Hello,
I'm reviewing the updated specification manual 5.2 for SEP-1, that will go into effect 1/1/17, and I have a few questions - I wonder if others are further along than me. https://www.qualitynet.org/dcs/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=QnetPublic%2FPage%2FQnetTier3&cid=1228775749207 [] The manual says that MD attestation of reassessment, VS review, skin assessment, cardiopulmonary exam, and peripheral pulse exams are acceptable. It also says that "performing, or attesting to performing a physical examination, perfusion (re-perfusion) assessment, or sepsis (severe sepsis or septic shock) focused exam is acceptable." At the risk of asking an obvious question, I just want to make sure I am getting this right. If the MD signs something that says "I attest to having performed a severe sepsis re-perfusion exam at XX:XX", then this would meet the measure requirement? [] I see that a new element was added "Blood Culture Collection Acceptable Delay" - but I'm not clear from the manual what constitutes an acceptable delay. Am I missing something? Can anybody clarify? Thanks in advance! Joe Joseph Clement, MS, RN, CCNS Clinical Nurse Specialist San Francisco General Hospital ph: 628 206-6174 pg: 415 327-0220 office: H5841
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