Sepsis Education
In 2019, the QC Senior Care Coalition targeted sepsis as a key educational topic to help reach their goal of reducing unplanned transfers to acute care settings. The resources provided below were identified by the Coalition Sepsis Education Sub-Committee and approved by Coalition members. We are pleased to support this effort by providing a single access site to educational tools and resources that are offered by other experts, including the CDC and Sepsis Alliance.
Sepsis Training and Education
Sepsis Checklist - PDF | Sepsis Checklist - Excel
Education
I. Staff Sepsis Training
Frequency: Upon hire & annually
Key Participants: All staff members
- Include copy of tool in each discharge packet.
- Put in protector sleeve (and facility magnet if applicable) for residents to post on home fridge.
Frequency: Upon admission, reviewed throughout stay, & upon discharge
Key Participants: All residents
Frequency: Available 24/7
Key Participants: All facility nurses’ stations
Tools/References
IV. Infographics from Sepsis Alliance
- Includes Sepsis symptom cares (TIME), posters, and infographics
Frequency: PRN, Available 24/7
Key Participants: All facilities, all staff
V. Sepsis Fact Sheet by Sepsis Alliance
Frequency: PRN, Available 24/7
Key Participants: All facilities, all staff
Frequency: PRN, Available 24/7
Key Participants: All facilities, all staff
VIII. Quad Cities Coalition Sepsis PowerPoint
Frequency: PRN, Available 24/7
Key Participants: All facilities, all staff
Additional Sepsis Information