Sepsis Fundamentals - Module 2: Sepsis Recognition
Recorded On: 05/01/2025
Description:
Early recognition of sepsis is essential for improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality. Module 2 of Sepsis Alliance Presents: Sepsis Fundamentals explores key clinical indicators that aid in the timely identification of sepsis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing early signs and symptoms across diverse patient populations. It also highlights the role of early warning systems, sepsis screening tools, and best practice alerts in facilitating prompt diagnosis and intervention at the bedside. Strengthening these recognition strategies is a critical step toward enhancing sepsis recovery and overall patient safety.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the activity, the learner should be able to:
- Identify early clinical indicators for sepsis, leading to early sepsis recognition;
- Recognize the early signs and symptoms of sepsis across different patient populations using clinical assessment tools;
- Identify early sepsis warning systems, sepsis screening tools, and best practice alerts to be utilized at the patient bedside.
Christa A. Schorr, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FCCM
Professor of Medicine; Clinical Nurse Scientist
Cooper Medical School at Rowan University; Cooper University Hospital
Christa Schorr, DNP, MSN, RN, RCCM, NEA-BC, is a Clinical Nurse Scientist at Cooper University Hospital and a Professor of Medicine at Cooper Medical School at Rowan University. During her 30+ years in nursing, she has practiced clinically, directed critical care quality improvement and clinical research, and served as the Program Manager for a North American sepsis clinical trial. Dr. Schorr received her Diploma in Nursing from Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University, and her Masters of Science in Nursing and Doctorate of Nursing Practice degrees from Drexel University.
Dr. Schorr has lectured nationally and internationally and has authored or co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She served as national faculty for the Phase III and IV Society of Critical Care Medicine Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) Collaboratives and three statewide collaboratives and is a co-investigator for the NHLBI-sponsored Assessment of Implementation Methods in Sepsis and Respiratory Failure (AIMS) trial.
Dr. Schorr is a member of the SSC Steering Committee and was the 2021 SSC Guidelines Committee Group Head for the long-term outcomes and goals of care section. In 2021, Dr. Schorr received the prestigious Asmund S. Laerdal Memorial Award in conjunction with the 50th annual Critical Care Congress. She stresses the importance of early sepsis identification, and the significance of patient and family engagement in her work.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17068 for 1.4 contact hours.
Other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance for 1 contact hour.
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