Applying the standardized infection ratio for reporting surgical site infections in Australian healthcare facilities

Applying the standardized infection ratio for reporting surgical site infections in Australian healthcare facilities

Abstract Objective: We explored the utility of the standardized infection ratio (SIR) for surgical site infection (SSI) reporting in an Australian jurisdiction. Design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: Statewide SSI surveillance data from 2013 to 2019. Patients: Individuals who had cardi...

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Main Authors:	Stephanie K. Tanamas, Lyn-Li Lim, Ann L. Bull, Michael J. Malloy, Allen C. Cheng, Leon J. Worth
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2023-01-01
Series:	Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X23004783/type/journal_article

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