that impacts surgical site infections, from environmental controls to procedural techniques and staff practices. Our team provides targeted prevention strategies to minimize infection risks and ensure compliance with AORN and AAMI standards.
Ensuring Surgical Infection Prevention & Compliance
With evolving reimbursement policies for hospital-acquired infections, it is critical to take every precaution to prevent surgical site infections. While monitoring SCIP indicators is essential, numerous other factors can impact infection rates.
Perioperative Environment
- Are operating rooms and perioperative areas cleaned effectively?
- Are supplies and equipment stored and rotated properly?
- Do traffic patterns support infection prevention?
- Does the ventilation system provide the required air exchanges per hour?
Perioperative Technique
- Is staff adhering to AORN-recommended sterile techniques?
- Are patients prepped and draped correctly?
- Do team members demonstrate strong surgical conscience?
- Are anesthesia providers following proper infection control practices?
Sterilization Practices
- How many sterilization techniques are in use, and is staff trained in all of them?
- Are sterilization records consistently monitored for compliance?
- Is your facility following AMMI ST79 sterilization standards?
- Do you have enough instruments to avoid reliance on flash sterilization?
- How are contaminated instruments handled, transported, and reprocessed?
Surgical Infection Prevention Audit
If you are unsure about any of these areas, Alpha Consulting Group, Inc. offers an intensive audit to assess infection prevention practices. Our team of perioperative and sterile processing experts will:
- Review all policies and procedures
- Observe processes in the operating room and sterile processing areas
- Interview staff across perioperative departments
- Audit sterilization records for accuracy and compliance
- Assess staff competency and training documentation
- Deliver a detailed report with findings and actionable recommendations
Take a proactive approach to infection prevention. Contact Us today to schedule an assessment.
