Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Regional Hospital) has been recognized as one of the nation’s premier performers in timely sepsis treatment, securing the highest compliance score among all hospitals in New Jersey.
According to the latest data report released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Hudson Regional Health facility earned a 98 out of 100 on the SEP-1 quality measure. The metric evaluates how consistently and rapidly hospitals execute evidence-based protocols when treating patients showing signs of severe sepsis and septic shock.
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that triggers a chain reaction throughout the body, occurring when an existing infection causes severe, systemic damage to tissues and organs. Because organ damage can progress rapidly, clinical outcomes are heavily dependent on immediate intervention.
“Achieving this milestone is a testament to our continued focus on clinical excellence and reflects the high standards of care our patients can expect every day at Hudson Regional Health,” Yan Moshe, chairman of the board said.
The CMS SEP-1 score serves as a critical industry benchmark, measuring hospital compliance with a rigorous checklist of early interventions. These include the rapid administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics, timely blood cultures, fluid resuscitation, and continuous metabolic monitoring. Secaucus University Hospital’s near-perfect score of 98 highlights an exceptional level of institutional consistency in meeting these demanding performance standards.
“Sepsis is a medical emergency where every minute matters, and this recognition reflects our continued dedication to early identification and evidence-based protocols that help save lives,” Dr. Nizar Kifaieh, CEO and President of Hudson Regional Health said.
Hospital officials emphasize that maintaining such high protocol compliance requires seamless, interdisciplinary coordination across emergency departments, intensive care units, and laboratory staff to ensure early recognition and mitigate long-term medical complications.
