Valley Children's Hospital in Madera, California, needed a process to expedite triage of patients with signs of severe sepsis and those who are immunocompromised or at high risk to develop sepsis. The organization wanted to quickly treat these patients to decrease environmental exposure and door-to-antibiotic time while increasing patient and family satisfaction.
Expedite Triage for Patients at Highest Risk for Sepsis
Teams partner to accelerate treatment for immunocompromised patients who arrive through the emergency department.
About Sepsis
Sepsis is a leading cause of death in hospitalized children, and children’s hospitals are dedicated to improving outcomes through collaboration, early identification and timely treatment.
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