Surgical skin prep decision tool
This tool was developed collaboratively between the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP), NHS England (NHSE) and BD to guide perioperative staff in selecting the most appropriate skin preparation solution for respective surgical procedures.
By providing a combination of cues pre-defined and selected by the user, this tool recommends the most appropriate surgical skin antiseptic solution, method of use, technique, and precautions.
The development of this clinical interactive decision-making tool provides healthcare professionals with evidence-based information at their fingertips to manage surgical site skin preparation effectively. This facilitates clinical decisions in practice, saving time and reducing harm.
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“This reliable, effective evidence-based tool identifies and considers all options chosen by the clinician, allowing analyses of the possible consequences of the decision-making, thus reducing harm.”
Lindsay Keeley
Patient Safety Quality Lead
AfPP
“Regarding current guidelines and research, the tool supports the rationale for the selected solution and recommendations for the correct application method to minimise the risk of harm to the patient and healthcare professional from splash/drip incidents.”
Lesley Fowler
Patient Safety Clinical Lead – Surgical Safety
NHS England
“Medtech industry and healthcare collaboration is needed to improve patient safety. BD are proud to have worked with AfPP and NHSE on this project. The Skin Prep Decision Tool is simple to use and will support agile decision making in the surgical environment, keeping patient safety at the centre of our thoughts.”
Alison Venn
Senior Clinical Consultant, Biosurgery and Infection Prevention
BD Interventional
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