Examining barriers to implementing a surgical-site infection bundle.

Kimberly C Dukes Heather Schacht Reisinger Marin L SchweizerMelissa A WardLaura ChapinTimothy C RykenTrish M Perl Loreen A Herwaldt

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)

The evidence-based SSI bundle is complicated and can be difficult to implement. One implementation process probably will not work for all settings. Multiple strategies were needed to overcome contextual and implementation barriers that varied by setting and implementation climate. Appropriate adaptations for specific settings and populations may improve bundle adoption, fidelity, acceptability, and sustainability.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
quality improvement
primary care
healthcare
climate change
high intensity