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HALT Sepsis

Author(s): Alyssa Boldt BSN, RN, PCCN Sarah Cole BSN, RN, PCCN

CERP B 0.30

Expires Jun 11, 2027

Topics: Communication, Sepsis

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Activity Summary

Practical tools for early recognition of sepsis, and deterioration in patients with sepsis as well as a communication tool to report those finding to the medical providers in a medical/ progressive care unit. This resulted in improved confidence; decreased LOS in patients with severe sepsis by 0.26 days and a reduction of 0.54 days in patients with septic shock. Additionally it decreased transfers to ICU and decreased both observed and expected sepsis mortality. It also increased teamwork and unit pride.

Objectives

  • Outline how using a practical tool assists with early sepsis recognition.
  • Define how to improve communication between nurses and medical providers when caring for patients with sepsis.

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