Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Dr. Christopher Thomas, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Jul 19, 2025
Dr. Christopher Thomas, Vice President and Chief Quality Officer at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, is a pulmonary and critical care physician credited with a groundbreaking 39% reduction in sepsis mortality. He shares the innovative approaches his team undertook, including novel diagnostics and improved patient triage. Dr. Thomas emphasizes the importance of frontline staff engagement and collaborating to enhance sepsis management. His insights shed light on the challenges and advancements in infection assessment within emergency care.
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Personal Story Motivating Sepsis Care
- Dr. Thomas shared a personal story about his father who became critically ill from sepsis.
- This experience motivated him to ensure consistent high-quality sepsis care for all patients.
Sepsis Triage Lacked Precision
- Sepsis traditionally lacked precise triage like heart attacks or strokes.
- This caused overtreatment, treating all infections as potentially severe unnecessarily.
Empower Staff with Diagnostic Tools
- Empower frontline staff, like nurses, with repeatable tools to identify sepsis early.
- Use novel diagnostics to differentiate high-risk patients needing aggressive treatment.