! hour time zero
Posted by Sarah Shiel - 30-09-2021, 09:48
I'm after some clarity, do you take your time zero from risk on observations / trigger on NEWS. Or do you start the clock from the time the Dr has reviewed the patient and says treat as high risk sepsis?
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Sian Annakin
05-04-2022, 08:23
Hi Sarah, we take TZ as the point of deterioration as documented by a NEWS2, PEWS or MEOWS. The senior review within an hour is part of the quality standard and NEWS2 guidance as well as having it's own CQUIN now too as there is a lot of evidence out there of delays in getting the Dr to attend to say treat as high risk sepsis - therefore it is safer to give a dose of IVAB for suspected sepsis & stop it if not required than to potentially waste time waiting for them to arrive.
