Get Ahead of Sepsis has released new materials to help patients and healthcare professionals act fast if sepsis is suspected, including:
1. Conversation Starter for Patients: Questions and answers to use with your doctor or nurse
2. Pocket Guides for Healthcare Professionals: Critical information about recognizing and treating sepsis early and preventing infections that can lead to sepsis
Download these materials and learn more about sepsis awareness and education in a new CDC Safe Healthcare Blog by Marijke Vroomen Durning from Sepsis Alliance. Sepsis Alliance is the largest sepsis advocacy organization in the U.S. working in all 50 states to save lives and reduce suffering from sepsis.
Download the new sepsis resources.
For the next two years, the Great Plans QIN team will provide evidence-based tools, resources, training and subject matter experts to reach rural communities and raise awareness of sepsis as a medical emergency. Community partners include emergency medical services teams, patients and family members and rural community providers. Often these are the individuals first responding to individuals with sepsis. Awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis is critical knowledge that can save lives. Get connected and learn more.