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ACIPC is excited to announce that we are holding a Lunch and Learn webinar on Tuesday 14 October at 12:00 pm AEDT.
Waitematā currently carries out approximately >2500 surgeries per year and in 2024 the IP team began a quality improvement project to develop a systematic surveillance system and deep-dive investigation of C-section Infections with the aim of improving pt outcomes. The results identified that the existing data collection system had discrepancies which led to the production of inaccurate reporting data – and no deep dive investigations completed on the noted infections. In addition, there were documentation gaps which needed addressing. A CS SSI investigation tool was developed and engagement form the maternity quality Improvement lead sought. Challenges around engagement of teams from maternity and obstetrics were encountered – alongside issues aligning data generated by clinical coding versus ICNET data.
The findings have highlighted factors such as antibiotic dosing alongside management of wound dressings and PT education as areas for improvement – this forms stage 2 of the project
Sandi has worked in Infection Prevention for 25 yrs – her career spanning UK, Australia and New Zealand. She is currently working as an Infection Prevention team lead in Waitematā Auckland New Zealand. She is working towards a post-grad certificate in Health Science as well as completing a New Zealand certificate in Sterilising Technology. Her interests in Infection Prevention lie in Quality Improvement projects resulting in improving pt outcomes, improving the Built Environment, and developing nurse leadership skills. She is currently part of the Infection Services Network Aoteroa (ISNA) and a member of both the Infection Prevention and Built Environment working groups. Outside of work her passions lie in technology, reading, quizzing, and spending time with her teenage daughters.