Table 3. Steps to implementing a sepsis protocol.
• Obtain administrative support |
• Evaluate inter-departmental interactions |
• Develop and relay a firm understanding of the goals |
• Establish a formal interactive relationship with the emergency department and the critical care unit |
• Collaborate with the general/internal medicine team |
• Identify champions/unit protocol leaders |
• Provide a unit/hospital system wide education campaign |
Used with permission from reference 126.