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Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency resulting in organ dysfunction due to infection. The Sepsis Prevention Assessment Tool (SPAT) identifies gaps in sepsis policies, training, and practices that can be targeted to improve infection prevention, sepsis recognition, and outcomes.
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.
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