Course Description
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition, is a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals. Its unpredictable nature and rapid progression make it a medical emergency. Without timely intervention, sepsis wreaks havoc, causing tissue damage, organ failure, and ultimately, death. Unfortunately, many hospitals lack the necessary processes or resources to effectively and efficiently treat sepsis patients. Understanding sepsis and its impact on patient care is crucial for healthcare professionals. That is precisely why this course discusses the significance of sepsis in modern healthcare by exploring its epidemiology, pathophysiology and etiology; and examining the CMS Sepsis Core Measures, commonly known as sepsis bundles.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Differentiate between types of sepsis.
- Identify 7 risk factors for developing sepsis.
- Describe the 3 key components of the severe sepsis 3-hour resuscitation bundle and the 6-hour septic shock bundle.
- Discuss 3 key strategies for the prevention of sepsis.
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for nurses.
CE Information
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing.
Course Authors
This course was co-authored by Barbara Connell MS, MT(ASCP)SH, Erika Probst RN, MSN, CLNC, and Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE.
Barbara is vice president of clinical services at Medline and responsible for the development and execution of clinical educational programs focused on infectious disease and infection prevention. With over 20 years’ experience as a medical technologist working specifically in the areas of microbiology, hematology and blood banking, Connell also brings 15 years’ experience in the IVD laboratory diagnostics business.
Erika is the owner of Bracken Probst & Associates, LLC, an independent consulting firm that assists with reviewing medical related cases. She received her BSN from The University of Portland and her MSN focusing on nursing education from Walden University. She has been a maternity nurse for over 15 years where she assisted with the leadership of her department as a charge nurse for over 8 years and has her certification as a Mother-Baby nurse through the National Certification Corporation. She helped found the Nursing Research Council (NRC) at Providence St Vincent Medical Center, a facility that recently earned its fourth Magnet designation. She chaired the NRC for 8 years and assisted with multiple conferences, presentations, and research projects.
Brenda has over 20 years of clinical experience in nursing practice and is a certified nurse educator. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing focusing on education.
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