Surgical site infection safeguards

This example turns a surgical-site infection pathway into a barrier-based discussion. Contamination is the top event because it is the loss of control that occurs before infection or readmission. The left side identifies threats that can make contamination more likely and the practices intended to prevent it. The right side identifies clinical consequences and the recovery actions that can detect and limit harm. It is useful for a perioperative team reviewing how a patient moves from preparation through postoperative observation. Add local ownership, audit methods and escalation factors when the diagram is used in a formal safety review. It does not replace infection-prevention procedures, clinical assessment or patient-specific treatment decisions.