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SSI Prevention: A bridge between infection prevention and the OR. A late career switch stamping out surgical site infections.

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Patient Satisfaction: Hired to exceed expectations. For the staff of Mackinac Straits Health System Surgery Center, going "above and beyond" is part of the job.

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