854. The Impact of the CMS SEP-1 Core Measure on Antimicrobial Utilization: a Multicenter Interrupted Time-Series (ITS) Analysis

摘要

BackgroundHospitals began reporting the SEP-1 Core Measure to CMS in October 1, 2015, to promote the use of best practices for patients with sepsis. The impact of SEP-1 on overall antimicrobial utilization (AU), a potential unintended consequence, is unclear.