Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways are now implemented
worldwide with strong evidence that adhesion to such protocol reduces medical …

Background Infections with multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria in hospital settings have
substantial implications in terms of clinical and economic outcomes. However, due to clinical …

The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format
designed to assist acute-care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their surgical-site …

Importance Health care–associated infections (HAIs) account for a large proportion of the
harms caused by health care and are associated with high costs. Better evaluation of the …

Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common complications of
abdominal surgery and is associated with substantial discomfort, morbidity and cost. The …

Objective. To estimate the proportion of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in US
hospitals that are “reasonably preventable,” along with their related mortality and costs …

In the US, malnutrition is prevalent among hospitalized patients and is associated with
higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs when compared with those without …

Background Since the patient's skin is a major source of pathogens that cause surgical-site
infection, optimization of preoperative skin antisepsis may decrease postoperative …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

Background Research shows that administration of prophylactic antibiotics before colorectal
surgery prevents postoperative surgical wound infection. The best antibiotic choice, timing of …