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Area of Science:

  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
  • Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

Background:

  • Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated infections, leading to significant patient morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs.
  • Despite existing evidence-based guidelines for SSI prevention, adherence in clinical practice is often limited, creating an implementation gap.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the gap in SSI prevention guideline adherence by developing a practical, evidence-based framework.
  • To promote a multidisciplinary, systems-based approach to infection prevention and control (IPC) that integrates clinical evidence with safety culture.

Main Methods:

  • The Italian Multidisciplinary Society for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (SIMPIOS) formed a working group to identify and synthesize effective SSI prevention strategies.
  • The group focused on translating evidence-based measures into practical, implementable actions for routine clinical practice.

Main Results:

  • A structured framework for continuous quality improvement in IPC was developed.
  • The framework emphasizes multimodal strategies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing evaluation for sustainable improvements in patient safety.

Conclusions:

  • The SIMPIOS framework provides a practical, evidence-based approach to SSI prevention, enhancing guideline implementation in daily practice.
  • This approach supports sustainable improvements in patient safety throughout the perioperative pathway by fostering collaboration and continuous evaluation.