Surgical Site Infection and the Operating Room Checklist - Safer ...

Change Ideas
Use pre-printed printed or computerized standing orders specifying choice of antibiotic,
dose, timing, and discontinuation.
Change operating room drug stocks to include only standard doses and
standard drugs, reflecting locally agreed upon guidelines.
Incoporate pre-mixed antibiotics for use by OR staff.
Reassign antibiotic administration responsibilities to anesthesia or holding area
nurse to improve timeliness.
I t th f th i l f t h kli t th t “A tibi ti b b d”
Incorporate the use of the surgical safety checklist so that “Antibiotic absorbed”
is addressed in the time out.