Course Highlights

Implement Evidence-Based Strategies to Protect Patients and Improve Surgical Outcomes


Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, leading to extended hospital stays, increased costs, and significant patient morbidity. A proactive and systematic approach to SSI Prevention is a critical component of surgical care, involving evidence-based practices applied preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively to minimize the risk of infection. This comprehensive course equips the entire surgical team with the latest guidelines and practical protocols to significantly reduce SSI rates and enhance patient safety.


What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and classify them according to standard criteria (superficial, deep, organ/space).

  • Identify patient-specific and procedure-specific risk factors for SSIs.

  • Apply evidence-based preoperative interventions, including appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, patient preparation, and glycemic control.

  • Implement key intraoperative measures, including strict adherence to aseptic technique, maintaining normothermia, and optimizing oxygenation.

  • Execute standardized postoperative wound care and surveillance protocols.

  • Contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach for SSI prevention and quality improvement.


Course Curriculum

The course is structured into detailed modules for comprehensive understanding:

  • Module 1: The SSI Challenge: Epidemiology, Definitions, and Risk Stratification

  • Module 2: Preoperative Prevention: Patient Preparation and Systemic Optimization

  • Module 3: Intraoperative Best Practices: Asepsis, Technique, and Environmental Controls

  • Module 4: Postoperative Care, Surveillance, and Quality Monitoring


Who Is This Course For?

This course is essential for all members of the surgical and perioperative team, including:

  • Surgeons and Surgical Residents

  • Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists

  • Operating Room and PACU Nurses

  • Surgical Technologists and Assistants

  • Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners


Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites. Clinical experience in a surgical or perioperative environment is highly beneficial.


Course Features & Included Materials

  • Comprehensive eLearning: Complete 6 hours of in-depth, guideline-focused instruction.

  • Evidence-Based Protocols: Step-by-step guides for each phase of SSI prevention.

  • Checklists and Tools: Downloadable SSI prevention bundles, risk assessment forms, and audit tools.

  • Real-World Case Studies: Analyze scenarios to apply preventive strategies in clinical practice.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.


Enroll Today and Lead the Charge in Making Surgery Safer for Every Patient!

Invest six hours to master the proven strategies that prevent surgical site infections. Empower yourself and your team to deliver the highest standard of care, improve patient outcomes, and reduce preventable harm.


For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376