SEP-1 measure compliance
| SEP-1 measure | Severe sepsis (n=34) | Septic shock (n=17) | ||
| Met # (%) | Not met # (%) | Met # (%) | Not met # (%) | |
| Initial lactate | 29 (85.3) | 5 (14.7) | 17 (100) | 0 (0) |
| Blood cultures drawn prior to antibiotics | 31 (91.2) | 3 (8.8) | 16 (94.1) | 1 (5.9) |
| Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics | 26 (76.5) | 8 (23.5) | 16 (94.1) | 1 (5.9) |
| Repeat lactate level | 10 (52.6) | 9 (47.4) | 9 (60) | 6 (40) |
| Documentation of IVF administration | 0 (0) | 3 (100) | 10 (58.8) | 7 (41.2) |
| Vasopressor administration | N/A | N/A | 11 (73.3) | 4 (26.7) |
| Repeat volume and tissue perfusion assessment | N/A | N/A | 10 (58.8) | 7 (41.1) |
IVF, intravenous fluid; N/A, not applicable; SEP-1, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quality bundle for management of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock.