Meeting
Abstract Number: 108
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Malnutrition, defined as deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, is associated with worse short and long-term outcomes compared to similar people without the diagnosis. The ASPEN or GLIM criteria are used to diagnose malnutrition, but these criteria are somewhat vague and measurement standards are typically not objective. The Inpatient Prospective Payment System considers severe […]
Abstract Number: 273
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Early sepsis recognition and treatment can save lives. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services defines appropriate treatment using the Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock Early Management Bundle (SEP-1) components. To help improve sepsis identification, documentation, and organizational compliance with SEP-1, our hospital implemented a “best-practice alert” (BPA) comprised of Epic’s “sepsis score,” but the rates […]