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A hospital quality improvement project significantly reduced surgical site infections (SSI) following cesarean delivery (CD). Standardized processes and interdisciplinary collaboration led to a 75% SSI reduction, with zero infections observed in early 2024.

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  • Infectious Disease Prevention
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  • Cesarean delivery (CD) is a common surgical procedure, with over 1.2 million performed annually in the US.
  • Surgical site infections (SSI) following CD pose significant risks to maternal health.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a quality improvement project aimed at reducing SSI after cesarean delivery.
  • To assess the impact of a standardized perioperative obstetric bundle on SSI rates.
  • To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and data sharing for infection control.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary council was formed to oversee data analysis, collaboration, and process standardization.
  • A comprehensive perioperative obstetric bundle was implemented, including patient education, practice changes, and risk stratification for dressings.
  • The standardized infection ratio (SIR) was used to track SSI rates before and after bundle implementation.

Main Results:

  • The calculated SIR decreased from 0.66 in 2022 to 0.27 in 2023, significantly below the expected SIR.
  • An observed 75% reduction in SSI rates was achieved between 2021 and 2023.
  • Zero SSIs were recorded from January to May 2024, with 98% of planned CD patients receiving the full bundle.

Conclusions:

  • The hospital's quality improvement initiative successfully reduced SSI rates following cesarean delivery.
  • Ongoing data analysis, standardized processes, and interdisciplinary teamwork are key to sustained infection reduction.
  • The perioperative obstetric bundle demonstrates effectiveness in enhancing patient safety after CD.