Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:
1|Describe three categories (depths) used for SSI reporting
2|Describe what PATOS means, and which documentation meets the CDC’s criteria for reporting an SSI as PATOS
3|Recognize at least two recommended practices for SSI Prevention

Presenter(s): 
Barbra-Michele Maryanski, BSN, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist
SSI Prevention Program
Baystate Medical Center

Daniel Fish, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery, UMass-Baystate
Colorectal Surgeon
Baystate Medical Center

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Barbra-Michele Maryanski, BSN, RN, CICSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseno
Daniel Fish, MD
Speaker 
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
no
Session date: 
02/06/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am EST
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)

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