Surveillance of surgical sites in primary care.
Date
2011-03-08
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Journal ISSN
ISSN
0954-7762
DOI
Volume Title
Publisher
Emap
Type
Article
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
A surgical site surveillance programme with post discharge follow up and dedicated staff can have many benefits. This article describes the development of a surveillance programme and offers advice on setting up such programmes
Description
Keywords
surgical site infection, post discharge, surveillance
Citation
Tanner J, Davey S, Ball J, Aplin C, Pickard J, Jones I, Weafer K. (2011) Surveillance of surgical sites in primary care. Nursing Times, 107 (9) pp. 12-14