Surgical Care Improvement Measures

Patients who are having surgery heal better with fewer complications when they are appropriately prepared for surgery; monitored and treated for conditions such as diabetes or heart disease; given appropriate antibiotics to prevent infections from surgery; and treated when appropriate to prevent blood clots following surgery.

In its ongoing commitment to surgical care improvement, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center takes steps to:

• Prevent infections following surgery
• Prevent blood clots following surgery
• Prevent infections by correctly selecting antibiotics after outpatient surgery
• Prevent infection by giving antibiotics after outpatient surgery
• Remove hair appropriately before surgery
• Monitor and manage blood sugar levels following surgery
• Use beta blockers during surgery when appropriate

The links above show how Cedars-Sinai performs on these measures in comparison to the top 10% of U.S. hospitals.