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Surgical Site Infection Surveillance NHSN Procedure-Associated Module November 10, 2011

Surgical Site Infection Surveillance NHSN Procedure-Associated Module November 10, 2011. Eve Giannetta, RN BSN UVAHS Kathy Bailey, RN CIC Centra Health System Janis Ober, RN BSN CIC VCUHS. CMS Requirements. Settings.

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Surgical Site Infection Surveillance NHSN Procedure-Associated Module November 10, 2011

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  1. Surgical Site Infection SurveillanceNHSN Procedure-Associated ModuleNovember 10, 2011 Eve Giannetta, RN BSN UVAHS Kathy Bailey, RN CIC Centra Health System Janis Ober, RN BSN CIC VCUHS

  2. CMS Requirements

  3. Settings Surveillance will occur with surgical patients in any inpatient/outpatient setting where the selected NHSN operative procedure(s) are performed.

  4. Requirements COLO Colon Surgery HYST Abdominal hysterectomy Indicate these on the Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan Collect numerator and denominator data on all selected procedure categories

  5. Definitions An NHSN operative procedure is a procedure • That is performed on a patient who is an NHSN inpatient or an NHSN outpatient; • NHSN Inpatient: A patient whose date of admission to the healthcare facility and the date of discharge are different calendar days. • NHSN Outpatient: A patient whose date of admission to the healthcare facility and date of discharge are the same calendar day.

  6. Definitions An NHSN operative procedure is a procedure • Takes place during an operation Defined as a single trip to the operating room (OR) where a surgeon • makes at least one incision through the skin or mucous membrane, including laparoscopic approach and • closes the incision before the patient leaves the OR

  7. Definitions NOTE: • If the skin incision edges do not meet because of wires or devices or other objects extruding through the incision, the incision is not considered primarily closed and therefore the procedure is not considered an operation. • Further, any subsequent infection is not considered a surgical site infection

  8. Definitions Operating Room (OR): A patient care area that met the Facilities Guidelines Institute’s (FGI) or American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) criteria for an operating room when it was constructed or renovated. This may include an operating room, C-Section room, interventional radiology room, or a cardiac catheterization lab.

  9. Definitions An NHSN operative procedure is a procedure • That is included in Table 1. • COLO Colon Surgery • Incision, resection, or anastomosis of the large intestine; includes large-to-small and small-to-large bowel anastomosis; • Does not include rectal operations • ICD-9 codes: 17.31-17.36, 17.39, 45.03, 45.26, 45.41, 45.49, 45.52, 45.71-45.76, 45.79, 45.81-45.83, 45.92-45.95, 46.03, 46.04, 46.10, 46.11, 46.13, 46.14, 46.43, 46.52, 46.75, 46.76, 46.94 • HYST Abdominal hysterectomy • Abdominal approach with uterine removal • ICD-9 codes 68.31, 68.39, 68.41, 68.49, 68.61, 68.69

  10. Case Finding - Numerator Numerator Data: All patients having the selected operative procedure are monitored for signs of SSI. The Surgical Site Infection (SSI) form (CDC 57.120) is completed for each such patient found to have an SSI. NOTES: If a patient has several NHSN operative procedures prior to an infection, report the operative procedure code of the operation that was performed most closely in time prior to the infection date, unless there is evidence that the infection is associated with a different operation.

  11. Case Finding - Numerator If a procedure from more than one NHSN operative procedure category was done through a single incision, attempt to determine the procedure that is thought to be associated with the infection. If it is not clear (as is often the case when the infection is a superficial incisional SSI), or if the infection site being reported is not an SSI, use the NHSN Principal Operative Procedure Category SelectionLists (Table 3)to select which operative procedure to report.

  12. Case Finding - Numerator • If small bowel and colon surgery done through same incision, report as a SB infection, not a COLO • If ovarian surgery and hysterectomy performed, would be considered a HYST • If CSEC and HYST are performed, would be considered a CSEC

  13. Case Finding - Denominator Denominator Data: For all patients having a procedure selected for surveillance during the month, complete the Denominator for Procedure form (CDC 57.121). The data are collected individually for each operative procedure performed during the month specified on the Patient Safety Monthly Surveillance Plan . The Instructions for Completion of Denominator for Procedure form (Tables of Instructions, Table 13) includes brief instructions for collection and entry of each data element on the form.

  14. Case Finding - Denominator If procedures in more than one NHSN operative procedure category are performed during the same trip to the OR even if performed through the same incision, a Denominator for Procedure record is reported for each operative procedure being monitored. For example, if a CARD and CBGC are done through the same incision, a Denominator for Procedure record is reported for each. If procedures of different ICD-9-CM codes from the same NHSN Operative Procedure Category are performed through the same incision, record only one procedure for that category.

  15. Case Finding Must review your OR procedure list to determine which procedures map to ICD-9 procedure codes included in HYST and COLO procedure categories (and any others you choose to follow) There is an ICD-9/CPT code crosswalk to assist NHSN has a complete list of ICD-9 codes with their mapping

  16. OR Procedure List

  17. Data Entry/Upload Denominator Data for all procedures may be entered manually or imported electronically All required fields must be populated in order to successfully upload electronic data file Requires collaboration with your OR Information Technology Department May require additional data collection by OR staff Resources on NHSN website

  18. Identifying and Recording Surgical Site Infections Examples of SSI data sources include but are not limited to: microbiology reports, OR schedules, return to OR reports, readmission lists, chart review of patients with selected surgical procedures, surgeon queries. Consistently adhere to the NHSN surveillance definitions for SSIs.

  19. Superficial SSI Defined A superficial incisional SSI (SIP or SIS) must meet the following criterion:   Infection occurs within 30 days after the operative procedure and involves only skin and subcutaneous tissue of the incision and patient has at least 1 of the following: a. purulent drainage from the superficial incision. b. organisms isolated from an aseptically obtained culture of fluid or tissue from the superficial incision. c. at least 1 of the following signs or symptoms of infection: pain or tenderness, localized swelling, redness, or heat, and superficial incision is deliberately opened by surgeon and is culture positive or not cultured. A culture-negative finding does not meet this criterion. d. diagnosis of superficial incisional SSI by the surgeon/attending.

  20. Types of Superficial SSIs Superficial incisional primary (SIP): a superficial incisional SSI that is identified in the primary incision in a patient who has had an operation with 1 or more incisions (eg, C-section incision or chest incision for coronary artery bypass graft with a donor site [CBGB]). Superficial incisional secondary (SIS): a superficial incisional SSI that is identified in the secondary incision in a patient who has had an operation with more than 1 incision (eg, donor site [leg] incision for CBGB).

  21. Reporting Instructions for Superficial SSIs Do not report a stitch abscess (minimal inflammation and discharge confined to the points of suture penetration) as an infection. Do not report a localized stab wound infection as SSI. While it would be considered either a skin (SKIN) or soft tissue (ST) infection, depending on its depth, it is not reportable under this module. “Cellulitis”, by itself, does not meet the criteria for Superficial Incisional SSI. If the incisional site infection involves or extends into the fascial and muscle layers, report as a deep incisional SSI. Classify infection that involves both superficial and deep incision sites as deep incisional SSI.

  22. Deep SSI Defined A deep incisional SSI must meet the following criterion: Infection occurs within 30 days after the operative procedure if no implant*is left in place or within 1 year if implant* is in place and the infection appears to be related to the operative procedure and involves deep soft tissues (eg, fascial and muscle layers) of the incision and patient has at least 1 of the following: a. purulent drainage from the deep incision but not from organ/space component of the surgical site. b. a deep incision spontaneously dehisces or is deliberately opened by a surgeon and is culture-positive or not cultured when the patient has at least 1 of the following signs or symptoms: fever (38oC), or localized pain or tenderness. A culture-negative finding does not meet this criterion. c. an abscess or other evidence of infection involving the deep incision is found on direct examination, during reoperation, or by histopathologic or radiologic examination. d. diagnosis of a deep incisional SSI by a surgeon or attending MD.

  23. Implant A nonhuman-derived object, material or tissue that is permanently placed in a patient during an operative procedure and is not routinely manipulated for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Non-absorbable sutures are excluded because Infection Preventionists may not easily identify and/or differentiate the soluble nature of suture material used. Porcine or synthetic heart valves Mechanical heart Metal rods Mesh Sternal wires Screws Cements Internal staples Hemoclips

  24. Types of Deep SSIs Deep incisional primary (DIP): a deep incisional SSI that is identified in a primary incision in a patient who has had an operation with one or more incisions (eg, C-section incision or chest incision for CBGB) Deep incisional secondary (DIS): a deep incisional SSI that is identified in the secondary incision in a patient who has had an operation with more than 1 incision (eg, donor site [leg] incision for CBGB).

  25. Reporting Instructions for Deep SSIs Classify infection that involves both superficial and deep incision sites as deep incisional SSI.

  26. Organ/Space SSI Defined An organ/space SSI involves any part of the body, excluding the skin incision, fascia, or muscle layers, that is opened or manipulated during the operative procedure. Specific sites are assigned to organ/space SSI to identify further the location of the infection.

  27. Organ/Space SSI Defined An organ/space SSI must meet the following criterion: Infection occurs within 30 days after the operative procedure if no implant*is left in place or within 1 year if implant* is in place and the infection appears to be related to the operative procedure and infection involves any part of the body, excluding the skin incision, fascia, or muscle layers, that is opened or manipulated during the operative procedure and patient has at least 1 of the following:  a. purulent drainage from a drain that is placed through a stab wound into the organ/space. b. organisms isolated from an aseptically obtained culture of fluid or tissue in the organ/space. c. an abscess or other evidence of infection involving the organ/space that is found on direct examination, during reoperation, or by histopathologic or radiologic examination. d. diagnosis of an organ/space SSI by a surgeon or attending physician.

  28. Organ/Space SSI Specific Sites Specific sites are assigned to organ/space SSIs to further identify the location of the infection. Example: Report colon procedure with subsequent abdominal abscess as an organ/space SSI at the intraabdominal specific site (SSI-IAB).

  29. Specific Sites of an Organ/Space SSI

  30. Reporting Instructions for Organ/Space SSIs Occasionally an organ/space infection drains through the incision. Such infection generally does not involve reoperation and is considered a complication of the incision. Therefore, classify it as a deep incisional SSI.

  31. Related NHSN Published FAQs Q: If an abdominal hysterectomy is performed but the uterus is removed through the vagina, is this still reported as an abdominal hysterectomy (HYST) for surgical site infection (SSI) reporting in the NHSN, or should it be recorded as a vaginal hysterectomy (VHYS)? A: This surgery should be reported as an abdominal hysterectomy. The updated manual which will be released as part of the v6.4 release of NHSN has new descriptions for both of these procedures. The categorization is based on the approach of the surgery, not how the uterus is removed. A hysterectomy with an abdominal approach is reported as a HYST, and a hysterectomy with a vaginal approach is reported as a VHYS.

  32. Related NHSN Published FAQs Q: Is an intraabdominal infection that develops secondary to an anastamotic leak a complication of surgery, or a Surgical Site Infection (SSI)? A: Both. Any infection that develops following an operative procedure and meets the SSI criteria is indeed an SSI. In the above instance, the anastamotic leak may have been the reason that the infection developed, but if the patient had not had the surgery, there would not have been an anastamotic leak.

  33. Related NHSN Published FAQs Q: Are Hemoclips considered implants in NHSN? A: We consider hemoclips to be implants because they are non-human derived objects that are permanently placed in patients during surgery and are not routinely manipulated. However, we recognize that identifying their use for surveillance purposes presents a unique challenge to most Infection Preventionists because hemoclip use may not be routinely documented in operative procedures records. We believe this issue may be worth discussing with your OR staff.

  34. Related NHSN Published FAQs Q: Is an “infected hematoma” in a postoperative wound an SSI? A: The fact that wounds can be labeled in various ways by different physicians is the reason that criteria rather than labels are used for determination of healthcare-associated infections in NHSN. A wound described as an infected hematoma, may indeed meet the criteria for a superficial or deep incisional SSI and should be identified as such if appropriate.

  35. Related NHSN Published Clarification Use of Endoscopy (Laparoscopy) in Hysterectomy Procedures In the case of a laparoscopic hysterectomy, the uterus is removed with the help of a morcellator. This instrument allows the surgeon to remove a large uterus through a small incision. ICD-9-CM codes for laparoscopic hysterectomy procedures are included within the NHSN operative procedure categories of HYST (abdominal hysterectomy) and VHYS (vaginal hysterectomy). If the hysterectomy procedure was performed using a laparoscope and the uterus was removed either through the small incision or through the vagina, be sure to indicate “Yes” for the Endoscope field response. Check “No”, if the laparoscopic incision was extended to allow for the insertion of the surgeon’s hand.

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