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One hospital's journey to create a sustainable sepsis program.

Authors :
Moore, Alexis
Johnson, Jenna
Rumbaugh, Carey
Source :
Nursing. Feb2018, Vol. 48 Issue 2, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article describes the sepsis prevention program at Medical Center Health System in Odessa, Texas. The program uses a multimodal approach to ensure that sepsis education reaches all nursing staff. The sepsis surveillance nurse's role was added to assist in tracking efforts for patients age 18 or older with severe sepsis and septic shock.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03604039
Volume :
48
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127438591
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.nurse.0000830352.32211.8b