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.
Accountable Care Organizations. An accountable care organization (ACO) is an entity formed by health care providersâfrom primary care physicians and specialists to hospitals and postacute care facilitiesâthat agree to collectively take responsibility for the quality and total costs of care for a population of patients.