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.
HMO plan members receive health care services from physicians and hospitals involved with the HMO network. Members of this plan choose a primary care physician (PCP) who makes health care decisions and refers patients to in-network specialists who are employees of the HMO or contracted health care providers.