CMQCC obstetric sepsis toolkit update: a patient-centered approach to quality improvement.
Main EK, Nath R, Bauer ME. CMQCC obstetric sepsis toolkit update: a patient-centered approach to quality improvement. Semin Perinatol. 2024:151976. doi:10.1016/j.semperi.2024.151976.
Maternal (or obstetric) sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality; early identification and rapid response are vital. This report describes a patient-centered approach to diagnosis and treatment of maternal sepsis. Patient educational materials, a checklist to support patients following an adverse event, and standardized approaches to screening and diagnosis are detailed.