Caring for Sepsis Survivors

Webinar Description: 

This presentation reviews common sequelae of sepsis. Best practices to mitigate and/or recover from post-sepsis sequelae are discussed. Discharge and post-discharge medical care are presented to enhance survivorship.

This course was originally recorded on 2/12/2019.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, pharmacists, chiropractors, sepsis coordinators, individuals involved in care of sepsis survivors.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, the learner should be able to:

  • Restate common sequelae of sepsis and common reasons for medical deterioration post-sepsis.
  • Describe in-hospital strategies to prevent post-sepsis sequelae.
  • Identify best practices for discharge and post-discharge medical care to enhance survivorship.


Sepsis Alliance gratefully acknowledges the support provided by BioMérieux, Inc. for this webinar.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 Participation
  • 1.70 RN CE Contact Hours
    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068.
Course opens: 
09/23/2019
Course expires: 
12/31/2024

Hallie Prescott, MD, MSc

Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Dr. Prescott is an ICU doctor and researcher at the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor VA Hospital. She is a member of the International Sepsis Forum and vice chair of the 2020 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines. Her research focuses on sepsis survivorship, and is funded by NIH and Dept of Veterans Affairs. She has spoken around the world on sepsis survivorship.

 

Sepsis Alliance is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068 for 1.7 contact hours.

Other healthcare providers will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.25 contact hours.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on or available through this site is intended for educational purposes only. Sepsis Alliance does not represent or guarantee that information on or available through this site is applicable to any specific patient’s care or treatment. The educational content on or available through this site does not constitute medical advice from a physician and is not to be used as a substitute for treatment or advice from a practicing physician or other healthcare provider. Sepsis Alliance recommends users consult their physician or healthcare provider regarding any questions about whether the information on or available through this site might apply to their individual treatment or care.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 Participation
  • 1.70 RN CE Contact Hours
    Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068.
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This activity includes:

  • Pre-test
  • Downloadable slides
  • Pre-recorded webinar
  • Post-test (passing rate: 80%
  • Evaluation

All components must be completed to earn a certificate of attendance. This course can be completed at your convenience.