The CDC’s recent Vital Signs report found that 7 in 10 patients with sepsis had recently interacted with healthcare providers or had chronic diseases requiring frequent medical care. These healthcare encounters can be opportunities for healthcare providers to prevent, identify and treat patients with sepsis early, as well as educate patients and their families about sepsis.
As a healthcare community, we need to commit to learning more about sepsis and show our support during September in honor of Sepsis Awareness Month. Below are some opportunities to get involved and resources to help spread awareness and knowledge.
Participate in a sepsis Twitter chat hosted by ABC News’ Dr. Richard Besser and CDC
Sepsis Twitter Chat – Tuesday, September 13 at 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Follow and use #ABCDrBChat to join @CDCgov, @DrRichardBesser and many other partners as we educate and share about sepsis.
Register for two FREE webinars (CE credits offered)
Advances in Sepsis: Protecting Patients Throughout the Lifespan, a CDC webinar hosted in partnership with the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Children’s Hospital Association, and AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine
Tuesday, September 13, at 2:00 p.m. (CT)
Register Now
Empowering Nurses for Early Sepsis Recognition, a CDC webinar hosted in partnership with the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American Nurses Association
Thursday, September 22, at 1:00 p.m. (CT)
Register Now
Read new CDC Safe Healthcare blogs featuring sepsis experts and patient advocates
o Sepsis Survivor: Working to Save the Antibiotics that Saved My Life. Dana Mirman, writer and publicist, discusses her personal story of an infection that developed into sepsis and sent her to the ICU. She shares her views about the importance of practicing antibiotic stewardship to ensure antibiotics will continue to work when they are needed most.
Share your story as to how sepsis has impacted you or your family and remind your friends, loved ones to share their stories too. Share stories and photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Use the hashtag #ThinkSepsis
To learn more, access the the CDC’s recent Vital Signs
