Resource library

This recording of webinar 3: surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from three surgical site infection experts about surgical antibiotic prophylaxis.

This recording of webinar 4: surgical skin preparation is a fantastic opportunity to learn from three surgical site infection experts about surgical skin preparation.

The video below outlines the Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme's guidelines for clipping not shaving – the third in a series of interventions.

This document has been produced to encourage health care professionals to clip, not shave, hair prior to surgery to improve the safety and quality of care that patients receive.

The Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme's frequently asked questions covers general programme queries, questions about data collection, and technical queries. The page is updated on a regular basis to incorporate new questions.

Feedback summary of discussion paper and next steps

These frequently asked questions about surgical site infections were written by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and answer questions such as 'What is an SSI?' and 'Can SSIs be treated?'.

Evaluation of the surgical site infection improvement programme – final summative report.

Guide for providers implementing and delivering a national Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme in New Zealand

Health Quality & Safety Commission’s Surgical Site Infection Improvement Programme has developed a discussion paper seeking feedback from you regarding a proposal to change data collection requirements for orthopaedic procedures