Sepsis Awareness Month
September is National Sepsis Awareness Month and this year, Quality Insights Renal Network 5 is launching a month-long campaign to bring attention to this life-threatening condition and the danger it brings to patients on dialysis. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of sepsis, the importance of early detection, and promote preventative measures. Our goal is to reduce the incidence and impact of sepsis and improve outcomes within the dialysis community.
Join us in raising awareness through fun activities and educational opportunities throughout the month of September:- Sepsis Bingo Card: Utilize the resources below to complete your facility’s Sepsis Bingo Card. Check back for facility recognition and pictures of activities during the month of September! To receive credit, please report your completed BINGO rows (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal) here.
- Wear Pink: September 13th is World Sepsis Day. Wear PINK to raise awareness!
- Lattes for Learning: Each week in September, complete a 1-question quiz for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card!
RESOURCES
- What is Sepsis Video
- Sepsis Stoplight Tool
- Sepsis Alliance Posters & Infographics
- End Sepsis Resources and Infographics
- Sepsis Alliance Information Guides
- World Sepsis Day Toolkits and Pictures: Includes material in multiple languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Arabic, Turkish, Finnish, German, Croatian, and Czech.
Learn more from your state agencies:
- Virginia: Visit the Virginia Department of Health Website
- West Virginia: Contact Elizabeth Dauch at c.dauch@wv.gov to schedule
- Maryland: Contact the state Infection Prevention office at ipc@maryland.gov to schedule
- District of Columbia: Contact the DC Healthcare Associated Infection office at hai@dc.gov to schedule