Every care provider is responsible for early recognition of sepsis.
Reassess patients frequently
- Nursing: hourly rounds and PRN
Providers: at start of shift and PRN
Reassess the patient at all transitions in care
- Consider bedside handoff, if you are concerned about a patient.
If you suspect sepsis, reassess your patient frequently
- If you are a provider, share this concern with the nurse.
If you are a nurse, share this concern with the provider.
Always take parental concerns of a change in child’s status seriously.