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The San Diego VA Hospital has 304 hospital beds; 510,000 annual outpatient visits; 54,000 enrolled patients;7000 admissions; and 2000 full-time employees. VASDHS is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. ...
The purpose of this case study is to highlight ways in which medical algorithms can be integrated into the clinical decision making process. This case study is the first of a series focused on sepsis, a common but complex clinical problem. Use of algorithms can help healthcare providers diagnose sepsis early. Throughout our discussion, appropriate algorithms are suggested to help clinicians ...