What is the definition of 'Sepsis Alert' in triage categories?

• A. Indicates patient has a fever.
• B. Meets Sepsis Alert criteria.
• C. Suggests chronic infection.
• D. Represents non-emergent.

Answer: (B)

Sepsis Alert is the flag raised in triage when a patient meets predefined Sepsis Alert criteria. This signals potential sepsis and prompts urgent evaluation and treatment, rather than waiting for symptoms to worsen. It’s not simply having a fever, which can occur for many reasons, nor a chronic infection, nor an non-emergent status. The alert relies on a combination of signs suggesting a systemic infection and physiologic stress, triggering faster actions such as rapid assessment and sepsis protocols.