Your Role in Preventing Surgical Site Infections Seminar

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time 1 hour

SUMMARY

Surgical site infections (SSIs) play a significant role in patient morbidity and mortality. Additionally, SSIs add a fiscal burden to the healthcare system and to the patient.

In this webinar, our presenters will discuss recent studies that have provided insights from a series of patient-level collections of proprietary de-identified private and public claims data in the US, revealing that the actual risk and costs of an SSI exceed our current understanding.

These findings will be used to discuss and provide practical examples of key strategies for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based published surgical guidelines focused upon the improvement of patient outcomes, which can lower costs.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1) Discuss the impact of surgical site infections on patients, providers, and
payors.

2) Review evidence-based surgical care bundles intended to reduce the
potential for developing a surgical site infection.

3) Highlight the healthcare providers’ role in preventing surgical site
infections.

Course Continuing Education Accreditation

¹Program content approved for 1 CE for Registered Nurses. Ansell is a recognized provider of continuing education approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #CEP 15538.

²This continuing education activity is approved for 1.0 CE credits by the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc., for continuing education for the Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Surgical First Assistant, and Associate Members of AST. This recognition does not imply that AST approves or endorses any product or products that are included in presentations.

Speakers

Maureen Spencer, M.Ed, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Independent Infection Preventionist

Maureen Spencer, M.Ed., RN, CIC, FAPIC has been an independent Infection Preventionist for over 40 years and is board certified in infection control (CIC). A pioneer in infection control, she was awarded the APIC National Carole DeMille Award in 1990 and selected as an APIC Heroes of Infection Prevention in 2007 for her work in establishing a MRSA and Staph aureus Elimination Program at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. In 2017 she was recognized as a Fellow of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (FAPIC) for her advanced practice and leadership in infection prevention.

As a prolific writer and researcher, she has published many peer-reviewed articles on healthcare-associated infections and is a well-known speaker for both international and national conferences on prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

Peter B. Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR, Clinical Solution, LLC

Peter B. Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR, has been a certified OR nurse since 1995. He has authored and collaborated on numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals, posters, and textbooks. Peter has chaired several national AORN committees’ and served on the AORN national board of directors. Peter is currently the Treasurer/Secretary for the CCI Research Foundation, focused on funding perioperative nursing research.

Why should you attend?

1. Patient Outcomes Matter: As a dedicated healthcare professional, you understand the paramount importance of patient outcomes. Discover the latest strategies and best practices for preventing SSIs leading to improved patient recovery, satisfaction, and overall quality of care.
2. Your Professional Growth: This CE-accredited webinar will help you stay informed on advancements in healthcare with up-to-date knowledge and tools to enhance your expertise.
3. Impact on Healthcare Costs: SSIs can lead to increased healthcare costs and longer hospital stays, by joining us on September 13, you’ll learn effective strategies to reduce the financial burden on healthcare facilities and payors.

Register now to reserve your spot for this complimentary webinar.