For many Australians, surviving sepsis is just the beginning. Long after discharge, survivors often face a complex and poorly understood set of challenges that may be not only physical but also include a range of health issues such as fatigue, cognitive changes, anxiety, chronic pain, and reduced quality of life. This cluster of ongoing symptoms, […]
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…
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
EPISODE ONE – PANDEMIC SEPSIS Virtual Event 5th August 2020 @ 8am AEST (1 hour) Cost: $25 AUD Register here Design lead: Prof Simon Finfer In mid 2017 the World Health Assembly identified Sepsis as a global health priority. Sepsis is “a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection.” The Covid-19 […]
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 […]
Australia’s National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards are undergoing a once-in-a-decade review—an open public consultation led by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care. Submissions close 30 September 2025, making this a pivotal moment to shape the future of healthcare. This review invites feedback on whether the current standards truly […]
