Patient with Suspected Meningitis Age > 56 days — Goals and Metrics — Clinical Pathway: Emergency, Inpatient

Suspected Meningitis Age > 56 days Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department, Inpatient and ICU

Goals

  • Improve timely and appropriate antibiotic ordering for meningitis patients
  • Standardize use of steroids
  • Improve appropriate use of imaging
  • Streamline care after admission

Metrics

  • Appropriate use of antibiotics
  • Appropriate use of steroids
  • Time from ED arrival to LP, Time from LP to antibiotic administration
  • Appropriate use of imaging