Be Sepsis Aware

Norton Healthcare's Plugged in to Nursing is the podcast that celebrates and informs the profession of nursing. This Episode - Be Sepsis Aware September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a time to educate health care professionals and the public about this life-threatening condition. Sepsis occurs when the body's response to an infection damages its own tissues. Almost any infection, including COVID-19, can lead to sepsis. In the latest "Plugged In to Nursing" podcast episode, Danette Culver, director, Clinical Effectiveness, and system lead for sepsis at Norton Healthcare, explains what sepsis is, why it is important for nurses to understand it and the amazing work Norton Healthcare is doing to help patients survive sepsis. Content Note: The speaker acknowledges a correction regarding Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS): respiratory rate >20 is considered abnormal and a positive SIRS criteria. About Norton Healthcare's Center for Nursing Practice Norton Healthcare's Center for Nursing Practice is responsible for readying student nurses for practice and transitioning new graduate nurses into practice. Our team is committed to serving the profession of nursing, meeting people where they are and taking them to where they want to be. Contact Information: [email protected]