Adherence to best practice: Preventing surgical site infection following caesarean section in Australia.
Elizabeth MartinMichael BeckmannRobin BlytheKatharina MerolliniNicholas GravesPublished in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2021)
Adherence to best practice at caesarean section is low among many Australian obstetricians. Infection control practitioners and obstetricians need to collaboratively implement surgical safety checklists at caesarean section, and monitor implementation using process key performance indicators, and audit and feedback. These strategies will reduce unwarranted variation from evidence-based infection control practice.