The MCH Surgical Site Infection (SSI) team — led by nurse-driven initiatives — has kept infection rates below the regional target of 0.8 through standardized skin prep, chlorhexidine gluconate wiping to kill germs on the skin, and ongoing audits.

These evidence-based nursing practices have placed the Antioch Medical Center among the top five hospitals in SSI prevention, reflecting the power of nursing leadership in driving measurable quality outcomes.