Advertisement: Find topics A-Z ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI This program explains what a surgical site infection is. It discusses its causes and how to prevent it. 1.Introduction 2.SSI 3.Prevention – Staff 4.Prevention - Patients 5.Things to Watch For 6.Summary Related topics: 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