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] Totals above are only for health care professionals (primary care physicians, medical and surgical specialists, podiatrists, optometrists, dentists, and chiropractors) who practice in an ambulatory care setting and that reported the certified technology through participation in the Medicare EHR Incentive Program.