Surgery

Surgical Care Improvement Project Process of Care Measures

Hospitals can provide excellent care for their surgery patients by following processes that are supported by research, such as:

• Giving the right antibiotic at the right time before and after surgery
• Keeping the patient's temperature at a comfortable level
• Using urine drainage catheters only as long as necessary
• Protecting the patient from the risk of blood clots
• For patients who already take heart medications, assuring that these medications are continued

Here is an example of Evergreen's performance on a surgery care measure:

Antibiotic Administration within 60 minutes of Surgery

 Results are from October 2009 through September 2010