December 2024
Sepsis Alliance CareHolders Meeting
Date: December 5, 2024 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT Join the Sepsis Alliance team for our second annual CareHolders Meeting on December 5th! This interactive, virtual meeting gives you a chance to learn more about the history of Sepsis Alliance, our strategic priorities and future plans, and how you can get involved. Our staff leadership and Sepsis Alliance founder, Dr. Carl Flatley, will review this year's impact and facilitate an important conversation…
Find out more »Sepsis Alliance Advocacy Training: Protecting Our Aging Population This Holiday Season
Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 3 PM ET/12 PM PT Description: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a serious threat, particularly to those aged 65 and older. RSV has the potential to cause severe illness and even lead to sepsis. Health equity is essential in addressing the impact of RSV in older adults, ensuring that every individual—regardless of socioeconomic background or healthcare access—has the opportunity for effective prevention, timely diagnosis, and critical treatment. During this one-hour training, Hillary Spangler, MD, will…
Find out more »2024 Sepsis Alliance Symposium: Healthcare-Associated Infections
Date: December 12, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET / 7:00 am - 12:00 pm PT Description: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are the most common challenge in hospital settings, posing significant risks for both patients and healthcare providers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every 31 hospital patients contracts at least one HAI daily, leading to substantial financial burdens for healthcare organizations. The risk of HAIs escalating into sepsis underscores the critical need…
Find out more »Sepsis Alliance Institute Open Forum – December 2024
Date: December 16, 2024 Time: 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM (ET) Description: Join us for the Sepsis Alliance Institute Open Forum, a virtual collaborative space designed for healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing best practice sepsis care and coordination. This engaging 1-hour monthly meeting offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and discuss strategies with peers from diverse healthcare organizations. Each month, we explore different facets of sepsis management, from program development and performance metrics to cutting-edge practices in diagnosis,…
Find out more »Sepsis Alliance Connect: Infection Prevention for Cancer Patients
Date: December 18, 2024 Time: 1 PM ET/10 AM PT ** This presentation has been moved from December 11 at 11 am ET/8 am PT to the date/time above. ** Description: Cancer is a term that describes several diseases that can affect just about every organ and system in your body. Cancer cells are abnormal cells that multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. Having cancer and undergoing certain treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy, can result in a weakened immune system,…
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