An 8-year QI program increased timely recognition and management of children with sepsis, resulting in a significant decrease in mortality.
A quality improvement (QI) program aimed at the timely recognition and treatment of children with sepsis was implemented at a tertiary pediatric emergency department in 2007. Over the next 8 years, revisions to the program were made based on provider feedback and measured performance. For example, time to antibiotic administration was reduced from 3 hours to 1 hour in 2012, and a sepsis order set was implemented in 2011.
During the 8-year period, 1380 children (age <19 years) were treated for sepsis. Over the study period, mean adherence to the sepsis bundle of care improved from 73% to 84%. Researchers conducted a chart review to compare process and patient outcomes between 1119 children who received the sepsis bundle of care and 261 who di…
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DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality National Center for Pediatric Practice Based Research Learning; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Editorial BoardsCurrent Problems in Pediatric Adolescent Healthcare
Leadership Positions in Professional Societies College of Physicians of Philadelphia (Board of Trustees)
DisclosuresGrant/Research SupportNIH Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award; Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality National Center for Pediatric Practice Based Research Learning; Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Editorial BoardsCurrent Problems in Pediatric Adolescent Healthcare
Leadership Positions in Professional Societies College of Physicians of Philadelphia (Board of Trustees)