Surgical Site Infections (SSI)

At hospitals and healthcare buildings, the ultimate objective is to save lives. According to the 2018 annual reports from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, the incidence of postoperative wound infections (POSI) ranged from 1.6% to 13.4% depending on the surgical procedure. Surgical Site Infections (SSI) are severe complications in hospitals worldwide and Norway. SSI contributes to large societal costs through extended hospitalization, increased need for reoperation, and less participation in working life.