The Effectiveness of Implementing Bundle Surgical Site in Reducing Surgical Site Infections in Hospitals

Abstract

Introduction: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is a prevalent postoperative complication that contributes significantly to hospital-acquired infections, increased healthcare costs, and prolonged patient recovery. The implementation of evidence-based infection prevention protocols such as the Bundle Surgical Site (BSS) has been proven effective in reducing the incidence of SSI across various surgical procedures.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the Bundle Surgical Site (BSS) training in improving bundle adherence and reducing SSI risks among surgical healthcare personnel at hospital.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study involved 48 healthcare workers divided into two groups: an intervention group that received structured BSS training and a control group that only received routine education. Data were collected before and after the intervention to assess adherence to BSS protocols. The Wilcoxon test was used for statistical analysis with a significance level of p < 0.05.

Results
Before training, only 29.2% of the intervention group fully implemented BSS protocols, compared to 4.2% in the control group. Post-training, the intervention group's adherence significantly increased to 91.7%, while the control group improved modestly to 25.0%. The mean score of BSS implementation increased from 2.50 to 3.69 (p = 0.000), indicating a statistically significant improvement following the training.

Conclusions: Structured training on BSS protocols significantly enhances compliance among surgical healthcare workers. Incorporating regular BSS training into hospital quality improvement programs is recommended to improve surgical safety and reduce infection rates.