Objective 6The team will consistently use methods known to minimize the risk for surgical site infection
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An infection that occurs in surgical patients at the site of operation is known as surgical site infection. These infections occur after invasive procedures in the superficial or deep layers of the incision or in the organ or space that was manipulated or traumatized, such as the peritoneal space, pleural space, mediastinum or joint space. These problems are serious and costly, and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality as well as with prolonged hospitalization (1–3). Recently, their prevalence has been used as a marker for the quality of surgeons and hospitals (4–7).