Reducing Perioperative S. Aureus Transmission Via OR PathTrac

Completed

Conditions studied: S. Aureus Transmission, Surgical Site Infection

In brief

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur frequently and are associated with patient harm. It is important that healthcare facilities take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of resistant bacteria. ESKAPE bacteria (Enterococcus, S. aureus, Klebsiella, Acinetobacter, Pseudomonas, and Enterobacter spp.) are particularly pathogenic. Isolation of these pathogens from intraoperative reservoirs has been associated with postoperative infection development (i.e. surgical site infections). This project involves implementation of a software platform and bacterial collection system (OR PathTrac) that leverages the epidemiology of intraoperative bacterial transmission to guide dynamic, prospective improvements in perioperative infection control measures. The investigators will assess the effectiveness of OR PathTrac feedback in optimizing an evidence-based, multifaceted, perioperative infection control program.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04657185

Run by

Georgetown University

People needed

804

Starts

2019-07-15

Expected to finish

2020-03-20

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients requiring anesthesia and intravenous catheter placement.

You may not qualify if…

• Pediatric patients, without requirement of anesthesia and/or intravenous catheter placement.

Where it is running

• Georgetown University — Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States

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