The definition of severe sepsis and septic shock in children is similar to that in adults. However, in pediatric patients, a systemic inflammatory response includes an abnormal temperature or abnormal leukocyte count as part of the clinical presentation.
AAAHC surveyors are volunteers: physicians, dentists, podiatrists, pharmacists, nurses and administrators who are actively involved with ambulatory health care. AAAHC offers a three year term of accreditation. An organization may also receive a deferral or denial of accreditation if compliance is not met.
Fax: (850) 922-4351. Email: hospitals@ahca.myflorida.com. An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is a licensed facility not part of a hospital with the primary purpose of providing elective surgical care. The patient is admitted to and discharged from the facility within the same working day. Overnight stays are not permitted.