Quality improvement sepsis programs and resources Explore local, national and global programs and resources aimed at reducing the burden of sepsis. Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (‘the Commission’) In 2019, following lobbying by The George Institute's Sepsis Australia Program a one off funding allocation was provided by the Australian Government Department…
For years, Australia has faced persistent challenges in capturing accurate sepsis data, including inconsistent diagnosis documentation, complex coding and no centralised reporting which has resulted in chronic underreporting. These issues are not unique to Australia, documentation and data limitations are a global concern, affecting efforts to track and respond to the growing burden of sepsis, […]
Healthcare Professionals sepsis changes lives. let's change the story.Clinical management, education, and research, empowering professionals with vital knowledge for early recognition, prompt treatment, and better outcomes. resources for health professionalsview all References: Finfer S, Bellomo R, Lipman J, French C, Dobb G, Myburgh J et al. Adult population incidence of severe sepsis in Australian and New…
In strong partnership with consumers, the Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Project (QPSP) aims to deliver a world leading holistic approach to paediatric sepsis within the acute care setting and beyond, including development of a comprehensive education and awareness platform; expansion of the sepsis pathway into inpatient areas of care; an integrated model of care for post-sepsis […]
Sepsis in children website is now live! The Queensland Paediatric Sepsis Project have launched a new resource to improve awareness, early recognition and management of paediatric sepsis. Check out this fantastic resource for families and clinicians. See: https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/sepsis/
Sepsis Australia is a collaborative of individuals and organisations who are working to prevent sepsis, improve outcomes for sepsis survivors and support families and carers, and those bereaved by sepsis.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, a concerned citizen, or someone personally touched by sepsis, there are numerous ways you can contribute to our cause.
data collection data and reporting Health services need robust sepsis data to understand the prevalence, recognition, responses and impact of sepsis on populations and health systems. However, the current quality and quantity of sepsis data is insufficient to provide a comprehensive picture so key strategies are aimed at:1. Ensuring consistent documentation, reporting and coding of sepsis2. Access…
Early recognition and timely response are at the core of the Stopping Sepsis National Action Plan (SSNAP), and the National Sepsis Program and Program Extension have delivered a coordinated suite of projects that directly advance these goals, improving clinical capability, public awareness, and system-wide consistency. These projects, developed through collaboration between Sepsis Australia, The George […]
