Improving Care of Skilled Nursing Patients: Implementation of Early Sepsis Recognition.
J Gerontol Nurs
; 47(8): 37-44, 2021 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1325829
ABSTRACT
An aging population with underlying health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, is at high risk for infections, including pneumonia, influenza, and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In particular, the number of individuals in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities is increasing and older adults are at greatest risk. Research reveals these infections can lead to sepsis, septic shock, and death unless detected early through a sepsis screening process. The current quality improvement project demonstrates the capabilities of an early sepsis recognition screening tool in a skilled nursing facility and explores process changes required to operate facilities with high quality care. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(8), 37-44.].
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Sepsis
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Early Diagnosis
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Quality Improvement
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Gerontol Nurs
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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