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  • Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant risk to neurosurgical patients.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a data-driven methodology to decrease the departmental surgical site infection rate in neurosurgery.
  • To achieve a target SSI rate of 1%.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective interventional study with historical controls was conducted.
  • Interventions included optimized preoperative chlorhexidine showers, methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)/methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) screening and decolonization, and an optimized preoperative antibiotic order set.
  • The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) was used for surveillance.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of 317 NSQIP neurosurgical cases (163 pre-implementation, 154 post-implementation) showed no significant demographic differences, except for inpatient and functional status.
  • The SSI rate decreased from 6.7% to 0.96% post-implementation.
  • The implementation cost was $27,179, averaging $58 per patient.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic investigation of clinical practice gaps is crucial for enhancing patient safety in neurosurgery.
  • Quality improvement projects can effectively increase patient safety and the value of care.
  • The implemented protocol demonstrated significant success in reducing SSIs.