SEPTEMBER 2022
EDITION 18
WORLD SEPSIS DAY - 13 SEPTEMBER 2022
The National Sepsis Clinical Care Standard (ACSQHC)- outlines optimal care for patients in hospitals with suspected sepsis – from the onset of signs and symptoms through to discharge from the hospital and follow- up care. The Information for Clinicians- Sepsis Clinical Care Standard describes what each statement means for clinicians involved in sepsis care. It outlines key considerations for clinicians in regard to equity and cultural safety. Spotlight on Sepsis video series - short videos covering the perspective of Consumers, Clinicians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Guidelines such as Sepsis Kills Adult Antibiotic Guideline (NSLHD) and Newborn Antibiotic Guideline for early and late-onset Sepsis during a birth episode of care (NSLHD) - Access PROMPT for a full list of all relevant policies, procedures or guidelines Each year more than 8,700 Australians die from sepsis[i], a condition that is triggered by an infection and can turn into a deadly disease if undetected. People with sepsis can deteriorate quickly, and the early signs and symptoms can be hard to recognise. It is crucial to ask, ‘Could it be sepsis?’. Visit the Sepsis Intranet page -NSLHD to access links to resources including:
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online