Risk factors for surgical site infection in a teaching hospital: a prospective study of 1,138 patients.

Background: The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) in a teaching hospital.

Methods: A prospective study was initiated to investigate risk factors for SSI at a university-affiliated tertiary care center from July 2013 to December 2014. The chi-square test for categorical variables was used to determine the significance of association, whereas the multivariate logistic regression model was used to examine independent risk factors for SSI.

An intervention to improve inpatient medication management: a before and after study.

Aim: To optimise medication administration, prevent medication errors and improve inpatient safety.

Background: Interventions are needed to reduce medication-related errors and to improve patient safety.

Method: A five-point management intervention strategy was developed and implemented.