The new code, which went into effect Oct. 1, is meant to foster better communication between hospitals, home-care and other post-acute providers regarding ongoing care for sepsis survivors. Four ...

Of all the life-threatening conditions hospitals battle on a daily basis, sepsis is a particularly fickle beast. Despite the difficulties associated with diagnosing this complication, healthcare ...

Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in intensive care units (ICUs), where any delay in diagnosis and treatment can lead to organ dysfunction, prolonged hospital stay and increased ...

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare is introducing its Reducing Sepsis Mortality Targeted Solutions Tool (TST)®, a web-based application to ...