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Classification algorithm for identifying surgical site infections (SSI) using electronic data using strict NHSN definitions. White boxes represent the number of patient discharges identified as having an SSI. Black boxes represent the number of patient discharges identified as not having an SSI. Dark gray boxes represent the number of patient discharges who could not be definitively classified using the algorithm.
