What Can Healthcare Professionals Do to Get Ahead of Sepsis?
As a healthcare professional you can:
- Know sepsis signs and symptoms to identify and treat patients early.
- ACT FAST if you suspect sepsis.
- Prevent infections by following infection control practices (e.g., hand hygiene, appropriate catheter management) and ensuring patients receive recommended vaccines.
- Educate your patients and their families about:
- Preventing infections
- Keeping cuts and wounds clean and covered until healed
- Managing chronic conditions
- Recognizing early signs and symptoms of worsening infection and sepsis
- Seeking immediate care if signs and symptoms are present
See Sepsis resources below:
https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/prevention/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/patientsafety/features/get-ahead-of-sepsis.html
NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACTS:
Jackie Pappalardi, RN, BSN
Executive Director
518-462-4800 x16
Lisa Volk, RN, B.P.S., LNHA
Director, Clinical & Quality Services
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