Implementing quality standards
NICE(2013) has developed evidance-based quality statements for SSI. These staterments contain seven main interventions, whiech hospitals should implement to reduce the be nurse-led for example statement1, Personal preparation for surgery; statement4, Patients should be made awwre pre-operative shaving should not be carried out; showering before surgery is important and that keeping warm before surgery will help to reduce the risk of developing SSI. Nurses have a responsibility to ensure all the standard are met. This can be achieved by conducting audits and providing feedback to all involved in the care of patients undergoing surgery.