Reducing Time to Treat Sepsis
Description: Sepsis is a serious condition in which the human immune system responds to infection with the release of chemicals that cause widespread inflammation. Sepsis can lead to severe sepsis, septic shock, and death. Outcomes for patients with sepsis are highly dependent on the speed and appropriateness of therapy administered in the initial hours after development. There is a significant opportunity to save lives and reduces costs by recognizing and treating sepsis quickly and appropriately.
The primary objective of this project is to develop, pilot test and disseminate in-situ standardized patient-based simulation education for early recognition and treatment of sepsis covering adult, pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients in multiple settings including primary or urgent care clinics, emergency department, and in-hospital presentation.
Participation Opportunities:
- Practicing clinicians including providers and nursing staff
- Volunteers to act as a standardized patient
Funding: Trinity Health Risk Assurance Grant
Principal Investigator: Melanie C. Wright, PhD
Point of Contact: Suzanne Janzen, BSN, RN, MHS