Surgical Site Infection (2022)
We would like to acknowledge the dynamic Surgical Site Infections Working Group involved in planning and developing the resources and delivering a high-level educational week. Jeannette Henderson our Administrator, Desley Johnson & Maria ten Hove (Project Leads), Sharryn Cook, Alice Cowie, Sue Lee and Dr Richard Everts. This nurse/doctor team was selected for their expertise in this field.
Webinar Video Presentations
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3. Classifications of SSI's - Maria ten Hove
4. Signs and Symptoms - Desley Johnson
5. What Why Where Which When Who & How - Dr Richard Everts
6. Educations for Patients - Sharryn Cook
7. Dressing Selection - Maria ten Hove
8. Resources and Recommendations - Sue Lee
Patient Resources
Health Navigator NZ
- Wound Healing
- Wound Infection - prevention and treatment
- Caring for Surgical Wounds at home
- Tips for Preparing for Surgery
ACC
- Search ACC Resources "wound infection" click here for the search result
- Search ACC Resources "Preventing healthcare associated infections - downloadable document click here for the search result
Clinical Resources
International Wound Infection Institute (IWII)
International Surgical Wound Complications Advisory Panel (ISWCAP)
Infection Prevention and Control HQSC
