Efforts to Improve Sepsis Outcomes Before Hospitalization SUMMARY Most sepsis cases begin outside the hospital with a diverse range of clinical findings. Evaluation of sepsis patients should include administrative claims data coupled with physiologic

Can Progression from Sepsis to Septic Shock be Predicted? SUMMARY Approximately 10% of patients with sepsis will progress to septic shock. Septic Shock is associated with a high mortality rate of approximately 38%. Limited

Optimal Antimicrobial Treatment Duration in Sepsis SUMMARY There is limited guidance on the optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy for sepsis patients. Prolonged courses in severely ill patients is a common occurrence. With a lack

Evaluation of Risk Adjustment on Hospital Sepsis Mortality SUMMARY The lack of a validated sepsis risk adjustment tool does not allow for a comparison of clinical outcomes across sites. Risk adjustment allows the evaluation