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Abstract
An observational cohort study of adults admitted to an acute care hospital was conducted. Upon identification of sepsis criteria, a sepsis bundle was initiated. Patients who met criteria were followed and given detailed discharge instructions. Readmission status, suspected cause of sepsis, discharge disposition, and bundle compliance was tracked.
Sigma Membership
Iota at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cohort
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Bundle Compliance, Readmission, Readmission Rates, Sepsis, Sepsis Bundle, Compliance
Recommended Citation
Braswell, Andrea R., "Decreasing 30-day readmissions among sepsis survivors with education and bundle compliance" (2019). Convention. 297.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/297
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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Decreasing 30-day readmissions among sepsis survivors with education and bundle compliance
Washington, DC, USA
An observational cohort study of adults admitted to an acute care hospital was conducted. Upon identification of sepsis criteria, a sepsis bundle was initiated. Patients who met criteria were followed and given detailed discharge instructions. Readmission status, suspected cause of sepsis, discharge disposition, and bundle compliance was tracked.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.