Making Sense of Sepsis: The Fundamentals, the Research and the Controversies

Author(s): Maureen A Seckel, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN; Joanna D Lejnieks, MSN, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00

CERP A 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Sepsis

Population: Adult

Role: Staff

Fees
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00

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Activity Summary

Sepsis care is continually evolving in response to research, and it is crucial for nurses to have an up-to-date understanding of current research and practice changes. Comprehensive sepsis content is provided, including the latest 2024-2025 research and the implications for clinical practice. A review of the sepsis triad is provided, including the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines, sepsis definitions and CMS (SEP-1) measure including current controversies. This research analysis and sepsis review facilitate learning with practical take-home points.

Objectives

  • Review current sepsis definitions and clinical management strategies.
  • Analyze new research pertinent to sepsis recognition, treatment and practical applications.
  • Compare and contrast the gaps between multiple sepsis definitions, treatment guidelines and regulatory performance measures.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.