Enhancing Surgical Safety

Presentation Year

2026

College or Department

College of Professional Studies

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

Surgical site infections (SSIs) account for 20% of hospital-acquired infections, increasing patients’ risk of disability and mortality and raising costs for hospitals. This quality improvement project, using the Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change, aims to reduce SSIs at a rural hospital by 20% within one year. Engaging key players, proven strategies will be implemented, including preoperative nasal decolonization, reducing operating room traffic, and using an SSI risk tool. These strategies will be evaluated through electronic medical record (EMR) documentation audits, tracking door openings, nasal swab cultures, and surveys assessing the SSI risk tool’s impact on clinical decision-making.

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Yes

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nursing-moxon-sarah-202440-3x4.pdf (684.46 KB)

Primary Contact: First Name

Sarah

Primary Contact: Last Name

Moxon

Primary Contact: Email

sm86@humboldt.edu

Primary Contact: I am a

Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

7073621812

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4'x3'