As the National Sepsis Program Extension nears completion, significant projects have been delivered contributing to improving sepsis recognition, response, and system-wide coordination. Key achievements include the launch of the Sepsis Challenge, a national awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding of sepsis symptoms and urgency, and the release of a CPD-accredited Primary Care Module designed to support earlier diagnosis and management in community settings.
Looking ahead, two major initiatives are scheduled for release in July/August. The Model of Coordinated Sepsis Care and Support and a supporting Business Case detailing best practice to guide implementation by health services and evidence for investment across the health care system. In parallel, the National Sepsis Data Management Plan will establish a framework for standardised documentation, coding, reporting, and data use, supporting quality improvement, health system monitoring, and research into sepsis prevention and care.
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Through these initiatives the National Sepsis Program is supporting the implementation of priorities recommended in the Stopping Sepsis National Action Plan, the strategic framework for improving sepsis recognition, prevention, treatment and post sepsis support in Australia.