Evidence-based guidelines move us toward best practice. Each of us has a responsibility to know and use the latest research related to our clinical practice. Evidence-based guidelines synthesize research findings, make recommendations, and rate those recommendations. This approach provides a helpful strategy for clinicians to access the latest research in a usable format. Each clinician must review pertinent clinical practice guidelines and integrate them into clinical practice.
Every patient deserves best practice regardless of the practice setting.
To be sure, review the CDC guidelines and carefully compare your practice to those recommendations. Preventing surgical site infections is a critical role for perioperative nurses. Accessed 14 June 2000.