Survey Insights: Referring and Receiving Patients With Sepsis-Developing Feedback Systems for Clinicians of Patients With Sepsis Toolkit

Developing Feedback Systems for Clinicians of Patients With Sepsis Toolkit

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The "Developing Feedback Systems for Clinicians of Patients With Sepsis Implementation Toolkit" is a comprehensive guide funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through the Council of Medical Specialty Societies. This educational toolkit offered by the Society of Critical Care Medicine aims to assist healthcare systems in creating effective feedback systems that enhance communication between ICU clinicians and referring clinicians for sepsis patients.<br /><br />The background section highlights the significant burden of sepsis, with over 11 million global deaths annually and 1.7 million hospitalizations in the U.S., incurring costs that exceed those of any other disease. With sepsis accounting for up to 50% of hospital deaths, improving communication between clinicians is imperative to minimize diagnosis delays and treatment errors.<br /><br />Survey results from 2024, involving over 500 clinicians, indicate feedback about sepsis care is often inconsistently relayed. The most effective methods identified for feedback include telephone and electronic health records (EHR) systems. These findings guided the development of potential communication pathways, emphasizing EHR integration for streamlined feedback delivery.<br /><br />The toolkit provides resources for developing local feedback systems, focusing on overcoming barriers such as time constraints, non-interoperable EHRs, and privacy considerations under HIPAA. It suggests a multi-stakeholder co-design approach involving iterative evaluation and enhancement of workflows and system usability.<br /><br />Tools included in the toolkit offer guidance on communication strategies for discussing sepsis outcomes and referrals, utilizing resources like the SCCM Surviving Sepsis Campaign. Additional materials such as generic report templates, training resources, and peer-reviewed literature support clinicians in effectively sharing patient outcome information. The ultimate goal is to foster improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care through robust communication and feedback mechanisms.

Keywords

Sepsis

Feedback Systems

Clinicians

ICU Communication

EHR Integration

Healthcare Toolkit

Sepsis Outcomes

Patient Care

Diagnostic Accuracy

SCCM

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