Interested in this as well, since these guidelines have not been implemented as 
the CMS guidelines I have not implemented this.  I am unclear aslo if qSofa is 
only used once admitted for if it is upon admission to the ED.

From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On 
Behalf Of Lewandowski Susan
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 12:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Sepsis Groups] SOFA and qSOFA

I was curious if any facilities have implemented SOFA and qSOFA? Our facility 
will be implementing both the SOFA and qSOFA in addition to continuing the use 
of SIRS. If these tools are being used, at what frequency is the assessment 
being completed? Also, is SOFA being initiated in the ED upon decision to admit?

Thank you, Sue

Sue Lewandowski RN
Sepsis Coordinator /Nursing Supervisor
Meadville Medical Center
751 Liberty Street
Meadville, Pa 16335
Phone: 814-373-3328
Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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