Effects of Code Sepsis Implementation on Emergency Department (ED) Sepsis Care

Effects of Code Sepsis Implementation on Emergency Department (ED) Sepsis Care

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of infection that can be difficult to recognize and treat promptly. Timely administration of antibiotics for emergency department (ED) patients with sepsis is challenging. The goal of this study is to determine the potential effectiveness and unintended consequences of reorganizing ED care for patients with suspected sepsis.

Inclusion criteria (overall):

1. Adult (age ≥18 years)
2. ED patient at Intermountain Medical Center, Utah Valley Hospital, Dixie Regional Medical Center
3. Arrival to study emergency department (ED) during study period of 11/13/2018 to 2/12/2021.

Exclusion criteria (overall):

(1) Trauma patient