QAPI 108 - Improving the Compliance of Intraoperative Antibiotic Redosing Among Colorectal Cases

Monday, June 16, 2025

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM PT

Location: Kiosk 7

Presenter(s)

Jessica Gamboa, MPH, CIC

Infection Preventionist
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, Infection Prevention & Management Associates

Bency Lukose, MS, RN,CIC (she/her/hers)

Director, Infection Prevention
HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
MC

Michelle Courtney-Curtis, RN, BSN, MBA

Administrative Director Perioperative Services
HCA

Disclosure(s):

Jessica Gamboa, MPH, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Bency Lukose, MS, RN: No financial relationships to disclose

Michelle Courtney-Curtis, RN, BSN, MBA: No financial relationships to disclose

Describe the importance of adequate antimicrobial coverage during the surgical procedure.
Describe the importance of forming a multidisciplinary team for performance improvement projects.
Implement strategies to improve antibiotic re-dosing for colorectal procedures in their facility.