Every surgery has risks, but there are some that can be prevented. The following are some steps that can be followed to reduce surgical complications:

• Patients given antibiotic within one hour prior to surgery.
• Patients given appropriate antibiotic.
• Antibiotic discontinued within 24 hours after surgery.
• Patients with appropriate Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis ordered.
• Patients given Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis within 24 hours prior to surgery to 24 hours after surgery.
• Patients with their urinary catheter removed on postoperative day one or two.
• Patients with perioperative temperature management.
• Patients on beta blocker therapy prior to arrival who received a beta blocker during the perioperative period.

The quality rating for surgical care measures compliance with the standards.

Compliance with Core Measures Surgical Care Our Improvement Over Time