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Percent of Surgical Staff Who Are Knowledgeable in Surgical Infection Prevention


Definition

Resembles a spread measure in that it may be cumulative by month.

Formula: The number of staff who obtain a score of 100 percent on post-test divided by the number of staff surveyed.


Goal

Achieve 100 percent of surgical staff knowledgeable in surgical infection prevention within 13 months.


Data Collection Plan

Use survey after education detailing surgical infection prevention practices.


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