Abstract
Surgical site infections are a significant threat to patient safety, they increase patient mortality and morbidity, and increase health care expenditures. A pre-surgical protocol that implements two applications of 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate using prepackaged cloths is an evidence-based practice that kills and then prohibits the growth of potentially dangerous skin flora. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate cloths when administered twice pre-surgically to reduce the incidence of surgical site infections and to improve pre-surgical documentation. The Iowa framework for quality improvement was used with results demonstrating that, while documentation remained an area for improvement, there was a significant decrease in surgical site infections over the comparison group.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Outcomes Research
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Preoperative Care Standards, Surgical Wound Infection, Evidence Based Practice, Team Excellence
Advisor
Debra J. Nogueras
Second Advisor
Mindy Stayner
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2017
Recommended Citation
Loiacono, Rose, "Use of standardized processes to achieve optimal pre-surgical Skin asepsis" (2017). DNP and Student Works. 237.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/237
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2017-04-21
Full Text of Presentation
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