In my opinion, even if there is septic shock, if your source is viral, you still do not have to abstract. If there is a “possible superimposed bacterial infection” being treated with antibiotics, you would have to abstract. And check your documentation within 6 hours to rule out infection and 24 hours for rule out of SIRS and organ dysfunction
Amy M Deffenbaugh RN, BSN Quality Improvement Coordinator St Rita’s Medical Center 730 W Market St Lima, OH 45801 Phone (419) 996-5513 Fax ( 419) 226-9180 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: Sepsisgroups <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Merwin, Courtney C. Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:49 AM To: '[email protected]' <[email protected]> Subject: [Sepsis Groups] Sepsis & COVID How are you handling abstractions for Sepsis with COVID? Clearly infection is suspected to be viral including documentation of such. But when a physician documents septic shock, does that have to be abstracted as Severe sepsis presentation? What about when there is documentation of antibiotics ordered for “possible superimposed bacterial infection”? Courtney Merwin BS, RRT, CPHQ Clinical Quality Analyst East Jefferson General Hospital 4200 Houma Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 504-503-5968 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message and any included attachments are from East Jefferson General Hospital or its Affiliates, is for the intended addressee(s)only, and may include Protected Health (PHI) or other confidential information. If you are the intended recipient, you are obligated to maintain it in a secure and confidential manner and re-disclosure without additional consent or as permitted by law is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, use of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please promptly reply to the sender by email and delete this message from your computer. East Jefferson General Hospital greatly appreciates your cooperation. WARNING: The sender of this email could not be validated and may not match the person in the “From” field. CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the Mercy Health organization. DO NOT CLICK on any links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and you know that the content is safe. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
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