New Jersey S2884 mandates hospitals to create sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.

New Jersey S2884, the "Stop Sepsis Act," requires general and special hospitals to establish protocols for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. These protocols must be based on generally accepted standards of care and include specific components for adult and pediatric patients. Hospitals must submit these protocols to the Department of Health for review and implement them upon approval. Staff training is required for all relevant personnel, and hospitals must collect and use quality measures for internal quality improvement.

New Jersey S2884 mandates hospitals to create sepsis recognition and treatment protocols, train staff, and establish quality measures.

New Jersey S2884, the "Stop Sepsis Act," requires general and special hospitals to establish protocols for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock. These protocols must be based on generally accepted standards of care and include specific components for adult and pediatric patients. Hospitals must submit these protocols to the Department of Health for review and implement them upon approval. Staff training is required for all relevant personnel, and hospitals must collect and use quality measures for internal quality improvement.