Surgical Care Improvement


	Surgical Care Improvement The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) is a national partnership of organizations committed to improving the safety of surgical care through the reduction of post-operative complications. Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a substantial source of morbidity and mortality along with significant human and financial costs. Depending on the type of surgery and the health of the patient, the incidence of postoperative SSIs can be upwards of 20 percent. Appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics has been shown conclusively to reduce the risk of SSI in selected types of surgery. To reduce SSIs, hospitals will need to determine the most thoughtful application of prophylactic antibiotics given the type of surgery scheduled and ensure that the timing and duration of the antibiotic therapy is appropriate.

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Surgical Care Improvement

The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) is a national partnership of organizations committed to improving the safety of surgical care through the reduction of post-operative complications.

Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a substantial source of morbidity and mortality along with significant human and financial costs. Depending on the type of surgery and
the health of the patient, the incidence of postoperative SSIs can be upwards of 20 percent.

Appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics has been shown conclusively to reduce the risk of SSI in selected types of surgery. To reduce SSIs, hospitals will need to determine the most thoughtful application of prophylactic antibiotics given the type of surgery scheduled and ensure that the timing and duration of the antibiotic therapy is appropriate.