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Improving Initial Lactic Acid Compliance Of Suspected Septic Adults In A Rural Emergency Department, Nataleigh Jones
Improving Initial Lactic Acid Compliance Of Suspected Septic Adults In A Rural Emergency Department, Nataleigh Jones
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of death in hospital settings. The doctor of nursing practice (DNP) project demonstrated areas that the hospital is doing satisfactorily with compliance and many areas for improvement within the organization regarding sepsis compliance. The DNP project demonstrated the effectiveness of the sepsis best practice advisory (BPA) tool in increasing sepsis bundle compliance in the emergency department (ED).
Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project is to help aid in the early recognition of sepsis and improve initial lactic acid compliance in a local emergency department. Many tools help with the early recognition …