CSTS – SSI reporting for CABG Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality Presented by: Kathleen Speck, MPH Research Program Manager

SSI Reporting for CABG Objectives 1.To review the types of SSIs involved in CABG 2.To review the criteria for determination of SSI 3.To discuss the reporting of SSIs to CSTS 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 2

NHSN Definition SSI 3 types of SSIs 1.Superficial 2.Deep Incisional 3.Organ/Space 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 3

NHSN Definition Operative Procedure NHSN operative procedure –Takes place during a single trip to the OR –The surgeon makes at least one incision through the skin –The incision is closed before the patient leaves the OR 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 4

SSI Definitions Superficial: 3 criteria 1.Occurs within 30 days of operative procedure 2.Involves only skin and subcutaneous tissue of the incision 3.(On next slide) 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 5

SSI-Definitions (cont) Superficial: 3 criteria 3.Patient has at least one of the following: a)Purulent drainage from the superficial incision b)Organisms are isolated from fluid or tissue from that site c)At least one of the following signs or symptoms of infection a)Pain or tenderness b)Localized swelling c)Redness d)Heat e)Superficial incision is opened by surgeon and is culture positive or not-cultured f)Diagnosis of superficial infection is made by surgeon or attending 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 6

SSI Definitions Superficial: 2 types 1.Superficial Incisional Primary (SIP) a)Primary incision from operation with more than 1 incision (in this case, chest incision for CABG) 2.Superficial Incisional Secondary (SIS) a)Secondary incision from operation with more than one incision (in this case, donor site [leg] incision for CABG) 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 7

SSI Definitions non-reportable superficial events Stitch abscesses Cellulitis 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 8

SSI Definitions Deep Incisional: 3 criteria 1.Infection occurs within 30 days of operative procedure (if no implant is left in place) or 1 year (if implant is in place and infection appears to be related to operative procedure AND 2.Infection involves deep soft tissues (e.g., fascial and muscle layers) AND 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 9

SSI Definitions Deep Incisional: 4 criteria (Cont.) 3.Patient has at least one of the following: a)Purulent drainage from the deep incision but not from the organ space component of the surgical site b)Deep incision spontaneously dehisces or is opened by the surgeon and is culture positive or not cultured and the patient has: i.Fever (>38 ⁰C) ii.Localized pain or tenderness 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 10

SSI Definitions Deep Incisional: 4 criteria (cont.) d)An abscess or other evidence of deep infection found i.On direct examination ii.During recuperation iii.By histopathologic or radiologic examination e)Diagnosis of a deep incisional SSI by surgeon or attending 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 11

SSI Definitions Deep incisional: 2 types 1.Deep Incisional Primary (DIP) a)Primary incision from operation with more than 1 incision (in this case, chest incision for CABG) 2.Deep Incisional Secondary (DIS) a)Secondary incision from operation with more than one incision (in this case, donor site [leg] incision for CABG) 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 12

SSI Definitions Organ/Space: 3 criteria 1.Infection occurs within 30 days of operative procedure (if no implant is left in place) or 1 year (if implant is in place and infection appears to be related to operative procedure AND 2.Infection involves any part of the body, excluding the skin incision, fascia or muscle layers, that is opened or manipulated during the operative procedure AND 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 13

SSI Definitions Organ/Space: 3 criteria (cont.) 3.Patient has at least one of the following a)Purulent drainage from a drain that is placed through a stab wound into the organ/space b)Organisms are isolated from an aseptically obtained culture of the fluid of tissue in the organ/space c)An abscess or other evidence of infection involving the organ space is found by direct examination, during reoperation, or by histopathologic or radiologic examination d)Diagnosis of an organ/space SSI by surgeon or attending 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 14

SSI Reporting for CSTS SSIs will be reported by the following –# superficial infections (numerator) –# deep incisional infections (numerator) –# organ/space infections (numerator) –# of patients having a CABG during the time period requested (denominator) 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 15

Information for IPs Dr. Lisa Maragakis will be leading a conference call specifically for IPs on the topic of SSI reporting for CSTS on 09/23 at 2:00 (EDT). 11/14/2015Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality 16