Pat Posa: Early Identification and Management of Sepsis in Skilled Nursing Facility

Critical Care Nursing - A podcast by Continulus - Tuesdays

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Sepsis impacts over 1.7 million Americans each year resulting in over 270,000 deaths (a death every 2 minutes). According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, as many as 87% of sepsis cases begin outside of the hospital, so early identification and treatment in the post-acute setting is key to reducing morbidity and mortality in this population. Healthcare personnel in skilled nursing facilities play a significant role in early identification and treatment of sepsis. This presentation will overview sepsis, its pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and treatment within the context of skilled nursing and long term care (LTC). It will outline an early identification and treatment process for sepsis and how to incorporate it into usual work processes including communication strategies to providers that focus on action. Strategies for patient and family education will also be reviewed. To watch the lecture, and learn more about the speaker, please visit https://www.continulus.com