The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled an innovative initiative on Thursday to provide support to sepsis teams at hospitals across the United States. This move comes in response to recent data revealing that one-third of hospital patients who die had sepsis while receiving treatment.
Known as the CDC’s Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements, this initiative serves as a comprehensive “manager’s guide” to help hospital staff organize their sepsis teams effectively and identify the necessary resources to combat the condition. The program emphasizes seven critical elements for a successful sepsis program: leadership commitment, accountability, multi-professional expertise, action, tracking, reporting, and education.
Sepsis is a severe condition that occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection, resulting in tissue and organ damage. This potentially life-threatening condition can arise from various infections and commonly affects patients in healthcare settings.
CDC Director Mandy Cohen stated, “Sepsis is claiming too many lives. Shockingly, one out of every three patients who succumbs in a hospital had sepsis during their hospitalization. Swift diagnosis and immediate treatment, including the administration of antibiotics, are crucial to saving lives. However, the awareness and recognition of sepsis continue to present significant challenges.”
According to a survey conducted by the CDC, out of over 5,000 hospitals, 73% have dedicated sepsis committees. However, only slightly over half of these institutions allocate sufficient time for sepsis program leaders to effectively manage the condition.
Annually, approximately 1.7 million adults in the United States develop sepsis, with 350,000 of them either passing away during hospitalization or requiring hospice care.
A high-profile case involving sepsis occurred in 2021 when former President Clinton was briefly hospitalized in California due to an infection that resulted in sepsis. Following the administration of intravenous antibiotics and fluids, Clinton was discharged after a few days.
The launch of this cutting-edge program conveniently coincides with Sepsis Awareness Month in September.
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