Anja is Clinical Nurse Specialist and Team Lead at GSTT Central Wound Hub.

She has a Bachelors in Social Science, Nursing. She qualified as a General, Psychiatric Nurse and Midwife in 2022 in South Africa. Her background is in A&E, Interventional Cardiology and she was also a Scrub Nurse in operating theatres.

Anja started in surgical site infection surveillance 6 years ago. Her passion is in quality Improvement in healthcare with a strong patient focus. She believes in active collaboration of different teams to produce the best outcomes for patients.

Presentation at The Society of Tissue Viability 2025 Conference

The importance of collaboration in surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance

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Abstract

Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance is vital for patient safety and quality of care. Collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, including surgeons, nurses, and infection control specialists, enhance the ability to monitor, report, and respond to infection rates effectively.