Article
Surgical site infection rates at the Pontiac Health Care Centre, a rural community hospital
Taux d'infection du site chirurgical au Centre de santé de Pontiac, un hôpital communautaire rural
Winter 2006
Volume 11 - Issue 1
Runi Chattopadhyay, Sevag Zaruikian, Earle Potvin
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 32–39
Content Summary
This study evaluates surgical site infection rates at the Pontiac Health Care Centre, comparing them with larger multicentre studies. The findings indicate that infection rates are consistent with national averages, suggesting effective infection control practices. The research underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and quality improvement in rural healthcare settings.
Tags
Infectious diseaseRural medicinePublic healthAnesthesiaProcedural medicine