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  • Pediatric critical care
  • Quality improvement science
  • Infectious disease management

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  • Sepsis is a significant cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality globally.
  • Timely recognition and management of sepsis in emergency settings face several barriers.
  • This study aimed to reduce pediatric sepsis mortality through a quality improvement collaborative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a quality improvement collaborative for pediatric sepsis.
  • To improve the timely recognition and resuscitation of children with sepsis.
  • To ultimately reduce mortality associated with pediatric sepsis.

Main Methods:

  • A 1-year quality improvement collaborative involving 15 hospitals.
  • Intervention focused on recognition, escalation, and the first hour of resuscitation for pediatric sepsis.
  • Monthly learning sessions and data feedback facilitated rapid cycle improvement.

Main Results:

  • Seven hospitals provided analyzable data for 1,173 pediatric patients.
  • Improved initial clinical assessment (46% to 60%) and fluid bolus adherence (38% to 46%) were observed.
  • No statistically significant reduction in 3- or 30-day mortality was found for sepsis or septic shock.

Conclusions:

  • The quality improvement collaborative enhanced some sepsis care processes but did not decrease mortality.
  • Standardization of sepsis definitions and care processes, including "time zero," is crucial for future efforts.
  • Further research and national initiatives are needed to effectively combat pediatric sepsis mortality.