PREPARATION OF THE SURGICAL SITE PREPARATION OF THE SURGICAL SITE Correct skin preparation can reduce surgical site infection - (SSI). The steps involved in preparing the skin prior to making an incision are described below . PREPARATION OF THE SURGICAL SITE Correct skin preparation can reduce surgical site infection - (SSI). The steps involved in preparing the skin prior to making an incision are described below . PREPARATION OF THE SURGICAL SITE Correct skin preparation can reduce surgical site infection - (SSI). The steps involved in preparing the skin prior to making an incision are described below .