We edited our lab ranges when the measure started so anything from 2-4 is called an "action value", the lab still calls to alert the staff of the elevation. We have an auto-reflex in place so anything greater than 2 an order automatically is sent so lab knows to re-draw in 4 hours. Greater than 4 is our critical value.
Hope this helps. Katie Katie Gibbs, RN, BSN Quality Improvement Specialist Witham Health Services PH 765-485-8459 [cid:[email protected]] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information in this e-mail, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pamela Green Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 1:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Sepsis Groups] Lab times We have been utilizing our Sepsis Protocol for the last Month and have been screening and intervening on several patients. There is one Level that we need clarification for. Our Protocol says any Lactate Level ≥2 is considered to indicate sepsis, but our lab range is Normal for 0.4- 2.0. Would like to know how everyone is using this? Thanks Pam From: Sepsisgroups [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Belfi, Karen Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2017 12:27 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [Sepsis Groups] Lab times Hi, we are confused about something here. On our lab report in our EMR, it lists a time. It's the draw time, not report time, though it doesn't say draw time. We just know it is. Can we use that for severe sepsis criteria since it doesn't specify draw time? Thank you. Karen Belfi, RN, MSN Quality Outcomes Coordinator Lankenau Medical Center (484)476-8092
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