The definition of severe sepsis and septic shock in children is similar to that in adults. However, in pediatric patients, a systemic inflammatory response includes an abnormal temperature or abnormal leukocyte count as part of the clinical presentation.
AAAHC surveyors are volunteers: physicians, dentists, podiatrists, pharmacists, nurses and administrators who are actively involved with ambulatory health care. AAAHC offers a three year term of accreditation. An organization may also receive a deferral or denial of accreditation if compliance is not met.
1 Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) The following steps and features characterize this managed care plan: The HMO enters into contractual agreements with healthcare providers to form a network, which will be accessed by people enrolled with the HMO for healthcare services. 2  Preferred Provider Organization.