BACKGROUND Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in 2010 found 39 % compliance with hospital guidelines in Piedmont (Italy). The aim of the study was to estimate the appropriate use of antimicrobial prophylaxis and compliance with hospitals guidelines in surgical wards. METHODS This survey study took place in 21 surgery wards of 4 public hospitals. Forms were completed by public heal...

Abstract Introduction Anti-embolic stocking (AES) is elastic specifically designed to reduce the risk of VTE events. Multiple studies proved effectiveness AES in reducing DVT hospitalized patients undergoing surgerical procedures. Aim Our Audit aimed examine our doctors' compliance prescribing AES, as well nursing staff's distributing stockings patients. We also at investigating if any discrepa...

BACKGROUND Surgical site infection is the second most common health care associated infection. One of the risk factors for such infection is bacterial contamination of operating rooms' and surgical wards' indoor air. In view of that, the microbiological quality of air can be considered as a mirror of the hygienic condition of these rooms. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the b...

A system of surface treatment with an antibacterial agent and air recirculation through treated filters was set up in a 15-bedded surgical ward, using an adjacent 10-bedded ward as a control.Nasal, wound, and urinary cross-infection was studied in both wards for over one year.Total bacterial counts and counts of Staphylococcus pyogenes were made from settle plates and blanket sweep plates. Afte...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether there is an association between the Primary Nursing Model and perceived quality of care. METHOD An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study in four hospital wards with Primary Nursing organization. Over a 12-month period, all the patients discharged from each ward were included in this study. The degree of development of Primary Nursing was measured by ...