Wound Dressings for
Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention
It is generally considered best practice to cover all surgical incisions post-procedure and, when practical, this should involve low adherence, transparent polyurethane dressings, which protect the wound and give the opportunity to check the surgical incision site for any signs of wound infection without having to disturb the dressing itself. Read more.[1]
In Partnership with
Upcoming CASA Events 
  • CASA's 2017 Annual Conference: September 6-8, 2017
    The conference will address the most current topics affecting California ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Register now.

  • CASA's Infection Prevention Seminar: November 8–9, 2017
    Attend this infection prevention training that is focused on your ASC's specific needs
    to make sure you are meeting all the 
    components of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Infection Control oversight. Register now.

Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG) will be in attendance; we look forward to seeing you there! 


Non-CASA members welcome. User account setup is required.

Tools & Resources
Wound Care and Post-Op Healing Strategies
Some post-operative strategies are universal, regardless of the surgical setting. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) and the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) offer several clear-cut recommendations.
Read more.[
2]
Project: Postoperative Wound Surveillance Using Technology

A significant proportion of SSIs occur after the patient has gone home, placing burden on the patient and their caregivers. This project seeks to reduce this burden by developing a patient-centered program called the Outpatient Wound Surveillance Program (OWSP). Read more.[3]

Best Practices in Action!
Wound Care After Surgery Post Care Patient Education
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[1] National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.  Wound Dressings for Surgical Site Infection Prevention .
Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53732/
[2] Infection Control Today. Wound Care and Post-Op Healing Strategies.
Available at: http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/articles/2003/03/wound-care-and-post-op-healing-strategies.aspx
[3] Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Patient-Centered Postoperative Wound Surveillance Using Current Technology (Wisconsin).
Available at: https://healthit.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/patient-centered-postoperative-wound-surveillance-using-current-technology

This material was prepared by Health Services Advisory Group, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for California, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. Publication No. CA-11SOW-ASC-08082017-01