Hospital admissions and readmissions, ED visits, access to care
This document provides a basic structure for skilled nursing and long-term care facilities to develop a nurse-driven sepsis protocol. The purpose is to create and use a standardized, physician-approved approach to identifying and intervening with sepsis as early as possible.
A checklist for SIRS to be completed by the CNA and a list for the nurse to follow when assessing for severe sepsis.
A tool designed to provide a visual roadmap for early recognition and intervention for signs and symptoms of sepsis. It outlines the actions of the CNA in monitoring a resident’s vital signs and communicating any values that indicate a systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to the nurse.
Ten-item test to evaluate comprehension of the content covered in Protect Residents from Sepsis | CNAs and Ancillary Staff Education.
Ten-item test to evaluate comprehension of the content covered in the Protect Residents from Sepsis | Nurse Education.
Clinical presentation designed to provide nurses with knowledge about sepsis and the importance of early detection and fast action. The content covers:
