Title: Standard of care for safe surgery

Biography:

Caroline Bilen is a accomplished and recognized leader, consultant and trainer in the healthcare and accreditation industry. She has a medical background with more than 25 years extensive experience in outpatient and in-patient care management and certified trainer for Infection Control, patient safety program and JCI program “Safety in Surgical Services". Her latest assignment was as Scientific Affairs and Education Manager for 3M medical solution in CEE & MEA regions.

Abstract

Health care-associated infections (HCAI) are the most frequent adverse event in health-care delivery worldwide. Up to 16% of HCAI are Surgical Site infections (SSI).   Managing the risk of Surgical Site infection is complex. Many patients are affected by SSI each year, leading to significant mortality, morbidity and financial losses for health systems.

There are multiple sources of contamination and other variables that can increase the risk of SSI. Some of these variables can be controlled, and some of these variables are outside the control of the health care team.

Nowadays, implementing standard of care and best practices in surgical procedures become  part of patient safety strategies globally .It includes guidelines, protocols, Bundle of care and clinical evidence that can help to reduce risk of SSI. There is no doubt, that by standardizing the process of care, we enhance patient safety, outcomes and satisfactions as well as team work collaborations and communications.