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Here is some sample content from Patient and Family Education - Surgical Site Infections:

	POLICY: All surgical patients and their families, as applicable, shall receive education on how to prevent surgical site infections. This education shall take place prior to the patient's surgical procedure. Education shall be provided by the patient care unit nurse for inpatients. Education shall be provided to outpatients during their pre-op visit. Patient/Family Education Topics: Encourage the patient to: Tell the surgeon of all medications being taken Tell the surgeon of any allergies Tell the surgeon if the patient is diabetic or if any family members have diabetes ...
Second excerpt:
	...comfortably warm Bring an up-to-date medication list and give it to the anesthesiologist Tell the anesthesiologist if the patient is diabetic or if any family members have diabetes If someone tries to use a razor, ask the healthcare worker why Stay warm while waiting for surgery Ask about antibiotics before and after surgery Pain management Hand hygiene Incision and wound care Signs and symptoms of infection, including fever How and when to change dressings Wound cleaning ...