National Sepsis Action Plan
The National Sepsis Action Plan
A Way Forward
In 2019, the Trust initiated the work needed to deliver a National Sepsis Action Plan for New Zealand with support from the Accident Compensation Commission ACC, and partners and contributors across the health sector.
The culmination of this work outlines the principles and actions underlying a National Sepsis Action Plan for New Zealand, and the steps that we think would bring it to life.
The Development of a Plan
Key Actions:
1. Create a National Clinical Network for Sepsis. Clinical networks promote the importance of continuous quality improvement, develop best-practice guidance, and ensure that these are delivered in real-world settings.
2. Increase Public Awareness. Improved outcomes rely on early recognition, but community awareness of sepsis is low and presentation is often delayed.
3. Improve recognition and treatment in all healthcare settings. Recognition and early treatment relies on a confident, educated workforce.
4. Collect data to drive quality improvement. Information gathering can reveal the nature, location and extent of harms caused by infectious disease and sepsis.
5. Support Sepsis Survivors. Recovery from sepsis is often prolonged and difficult. Better resources are needed to support community and primary care teams working with sepsis survivors.
Our Details
Sepsis Trust NZ
PO Box No 565
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
Charity No. CC56078
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