Jun 22, 2021 · “SEP-1” is shorthand for “The Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Management Bundle.” It lays out guidelines for frontline hospital clinicians fighting sepsis. SEP-1 focuses on …

Consistent with the guidelines of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, this composite measure evaluates the processes associated with high-quality care for patients with severe sepsis or …

Dec 20, 2021 · SEP-1 is a complex, composite, “all or none” quality measure that currently requires a high degree of manual medical record abstraction. The complexity of the measure …

Oct 20, 2023 · The SEP-1 measure requires clinicians to provide a bundle of care to all patients with possible sepsis within three hours of recognition. The bundle includes drawing blood …

This review will examine the development of SEP-1, the measure’s potential risks in its current form, and initial data from the last four years regarding compliance with it and its possible …

We examined the hospital factors associated with reporting SEP-1 data, the hospital factors associated with performance on the SEP-1 measure, and the relationship between SEP-1 …

May 1, 2023 · SEP-1 is a process for healthcare professionals in hospitals to follow for every patient with severe sepsis or septic shock. It focuses on timely sepsis recognition and early …

Mar 1, 2025 · Objectives: This scoping review aimed to understand the extent and depth of education provided on the severe sepsis and septic shock management bundle quality …

These frequently asked questions (FAQ) provide general and technical information for the Early Management Bundle, Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock (SEP-1) chart-based measure used in the …

May 17, 2016 · The new CMS Core Measure for sepsis (SEP-1) has drawn praise, criticism, and confusion. Providers, documentation specialists, and coders need to collaborate to ensure …