Course Description
The ultimate goal of incision care is Surgical Site Infection (SSI) prevention,
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the costs associated with SSI
- Remember risk factors for SSI to screen for in the pre-operative assessment
- Understand techniques to prevent SSI pre and post operatively
- Apply information to patient teaching tools
Intended Audience
This course is intended for nurses.