The George Institute/Sepsis Australia and the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care are currently planning for the National Sepsis Program (Phase 2 ‘Extension’) that will build on the work achieved in the National Sepsis Program (Phase 1) which saw the launch of the national Sepsis Clinical care Standard. March 2024 is the […]
Clinical Management sepsis PRIORITIES Management priorities for sepsis include:1. Rapid recognition of symptoms and early initiation of treatment including prompt administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics and effective source control to manage the infection.2. Fluid resuscitation and, if necessary, vasopressor therapy to stabilise and maintain adequate tissue perfusion.3. Supportive care for organ dysfunction including respiratory and renal support along with continuous monitoring of…
One of the most significant achievements in addressing sepsis, driven by consumer advocacy, took place on World Sepsis Day 2024. On 11 September the SEPSIS Act was recently introduced into the U.S. Senate. The introduction of the bill was a result of a collaborative effort led by END SEPSIS (The Rory Staunton Foundation) in partnership […]
This resource supports advocacy efforts by providing clear, adaptable information on sepsis. It includes key facts, narratives, and messaging, allowing advocates to select and tailor content to their needs. Designed for accuracy and clarity, it helps advocates communicate effectively and drive awareness.
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 […]
A collaboration between Alfred Health, Sepsis Australia and Safer Care Victoria Join us at The Australian Sepsis Grand Round leading up to World Sepsis Day! Held in the lead-up to World Sepsis Day, this free online event brings together experts and system leaders to share the latest in sepsis care, policy, and innovation. Program Highlights: […]
The burden imposed by sepsis in Switzerland contrasts with the lack in public awareness, insufficient institutional efforts to reduce sepsis, as well as absence of national coordination and monitoring to reduce the impact of sepsis. Sepsis has often been called a disease of systematic failure to learn. Root-cause-analyses of patients who die of sepsis commonly […]
Sepsis is a time-critical complex condition that requires evidence-based care delivered by appropriate levels of well trained, qualified and experienced staff supported by proactive organisational and quality processes, sophisticated technologies and reliable infrastructure. In 2017, the estimated sepsis incidence in the Asia Pacific region ranged from 120 to 200 per 100,000 population in Australia to […]
A new Australian resource is now available to provide information and guidance for sepsis survivors, their friends, families and carers, and bereaved families to help them navigate the often challenging post sepsis period. See: ASN Life After Sepsis (v1.1) 12102020 This guide aims to inform early hospital discharge planning, provide survivors advice for recovery, foster […]
