Yes. In the Additional Notes released in February, it was stated:
Documentation of sepsis can be used as a sign of
infection, because sepsis is caused by an infection.
Karen Belfi, RN, MSN
Quality Outcomes Coordinator
Lankenau Medical Center
484-476-8092
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Sepsis Groups] Sepsis
Good Evening,
In guidelines with the SEP-1 measure, can the documentation of “Sepsis” be used
as a sign of infection (to meet the 3 elements needed to have severe sepsis)
without naming a source?
VaShawna Thomas, RN-BSN
Sepsis Coordinator
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
3625 University Blvd South Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: 904-702-6080 Mobile: 904-864-2725 Fax: 904-702-6381
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