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.
The members of ACOG are  Women's Health Care Physicians.. ACOG is (in their own words) the nation's leading group of professionals providing health care for women. As a private, voluntary, nonprofit organization, ACOG: 1  Serves as a strong advocate for quality health care for women. 2  Maintains the highest standards of clinical practice and continuing education of its members. 3  Promotes patient education and stimulating patient understanding of, and involvement in, medical care.