Development and impact of a structured training module for surgical painting and draping among interns.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a global concern affecting patient recovery, prolonging hospital stay and raising healthcare costs.

Aim: To address this, a structured training module was implemented to enhance the efficacy of surgical painting and draping among the interns, reducing SSI risk.

Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 194 interns, covering fundamental inquiries on SSIs, aseptic practices and an assessment of the participant's knowledge regarding preoperative skin preparation and draping.