It Is Estimated That 780,000 Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)occur Each

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It is estimated that 780,000 surgical site infections (SSIs) occur each year.SSIs are the second most common type of healthcare-associated infections in U.S.hospitals and account for an extra $3.5 to $10 billion in healthcare costs per year.The national SSIs rate is 1.9%.A Georgetown medical office was interested in determining if their SSI rate were smaller than the national average.Out of a sample of 277 patients in their study,only one infection occurred.What is the approximate distribution of
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Definitions:

Dressing Change

The process of removing old wound coverings and applying new, clean dressings to promote healing and prevent infection.

Catheter-Hub Junction

The connecting point between the catheter tube and its attachment, critical in maintaining a secure and sterile connection in medical devices.

Transparent Dressing

A medical covering that is clear and allows for easy monitoring of wounds without removing the dressing.

Intravenous Infusion

The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein to provide medication, nutrition, or fluids.