Sepsis should be treated in-hospital as a medical emergency; severe sepsis will be treated in an intensive care unit.
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.
Last week a report from the from the UK National Health Service (NHS) ombudsman warned that sepsis is still killing too many patients. The report details avoidable mistakes and makes recommendations to improve patient safety. Read the full article from the Guardian. Sepsis Australia Program Head, Associate Professor Naomi Hammond commented: “The parliamentary and health […]
Education sepsis education Education and training resources for health professionals wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of sepsis care in adults and children. Global and national education resourcesGlobal and National Sepsis Education and Training Programs. Sepsis Australia Digital Pocketbook Welcome to Sepsis Australia’s Digital Pocketbook — your on-demand hub for over 40 educational videos…
Over the past year, Western Australia has significantly expanded its Sepsis Program, demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing this critical health condition. This initiative encompasses several projects designed to improve sepsis care and support across the state. Led by Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) in partnership with the WA Department of Health, a key achievement has […]
This story was written by Joel Davidson, Ollie’s Father. On the 22nd day of April 2024, we sent our three sons, Kai (7), Ollie (5), and Harry (3), off to school and daycare like every normal day. The kids had a standard day; however, at around 5 p.m., Ollie developed a mild temp and complained […]
Where Critical Care Minds Meet We’re excited to you to join us at CCR Down Under 2025, 9–10 December at Federation Square, Melbourne. Led by Professor Rob Mac Sweeney, CCR Down Under brings together the world’s leading clinicians, researchers, journal editors, statisticians and allied health professionals to debate, challenge, and unpack the results of eight […]
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 […]
