Interim results from a 40-hospital pediatric sepsis quality improvement study support lengthening the initial window for giving fluids and antibiotics. They also suggest better outcomes when providers ...

Boston, MA – A new study led by the Center for Sepsis Epidemiology and Prevention Studies (SEPSIS) at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute raises critical questions about the effectiveness of the ...

Homestead Hospital engaged health IT giant Cerner for help improving three key care areas: 30-day heart- failure-readmission prevention, decreased length of stay for C-sections and sepsis bundle ...

Sepsis alert systems used in emergency departments (EDs) were tied to better patient outcomes, including lower risk of death and shorter hospital stays, according to a systematic review and ...

There is limited evidence that CMS’ sepsis care rule improves patient mortality, according to a study published Feb. 18 in Annals of Internal Medicine. Hospitals must comply with the Severe Sepsis and ...

CCO Hoda Asmar says the health system improved sepsis care during the first two years by focusing on two processes, including early administration of antibiotics. After committing to improve sepsis ...

Implementation of sepsis alert systems in emergency departments is associated with reduced mortality, shorter hospital stays, and improved adherence to sepsis management protocols. Researchers ...

Below please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. The summaries are not intended to substitute for the full articles as a source of ...

Detect sepsis early and deliver treatment using the FAST-M bundle (fluids, antibiotics, source control, transfer if required, and monitoring). Professor David Lissauer, NIHR Professor of Global ...

Providence has made significant strides in sepsis care, according to this chief clinical officer. The Providence health system and a hospital that is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady ...

Dr. Jatinder Lachar, internal medicine hospitalist at The Queen’s Medical Center says sepsis is an infection that can travel throughout the body and become life-threatening. The infection can be ...

According to UHC’s Network Bulletin posted in October 2018, UHC has adopted the third international consensus definitions for sepsis and septic shock (SEPSIS 3), effective January 1st, 2019 [1]. The ...