This educational activity is specifically designed for OR Nurses, Infection Preventionists, Vascular Access, Surgeons (Residents, Fellows, New Surgeons), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Anesthesiologists, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Kari M. Cole, Ed.D, Hans D. de Boer, MD, Luis G. Fernández, MD, Janel Myers, MSN, and V.

Cathleen Ferguson RN, BScN, RNFA, CPN(C), Duncan Rozario, MD, FRCSC, FACS, and Andrew M. Suess, MD, FRCPC review enhanced recovery after surgery and/or NSQIP preoperative components, review and identify components of a surgical site infection bundle, review how to implement an SSI reduction program and selecting your team, explore the importance for maintaining normothermia perioperatively to optimize patient outcomes, and differentiate formulations of skin antiseptics & application methods for successful decolonization.