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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To present clinical practice guidelines created to promote a multi-faceted approach to preventing all orthopaedic surgery-related infections.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Appreciate the information helpful for understanding the need for standardized guidelines for preventing surgical site infection.
  2. Identify the recommendations in the clinical practice guideline for preventing surgical site infection.

Disclosures

The authors and CE planners have disclosed that they have no financial interests to any commercial company related to this educational activity.

Price: $25.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





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Test Code: ON0913A
Published: September/October 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Never Events: SSI after bariatric surgery, certain orthopedic procedures, and bypass surgery
Sources: Orthopaedic Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Mary Atkinson Smith DNP, FNP-BC, ONP-C; Nancy R. Dahlen RN, BSN, ONC
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Infection , Orthopaedics , Preventing Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC) , Skin/Wound Care , Surgery
Specialties: Infection Control, Orthopaedics, Wound
Topics: Prevention , Wound Care