"Stop Sepsis Act"; requires hospitals to establish sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.*
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The Stop Sepsis Act requires New Jersey hospitals to create and implement specific protocols for recognizing and treating sepsis, a life-threatening condition. This includes training staff, establishing quality measures, and tailoring protocols for adults, seniors, pregnant women, and children. The legislation also aims to improve data reporting and ensure that healthcare providers’ clinical judgment is prioritized over third-party payor decisions regarding sepsis diagnosis and treatment.
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