A study to assess the effectiveness of pre-intra-post-operative preparedness to prevent surgical site infection at Apollo Speciality hospitals, Trichy, India

Background of the study: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common health-care-associated infections in developing countries. The prevention of these infections is complex and requires the integration of a range of preventive measures before, during, and after surgery. Objective: The present study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of Pre-Intra-Post-operative preparedness to prevent Surgical Site Infection. Research methodology: Systematic Review & analysis was adopted as research methodology. Structured audit tool on SSI Bundle was made to collect the data from the target population. 30 patients were selected for the study using convenient Sampling technique. Conclusion made with CDC & NHNS guidelines on SSI Bundle & the same was reinforced to focused group of nurses. Results: The study findings stated that Among the preoperative preparedness, 94% of the patients were Euglycemic. Among Intra operative preparedness, Opening and closing of sterile doors are often noted as non-compliance in majority of clean, clean contaminated surgeries which was contributed to 30%. Among Post-Operative Preparedness, Post discharge instructions made was 100% but the details of the information were inadequate in 10% of the study participants. The findings of the study & solutions made were disseminated to the targeted nurses & the guidelines of CDC & NHNS were reinforced. Conclusion: Considering the prevention of SSIs as a priority for patient safety, it’s our responsibility as a health care worker to prevent it through our preparedness to utmost care.