Starting on:
Mar 14, 2025
Ending on:
Mar 14, 2025
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Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Avenue Healthcare
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Mar 14, 2025
Ending on:
Mar 14, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Alice Goga
Medical Officer
Venue: Medical Officer
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3 Points
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Avenue Healthcare
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SSI Surveillance
Starting on:
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
Ending on:
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
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Description
SSI Surveillance
Objectives
Define Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and understand their classification (superficial, deep, and organ/space).
Understand the importance of SSI surveillance in improving patient outcomes and enhancing infection prevention strategies.
Describe the criteria used to identify SSIs, based on standardized definitions (e.g., CDC/NHSN guidelines).
Recognize risk factors and common pathogens associated with SSIs.
Explain the steps of the surveillance process, including case finding, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Use standardized tools and forms for accurate and consistent SSI data recording and tracking.
Presenters
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Miss
Yvonne Mwende
Infection Prevention Nurse