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.
In addition, the following settings are exempt from accreditation: ambulatory surgical centers certified pursuant to the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements for Medicare; any clinic directly conducted, maintained and operated by the Federal Government; licensed acute care hospitals; and Outpatient Surgery Settings licensed by the California Department of Public Health.