Improving surgical site infection prevention in Asia-Pacific through appropriate surveillance programs: Challenges & recommendation

Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is a common type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) that accounts for 1 billion dollars spent every year in the U.S. alone. In the Asia-Pacific region, data is limited and does not allow for a true picture of the epidemiology of SSI. Challenges and recommendations for the implementation of an SSI surveillance program are discussed. This content is intended for Health Care Professionals in Southeast Asia.