6. Eliminate basal colonization with S.aureus
7. Pre-operative antimicrobial shower
8. Treat distant site infections before elective procedures
9. Hair removal Avoid shaving / hair clipping is recommended as near to the site of surgery as possible
10. Skin preparation Scrubbing for 5 to 7 minutes
11. Resolve malnutrition and obesity
12. Discontinue cigarette smoking
13. Optimize diabetic control
14. Antibiotic prophylaxis
15. Choice, timing and duration are critical
16. OT team discipline
17. Vigilance for breaks in aseptic techniques re-operative antimicrobial shower
18. Treat distant site infections before elective procedures
19. Hair removal Avoid shaving / hair clipping is recommended as near to the site of surgery as possible
20. Skin preparation Scrubbing for 5 to 7 minutes