Sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection and can lead to patient mortality. This Ausmed Course enables healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise with the essential skills to effectively understand, assess and manage sepsis in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and make a positive impact on patient outcomes.

Nurses, midwives, paramedics and other healthcare professionals looking to increase their understanding of sepsis.

Sepsis is a time-critical medical emergency that affects between 47 and 50 million people yearly, with at least 1 death every 2.8 seconds worldwide. In 2017, there were approximately 55,250 cases and 8,700 sepsis-related deaths in Australia, and national inpatient data shows that sepsis cases are increasing.

Educating healthcare professionals on sepsis can help improve their ability to recognise the signs and symptoms early and implement appropriate interventions promptly. This is reflective of the best practices outlined in NSQHS Standards 3 (Preventing and Controlling Infection) and 8 (Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration).

Early recognition and response can lead to a reduction in morbidity and mortality, better patient outcomes, and decrease the burden on healthcare systems. Therefore, ongoing education and training are crucial for healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care.

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide learners with a deeper understanding of the signs, symptoms and interventions for sepsis in line with NSQHS Standards 3 (Preventing and Controlling Infection) and 8 (Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration) in order to efficiently and safely recognise and respond to the deteriorating patient, improve practice and reduce adverse or sentinel events.