Preventing an Infection After Surgery

This program explains how to prevent an infection after surgery. The program includes the following sections: how to prevent an infection after surgery in a health care facility, how to prevent an infection at home and what are the signs of infection after surgery.

1.	Introduction
2.	At the Health Care Facility
3.	At Home
4.	Things to Watch for
5.	Test Your Knowledge
6.	Summary

Preventing an Infection After Surgery

Your Trip to the Hospital for Surgery - Pediatrics

The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital

Living Healthy

Eating Healthy

Smoking - Your Choice

Smoking - The Facts

Quitting Smoking

Exercise

Secondhand Smoke

Discharge Instructions - General

Incentive Spirometer

Preventing an Infection After Surgery

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare

Preventing MRSA Infections - Community

C. difficile Infections

Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI

Staph Infections