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Hi Holly,
Here is the link to the NHSN Procedure-associated Module surgical site
infection SSI. The definition for Superficial incisional SSI, Deep
incisional SSI and Organ/Space SSI start on page 9
https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/PDFs/pscManual/9pscSSIcurrent.pdf
In Victoria VICNISS collect data on SSI (based on the NHSN surveillance
methods). If you contact them I’m sure they will be happy to share a copy of
their VICNISS SURVEILLANCE MODULE, Surgical Site Infection (SSI), which
includes criteria for defining SSI along with the surveillance methodology.
Might be a useful resource for you.
regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
Holly Dodd
Dear Brains Trust,
A question has cropped up in relation to seroma and surgical site
infections.
If one develops post-surgery, would it be classified as a complication and
if it cultured an organism, then and would you class it as a SSI?
Does anyone know of any evidence to support this or not?
Thank you in advance for your wisdom.
Kind Regards,
Holly
Holly Dodd
Infection Prevention and control Clinical Nurse Consultant
Sydney Adventist Hospital | 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076
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Holly.Dodd@sah.org.au
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