Knowledge on the Go

Sepsis Awareness


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Sepsis affects millions of people each year and remains one of the most complex and deadly medical emergencies facing healthcare today. Michelle Lewis, Senior Director of PI Programs at Vizient, is joined by Shannon Hale, Senior PI Programs Director and sepsis subject matter expert, to explore why sepsis is so difficult to identify. Together, they discuss awareness gaps that still exist across providers, staff and communities. 


Guest Speaker: 
Shannon Hale, MHA, RN, CPHQ
Senior Program Director
Performance Improvement Programs

 

Host: 

Michelle Lewis
Senior Director Programs
Performance Improvement Programs

 

Show Notes: 

[00:47] Why sepsis remains a critical and complex challenge in healthcare
[01:58] Vizient sepsis projects and what members are struggling with most
[2:45] Lessons learned from sepsis performance improvement teams and the role of champions
[03:43] Executive sponsorships and celebrating wins 
[06:10] Sustaining education, addressing staff and resident turnover
[07:10] New approaches to education including social media and community engagement
[08:28] How organizations and individuals can increase sepsis awareness 
[10:09] Public policy advocacy and educating lawmakers about sepsis 
[11:01] Potential role of AI in earlier identification 

 

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