Evaluating Sepsis Bundle Compliance as a Predictor for Patient Outcomes at a Community Hospital: A Retrospective Study.
J Nurs Care Qual
; 39(3): 252-258, 2024.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38470467
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Clinicians are encouraged to use the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services early management bundle for severe sepsis and septic shock (SEP-1); however, it is unclear whether this process measure improves patient outcomes.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether compliance with the SEP-1 bundle is a predictor of hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), and intensive care unit LOS at a suburban community hospital.METHODS:
A retrospective observational study was conducted.RESULTS:
A total of 577 patients were included in the analysis. Compliance with the SEP-1 bundle was not a significant predictor for patient outcomes.CONCLUSIONS:
SEP-1 compliance may not equate with quality of health care. Efforts to comply with SEP-1 may help organizations develop systems and structures that improve patient outcomes. Health care leaders should evaluate strategies beyond SEP-1 compliance to ensure continuous improvement of outcomes for patients experiencing sepsis.
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hospital Mortality
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Sepsis
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Guideline Adherence
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Patient Care Bundles
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Hospitals, Community
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Intensive Care Units
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Length of Stay
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Nurs Care Qual
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article