Graduation Year
2015
Degree Type
Open Access Capstone
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
Department Name when Degree Awarded
Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Mary DeLetter
Department Affiliation
Nursing
Second Advisor
Catherine Lynn Velotta
Department Affiliation
Nursing
Third Advisor
Gina L. Purdue
Department Affiliation
Nursing
Abstract
Although a surgical site infection (SSI) is a risk of an operative procedure, most are preventable (Health Protection Agency, 2009). The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal 7 stipulates the implementation of evidence-based practice for SSI prevention in acute care facilities. The purpose of this pilot project was to implement a bordered silver foam dressing protocol for post-operative colorectal surgical patients. Using a pre- and post-comparison design, the new dressing protocol was implemented for a two-month pilot for colorectal surgical patients meeting the specified criteria at Cabell Huntington Hospital. SSI rate following the protocol was compared to the SSI rate for a similar pre-intervention period did not reflect success in the protocol. Anecdotal data to evaluate the process were useful in identifying some areas for improvement.
Copyright
2015 Jessica Maynard
Recommended Citation
Maynard, Jessica, "Bordered Silver Foam Dressings for Colorectal Surgical Patients" (2015). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 5.
https://encompass.eku.edu/dnpcapstones/5
