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.
Normally, you will select providers from within those networks to get the maximum coverage available through the health plan. Some managed care plans, such as point-of-service (POS) plans and health maintenance organizations (HMO) require you to select a primary care physician. In an HMO, the primary care physician coordinates your care and refers you to specialists.