Number of select surgical patients per 100, who received antibiotics for infection prevention within the recommended time before surgical incision (one hour for most antibiotics). This recommended time is most effective for preventing surgical infections.  
  
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Includes patients with open heart, colon, hip and knee procedures, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, or vascular surgical procedures performed. Excludes patients who had a principal or admission diagnosis suggestive of infection prior to surgery, patients receiving antibiotics at the time of admission or greater than 24 hours prior to surgery.

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Number of select surgical patients per 100, whose antibiotics to prevent infection were discontinued within 24 hours after surgery end time. A brief course of prophylactic antibiotics is as effective as longer courses, and earlier discontinuation helps to reduce antibiotic resistance.  
  
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Includes patients with open heart, colon, hip and knee procedures, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, or vascular surgical procedures.  Excludes patients who had a principal or admission diagnosis suggestive of infection prior to surgery, patients receiving antibiotics at time of admission or greater than 24 hours prior to surgery, patients who did not receive any antibiotics before, during, or within 24 hours after surgery end time, those who did not receive antibiotics during hospitalization, and those who were diagnosed and treated for infection within two days after surgery.    

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