Perioperative Antibiotic Administration Review: An Analysis of Outpatient Surgeries at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital

Adherence to perioperative timing standards was concerningly inadequate, even though antibiotic selection and dosage were generally suitable. The findings point to a substantial workflow and protocol enforcement gap at the system level. Operational adjustments like real-time warnings, checklists integrated with electronic health records (EHRs), and simpler delivery techniques may increase adherence and reduce preventable SSIs. Future research is required to assess how these strategies influence patient outcomes.