Improving Sepsis Outcomes Through Timely Detection and Initiation of Care
Location
Turner Gymnasium
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Presentation Type
Printed poster
Entry Number
24
Start Date
4-16-2026 12:00 PM
End Date
4-16-2026 1:15 PM
School
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Department
Nursing
Keywords
sepsis, septic shock, early resuscitation, mortality, sepsis screening, MODS
Abstract
A significant challenge in healthcare is the prevention and management of sepsis, a condition characterized by an exaggerated response to infection that often leads to severe complications or death. Studies from 2021 to 2025 revealed valuable insight into the progression of sepsis and updated protocols developed to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes. The research showed that there are changes being made to improve sepsis outcomes along with various protocols that could make healthcare programs and sepsis prevention stronger. A critical finding was that the high-demand, fast-paced nature of hospitals, especially emergency departments and intensive care units, increased patients’ susceptibility to sepsis. Additionally, this chaotic environment impacted the timeframe in which staff recognized the presence of sepsis and initiated treatment. Frequent delays in care caused a higher incidence of severe outcomes, including septic shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and death. These findings highlight the need for early use of high-quality sepsis screening tools, such as those that use robust clinical checklists and predictive analytics, to identify at-risk patients before their condition progresses to a life-threatening stage. By implementing measures to identify sepsis in its early, more easily manageable stage, clinicians can significantly mitigate risk to patients and optimize treatment outcomes.
Primary Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Susan Braud
Primary Faculty Mentor(s) Department
Nursing
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Improving Sepsis Outcomes Through Timely Detection and Initiation of Care
Turner Gymnasium
A significant challenge in healthcare is the prevention and management of sepsis, a condition characterized by an exaggerated response to infection that often leads to severe complications or death. Studies from 2021 to 2025 revealed valuable insight into the progression of sepsis and updated protocols developed to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes. The research showed that there are changes being made to improve sepsis outcomes along with various protocols that could make healthcare programs and sepsis prevention stronger. A critical finding was that the high-demand, fast-paced nature of hospitals, especially emergency departments and intensive care units, increased patients’ susceptibility to sepsis. Additionally, this chaotic environment impacted the timeframe in which staff recognized the presence of sepsis and initiated treatment. Frequent delays in care caused a higher incidence of severe outcomes, including septic shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), and death. These findings highlight the need for early use of high-quality sepsis screening tools, such as those that use robust clinical checklists and predictive analytics, to identify at-risk patients before their condition progresses to a life-threatening stage. By implementing measures to identify sepsis in its early, more easily manageable stage, clinicians can significantly mitigate risk to patients and optimize treatment outcomes.