QSEN Compliance Case Study

344 Words1 Page

In this case study, the healthcare providers delayed to take actions, leading the patient to severe sepsis. On admission, the patient was already at risk for infections due to her low white blood cell counts. The patient could have been protected from developing severe sepsis if the healthcare providers continuously assessed her to monitor the outcomes of care although the patient’s surveillance cultures were negative on admission. This is an example of hospital acquired infection (HAI). With the increase in gram negative resistant bacteria and the immunosuppression of cancer patients, it is important that healthcare providers use quality improvement skills as emphasized in the QSEN competencies to assist in developing the skills to manage

More about QSEN Compliance Case Study

Open Document