Infections

  • Avoid Hydrophobia: "30 by 3" despite comorbidities in Sepsis
    December 26, 2019

    Avoid Hydrophobia: "30 by 3" despite comorbidities in Sepsis


  • Sepsis Town Hall Event: Sepsis and the SEP-1 Core Measure
    November 26, 2019

    Robust discussion on sepsis care and how to improve your organization’s performance on the 3-hour bundle.



  • Clostridium difficile Infection Part III
    January 15, 2018

    Wisconsin is known for its high-quality, high-value health care. WHA is committed to providing information that enables our member hospitals and health systems to provide accessible, affordable health care in their communities.


  • Clostridium difficile Infection Part I
    August 18, 2017

    Validating steps Stool Sample sent to the lab for CDI testing. 1. Rejection of stools by lab 2. Automatic discontinuation of orders when not collected in 24 hours 3. Refrigerate if not sent to lab immediately


  • Clostridium difficile Infection Part II
    August 18, 2017

    Nursing Focus, steps to validate 1. No longer just rely on stool status if a test is to be ordered 2. Reject repeat testing within seven days


  • Key Elements of the SEP-1 Core Measures
    August 10, 2017

    Welcome to part 2 of a 3 video series on Sepsis. This tutorial will introduce you to the key elements of the Sepsis 3 and 6 hour bundles.


  • SEP-1: The Repeat Lactate
    August 10, 2017

    Welcome to part 3 of a 3 video series on Sepsis. In this tutorial we will go through the Repeat Lactate in the SEP-1 CMS Core Measure.


  • Introduction to Sepsis
    August 10, 2017

    This tutorial is designed for clinicians as well as quality professionals. Our goal here is to present a brief and clear introduction to sepsis without oversimplifying to the point that the information is no longer useful for clinicians. This is part 1 of a 3 part series on sepsis and various parts of the sepsis bundle.