Accelerating Detection and Intervention for Sepsis in Skilled Nursing Facilities Using a Sepsis Pathway.

Background: Early detection of sepsis decreases mortality in hospitals, but recognition of sepsis is often delayed in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Local Problem: A local SNF in the northeastern United States sought to use a standardized sepsis pathway to prevent hospital readmissions due to sepsis.

Methods: A pre-/postimplementation design was used for this project.