1. Gap Analysis AORN Nurse Executive Leadership Series – Surgical Site Infection Prevention 2017

2. Definition
A technique used to determine what steps need to be taken in order to move from its current state to its desired, future state
Also called need-gap analysis, needs analysis, and needs assessment
Gap analysis consists of
(1) listing of characteristic factors (such as attributes, competencies, performance levels) of the present situation ("what is")
(2) listing factors needed to achieve future objectives ("what should be")
(3) highlighting the gaps that exist and need to be filled
Gap analysis forces a company to reflect on who it is and ask who they want to be in the future.

3. Gap Analysis and Action Plan Templates for Today’s Session

4. Gap Analysis Template

5. Action Plan Template

6. AORN Gap Analysis Resources Related to Infection Prevention www. aorn
AORN Gap Analysis Resources Related to Infection Prevention
AORN Guideline Gap Analysis Tool: Environmental Cleaning
AORN Guideline Gap Analysis Tool: Flexible Endoscopes
AORN Guideline Gap Analysis Tool: Hand Hygiene
AORN Guideline Gap Analysis Tool: Skin Antisepsis
AORN Guideline Gap Analysis Tool: Surgical Attire