OVERVIEW

Sepsis/Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock is a significant healthcare concern for the U.S. population because of its high prevalence, morbidity, mortality and medical costs. Mortality from sepsis increases 8% for every hour that antibiotic treatment is delayed. Sepsis is a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals. This course provides a review of the Sepsis Clinical Pathway at Baptist Health South Florida.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Department Physicians, Hospitalists, Internal Medicine Physicians, Infectious Disease Physicians, General Surgeons, Oncologists and Obstetricians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

• Explain the evidence-based data supporting standardization efforts to ensure consistent delivery of care in sepsis patients.  
• Identify and triage sepsis patients according to clinical pathways and consistently implement appropriate, timely treatment protocols.  

NARRATOR

Eduardo Martinez-DuBouchet, M.D. 
Telehealth Medical Director, eICU, Transfer Center
Baptist Health South Florida 

CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS 

Leslie C. Everett, R.N.
Director of Nursing
Homestead Hospital, Intensive Care Unit 

Eduardo Martinez-DuBouchet, M.D. 
Telehealth Medical Director, eICU, Transfer Center
Baptist Health South Florida 

Tatiana Posada, BSN, R.N.
Clinical Consultant, Evidence-Based Clinical Care
Baptist Clinical Enterprise, Baptist Health South Florida

Lellany Ruiz
Project Manager, Evidence-Based Clinical Care
Baptist Clinical Enterprise, Baptist Health South Florida

Lisa-Mae Williams, Ph.D., R.N.
Director of Operations, eICU
Baptist Health South Florida 
 

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