What is being done to improve outcomes from sepsis?

Many government agencies, doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers are working to prevent sepsis and to improve the recognition and treatment of sepsis.

Examples are:

  • Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
    • Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention Program
    • National Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative
    • National Hand Hygiene Initiatives
  • National Infection Control Guidelines
  • NSW Clinical Excellence Commission’s “Sepsis Kills” Program