In North Dakota and South Dakota, sepsis is the #1 admission and readmission diagnosis. With sepsis, time is of the essence. For every hour of delayed treatment, the risk of death increases by between 4 and 9 percent.¹ Experts say that 80 percent of sepsis deaths could be prevented if treated in time. (National Sepsis Alliance)
Great Plains QIN recently hosted a webinar highlighting the need for improved sepsis awareness and treatment. The event featured a sepsis survival story and a presentation by the Avera St. Luke’s team on their best practices for managing sepsis. Access the presentation and recording for valuable insights into the impact of sepsis in the Dakotas, strategies for early identification and treatment, best practices for managing sepsis in rural areas, and innovative approaches to sepsis prevention and management.
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Individuals, healthcare professionals in every area of medicine, and organizations big and small are being asked to help save lives by raising awareness of the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals – sepsis. Access the National Sepsis Alliance’s Sepsis Awareness Month Social Media Toolkit for patient resources, key messages, digital tools, infographics, ideas to engage your community, coworkers, and more. Remember to tag @SepsisAlliance and use the hashtags #SepsisAwarenessMonth and #SAM2024 when you post!