CDC launches new effort aimed at strengthening survival and recovery rates for all sepsis patients : Media Statement For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 24, 2023

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• Corporate Authors:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) ; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
• Description:
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements to support all U.S. hospitals in ensuring effective teams and resources are in place to be able to quickly identify sepsis and save more lives. This new, critical resource is intended to help hospitals implement, monitor, and optimize sepsis programs and improve survival rates. CDC’s latest survey of 5,221 hospitals found 73% report having sepsis teams, but only half (55%) report that team leaders are provided with dedicated time to manage sepsis programs.
• Subjects:
  Antimicrobial Stewardship Cross Infection/prevention & Control Drug Resistance, Bacterial Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial Health Facilities Infection Control
• Document Type:
  Press Release
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:na
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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