Improving Sepsis Bundle Compliance and Decreasing Sepsis Mortality Rates in Critical Access Hospitals
Since August 2023, University of Iowa College of Nursing Doctoral Candidate Abby Rail, along with the IHC team, has been working with five Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) across Iowa to decrease sepsis mortality rates through improved bundle compliance by focusing on provider champions and nurse-driven order set/protocols. During this session Abby will provide an overview of the project, noted trends and outcomes to date, as well as host a panel discussion with participating hospitals to hear their experiences firsthand.
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Target Audience
- Hospital Administrators
- Quality Improvement Leaders
- Sepsis Champions
Learning Objectives
- Consider the epidemiology of sepsis and sepsis bundle interventions (SEP-1) in the context of social determinants of health
- Discuss best practices and challenges CAHs have with evidence-based sepsis protocols.
- Using implementation science, describe appropriate interventions to address barriers to following best sepsis practices.
- Examine successes and challenges of implementing sepsis bundle compliance improvement strategies in Iowa CAHs.
Additional Information
Abby Rail, MSN, RN, CNL, CPN (DNP Health Systems - IP)
Abby is a nurse leader specializing in pediatrics, currently as a Vice President of Clinical Services for Hyperion Medical and is earning her DNP-Health Systems through University of Iowa. She is certified as a Clinical Nurse Leader and as a Certified Pediatric Nurse.
No continuing education is provided for this course. The user will receive a certificate of completion upon completing the course.