Sepsis Performance Improvement Programs: From Evidence Toward Clinical Implementation

Since its launch in the early 2000s, the international Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) has provided guidelines for the management of sepsis, most recently updated in 2021. The SSC aims to provide a standard of care for sepsis while increasing awareness among healthcare professionals and the general public. The goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality from sepsis and septic shock worldwide Sepsis performance improvement programs can optimize compliance to sepsis care protocols, which have been associated with improved patient outcomes in various studies. These programs should ideally combine screening tools, process changes in sepsis care pathways, and educational programs to create awareness about sepsis care. The consequent gains through swift and adequate recognition of sepsis can be used to diagnose and treat patients accurately and timely according to (SSC) care protocols and deliberately think about when it is necessary to deviate from the general recommendations. Trust and behavior change are essential aspects of implementing sepsis care bundles. These aspects can be reinforced by performance improvement programs but need time. Engaging a large group of multidisciplinary clinical leaders for sepsis improvement programs seems essential for their success.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news