When reviewing surgical site infections, the infection control practitioner must determine if the patient's infection is health care-associated by considering all the following, except

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The presence or absence of an endotracheal tube is not a determinant of whether an infection is healthcare-associated. The other factors mentioned (length of surgery, degree of contamination of surgical site, breaks in surgical technique) are all relevant in determining if the infection is healthcare-associated.

When Reviewing Surgical Site Infections, the Infection Control Practitioner Must