September 2024
Sepsis Alliance Summit
Sepsis Alliance Summit September 25 - 27, 2024 *Over 350,000 U.S. adults killed each year.* *The leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals.* *Over 49 million people worldwide affected each year.* This is sepsis. Join us this September to learn more about how you can help better identify, diagnose, and treat this deadly condition in your practice. Mortality increases 4-9% for every hour that treatment is delayed. YOU can help save lives and limbs by staying up-to-date on current recommendations…
Find out more »October 2024
Sponsored Webinar: Endotoxin, The Phantom Menace of Sepsis
Date: October 3, 2024 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT Description: What part does endotoxin play in the etiology of sepsis and septic shock? This sponsored webinar will describe the human response to elevated levels of endotoxin, both as an adaptive immune response and also as a trigger of sepsis. The ability to measure endotoxin activity in the bloodstream allows clinicians to uncloak its true prevalence and closely examine when endotoxin plays a…
Find out more »Sepsis Alliance Connect: Healthcare Associated Infections
Date: October 16, 2024 Time: 2 PM ET/11 AM PT Description: A healthcare-associated infection (also known as a healthcare-acquired infection or an HAI) is an infection contracted in a healthcare facility, such as an acute care hospital or a skilled nursing care facility. Even a doctor’s office or clinic can be a source for an HAI, which can lead to sepsis. Anyone can get an infection, but many people in hospital environments have a higher risk of getting an infection…
Find out more »Sepsis Alliance Voices Advocacy Training: Hill Day Learnings
Date: October 17, 2024 Time: 3 PM ET/12 PM PT Description: Sepsis Alliance hosted a “Day on the Hill” in September. Sepsis advocates participated in over 30 meetings with staff members of Congressional committees responsible for designing and funding programs to combat sepsis. Join us for a chance to hear from those who participated in Hill Day as they reflect on their experiences and share insights from their legislative meetings. Following the panel portion, the advocates will share actionable strategies…
Find out more »Webinar: Improving the Identification of Sepsis Survivors: What you need to know about the NEW Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare ICD-10 code
Date: October 30, 2024 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT Description: Sepsis affects over 1.7 million Americans each year and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 75% of sepsis deaths in the U.S. occur in the Medicare population, with a death rate exceeding 300 per 100,000 people. Sepsis survivors face a higher risk of recurrence and readmission, particularly if they’ve been in intensive care. In July 2024, CMS released the FY…
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