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Managing Surgical Site Infections

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Course Overview

Managing Surgical Site Infections

Author: Elizabeth Walters
DNP, CPNP, RN

Surgical site infections are a problem today. While many facilities have implemented successful strategies to reduce the number of surgical site infections, the problem still leads to significant morbidity and death, particularly as antimicrobial resistance is on the rise. Some risk factors for surgical site infections are non-modifiable. However, many are modifiable. Proper management of a surgical site infection involves prevention, detailed wound assessment, excellent wound care practices, and optimal patient education. This course, designed for nurses at all levels and specialties, will describe the extent of the problem and various strategies for care management. 

Course Outline

  1. A Nurse’s Story 
  2. Introduction 
  3. Statistical Evidence 
  4. Epidemiology 
  5. Risk Factors 
  6. Classifications 
  7. Infection Prevention 
  8. Treatment and Management 
  9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course we will discuss how to recognize and prevent surgical site infections. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the epidemiology of surgical site infections. 
  2. Recognize patient risk factors for developing surgical site infections. 
  3. Describe infection prevention practices for prevention of surgical site infections. 
  4. Describe surgical environment practices for prevention of surgical site infections. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: July 28, 2021

Course Renewed on: July 30, 2024

Course Expires on: July 30, 2027

Course Offering: #116

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