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Costs associated with surgical site infections in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
Schweizer ML, Cullen JJ, Perencevich E, et al. Costs Associated With Surgical Site Infections in Veterans Affairs Hospitals. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(6):575-81. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.4663.
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August 2, 2015
Schweizer ML, Cullen JJ, Perencevich E, et al. JAMA Surg. 2014;149(6):575-81.
This analysis found that excess hospital costs are significant for patients who experience surgical site infections in the Veterans Affairs system. The authors highlight how adhering to proven practices to reduce postoperative infections provides an opportunity to enhance safety while decreasing costs.
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