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Improving Patient Outcomes With Post-Op Education For Nurses Caring For Patients Undergoing Total Joint Replacement, Amanda Collier
Improving Patient Outcomes With Post-Op Education For Nurses Caring For Patients Undergoing Total Joint Replacement, Amanda Collier
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are the third most reported nosocomial infection causing an increased length of stay, increased healthcare cost, and a substantial increase in morbidity. A SSI is an infection developing within 30 days of surgery without using an implant and within one year of surgery utilizing any form of implant. Typically SSI occurs at the time of incision. However, poor postoperative wound care can lead to an SSI.
Purpose: This project aims to educate nursing staff on care of the total joint replacement (TJR) patient to reduce readmission rates for postoperative SSI.
Design Methods: This …