sepsis

More than 1.7 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sepsis each year₁. 350,000 adults die from sepsis every year in the U.S. which represents more deaths than opioid overdoses, breast cancer, and prostate cancer combined₁. Southwest Medical Center (SWMC), an acute care hospital located in Liberal, KS, joined Compass HQIC in September 2020. As they assessed their priorities for the Compass HQIC Workplan, they identified Sepsis Bundle Compliance as a priority for improvement through their work with Compass HQIC.

More than 1.7 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with sepsis each year₁. 350,000 adults die from sepsis every year in the U.S. which represents more deaths than opioid overdoses, breast cancer, and prostate cancer combined₁. Southwest Medical Center (SWMC), an acute care hospital located in Liberal, KS, joined Compass HQIC in September 2020. As they assessed their priorities for the Compass HQIC Workplan, they identified Sepsis Bundle Compliance as a priority for improvement through their work with Compass HQIC.